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Resolving the vexatious fishing dispute

adminMarch 12, 202509 mins

Boats anchored at the Rameswaram fishing jetty. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Last week, the Leader of the House in the Sri Lankan Parliament, Bimal Rathnayake, called upon the Indian and Tamil Nadu governments to take “decisive action” against “ illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters”. Mr. Rathnayake, also the Transport and Highways Minister, is…

Fisheries Loan: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana—Eligibility and benefits explained

adminFebruary 14, 202504 mins

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is an initiative of the Department of Fisheries for ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth of the fisheries sector in India. It seeks to increase fish production, modernise infrastructure, adopt technology, support the value chain and improve traceability with an investment of ₹20,050 crore. The scheme focuses on responsible…