· A revolution” in the fisheries sector; Restructured the scheme by merging all the ongoing schemes under an umbrella of Blue Revolution
- Integration of all fisheries projects, Blue Revolution Scheme gets approval
- ‘Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries’ with an outlay of Rs. 3000 crore for 5 years
- Average 48.35 lakh fishermen insured annually
- Budget provision increased by 62.35% amounting to Rs. 401 crores in 2017-18 from Rs. 247 crores in 2016-17
- Fish production increased from 186.12 lakh tonnes during 2012-14 to 209.59 tonnes during 2014-16
· Annual insurance premium of fishermen reduced from Rs. 29 to Rs. 20.34 as a result of which majority of the fishermen have got insurance done
· Insurance cover increased to Rs. 2 lakh from Rs. 1 lakh for accidental death and permanent disability
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