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Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Agrotech, India, Live Stock

It signifies a monumental leap towards providing a digital platform for fish farmers and stakeholders in the fisheries sector.

The Department of Fisheries successfully inaugurated the integration of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Fisheries scheme onto the JanSamarth Portal, revolutionising access to credit facilities for fishers, fish farmers etc across the nation. The virtual ceremony, attended by esteemed dignitaries including Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GoI, Pankaj Sharma, Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance and Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, Chief General Manager, (Digital Transformation & E-commerce), State Bank of India marked a significant milestone in digitalization of KCC Fisheries application processing system.

Speaking at the event, Sagar Mehra highlighted the government’s relentless efforts to support for digitalization of credit system in the fisheries sector. He emphasised the transformative impact of integrating the scheme onto the JanSamarth Portal, which will facilitate seamless access to institutional credit facilities and promote inclusive growth of fisheries.

The integration of the KCC Fisheries scheme onto the JanSamarth Portal signifies a monumental leap towards providing a digital platform for fish farmers and stakeholders in the fisheries sector. This initiative aims to streamline processes, digitize workflows, and provide efficient loan management services, ensuring enhanced accessibility and transparency for beneficiaries.

Under the dynamic leadership of the Department of Fisheries, extensive efforts have been undertaken to bring awareness about the KCC Fisheries scheme, resulting in the issuance of over 3,01,309 KCC cards to beneficiaries engaged in fisheries and aquaculture activities nationwide. This concerted effort underscores the government’s commitment to empowering the credit facilities to fishers and fish farmers and promoting the growth of the fisheries industry.

The integration of the KCC Fisheries scheme onto the JanSamarth Portal heralds a new era of efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity in the fisheries sector. Fishers and Fish farmers across the country can now easily apply for their KCC loans and manage their loan accounts online.

It signifies a monumental leap towards providing

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Agrotech, E-commerce, India

ONDC platform of e-marketing will connect fishermen, fish farmers, FFPOs, self-help groups and other fishermen cooperatives in a structured manner.

The Department of Fisheries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in the presence of Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala, Minister of State Dr. L Murugan, Secretary (Fisheries) Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries), Sagar Mehra, MD, ONDC T. Koshy and other esteemed dignitaries at New Delhi. Parshottam Rupala also released a booklet “From Catch to Commerce, Increasing Market Access through Digital Transformation”.

The objective of the collaboration of Department of Fisheries with ONDC is to provide a digital platform and empower all stakeholders including traditional fishermen, fish farmers producer organization, entrepreneurs from fisheries sector to buy and sell their products through e-market place. ONDC is a unique platform of e-marketing that will play a significant role in fisheries sector by connecting fishermen, fish farmers, FFPOs, self-help groups and other fishermen cooperatives in a structured manner.

ONDC platform of e-marketing will connect fishermen,

Acquaculture, Agrotech, India, Interaction

Fishtech 2023 will be held on March 2 and 3 at CIDCO Exhibition & Convention, Navi Mumbai.

Fishtech 2023 a “Sustainable Blue Revolution: Nutritional Security and Exports” event which comprises of Exhibition, conference and workshops aims to promote development and leverage of opportunities in the fisheries sector. Fishtech 2023 will be held on March 2 and 3 at CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

FISHTECH 2023 will evolve around fisheries business opportunities in the different regions of Maharashtra and will be a regional hub nationally as well as internationally. It will concentrate on establishing a partnership between states and regions to promote seamless development and leverage of opportunities in the fisheries sector. The objectives of the event are to bring together stakeholders from the different parts of the Maharashtra region, public sector enterprises, and the private sector in the fisheries sector. Such a gathering will ensure the start of a dialogue that will lead to development and problem solving in a variety of fields.

Highlights of FISHTECH 2023

FISHTECH 2023 will bring together political leaders, policymakers, government officials, associations, exporters, and heads of global businesses to provide a forum for discussion on the future of fishing with a more representative and diversified audience.

  • Conferences; Sustainable Fisheries Development, Challenges/ Opportunities, innovation & technology, Harvest and Post-Harvest Management etc.
  • Panel Discussions; Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries and Business Development in the     Fisheries Sector etc.
  • Workshops; Fish Farming, Fish Processing and Preservation, Government Policy Awareness etc.
  • Exhibition; Industry, Companies, Startups and Government bodies.
  • Fisheries Technology for growing Fish Farming and Fish Processing
  • Networking Opportunities

Fishtech 2023 will be held on March