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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Category:
  • Government
  • National Government
Focus:
  • Environment
  • Governance
  • Social
Location:
  • Delhi National Capital Territory
  • National
Organization Description:

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, formed in 2019, is the Government of India’s apex ministry for the fisheries, livestock, and dairy sectors. It houses the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, oversees flagship schemes such as PMMSY and the FIDF, and coordinates with state governments, ICAR, NABARD, and industry bodies to drive India’s Blue Revolution across the aquaculture sector.

Role in Indian Shrimp Aquaculture: Through its Department of Fisheries, the ministry shapes national aquaculture policy; directs PMMSY and FIDF investments into hatcheries, ponds, processing, and cold chains; and oversees CAA, NFDB, MPEDA, and ICAR's fisheries institutes.
Contact: minister-fahdpr@nic.in
Website: minfahd.gov.in
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