Which of the following is not one of the objectives of PMMSY?

Solution

PMMSY is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country as a part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. It aims to: Adopt ‘Cluster or Area-based Approaches’ and create fisheries clusters through backward and forward linkages. Focus especially on employment generation activities such as seaweed and ornamental fish cultivation. Address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernisation and strengthening of the value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers’ welfare. Consolidate the achievements of the blue revolution and bring new interventions such as fishing vessel insurance, support for new/up-gradation of fishing vessels/boats, integrated aqua parks, e-trading/marketing, etc.