Coastal Fishing Village

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying reports that under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Integrated Modern Coastal Villages are being developed at a unit cost of ₹750 lakh to boost livelihoods through sustainable practices. A separate component creates Climate‑Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) at ₹200 lakh per village, fully funded by the Government of India. Andhra Pradesh has identified 15 villages, with a total project cost of ₹30 crore approved and ₹15 crore released so far. Interventions include jetty extensions, fish‑drying platforms, solar drying units, seaweed farms, GPS units, life‑saving equipment and other climate‑resilient assets. The PMMSY scheme is extended up to 30 September 2026.