TRADITIONAL FISHERMEN AND FISH FARMERS IN TAMIL NADU

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying reports that the Department of Fisheries, GoI is implementing schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah Yojana and the extension of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to support traditional fishermen and fish farmers in Tamil Nadu. In Ramanathapuram district, a Rs 127.71 crore multipurpose seaweed park has been sanctioned under PMMSY. Between 2023‑2026, 88 training programmes benefitted 5,599 trainees, and 13,949 fishermen received institutional credit of Rs 236.26 crore via KCC. Additionally, 19,575 seaweed rafts and 499 cage‑culture units have been established across the state.