Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an Integrated Aqua Park at Tzudikong in Mokokchung district of Nagaland on October 11, 2025, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This will be the first Aqua Park in Nagaland, designed to strengthen the state's fisheries sector through integrated fish and fish seed production. PMMSY was launched in 2020 as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' package with a total outlay of ₹20,050 crore over five years (2020–25) to bring about a Blue Revolution in India's fisheries sector. Its original goals included doubling fishers' incomes, generating about 55 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, and reducing post-harvest losses; later official data reported total fish production at about 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. The initiative underlines the government's thrust on transforming fisheries in Northeastern states, leveraging their freshwater resources.
PM Modi Lays Foundation of Nagaland's First Integrated Aqua Park Under PMMSY
PM Modi on Oct 11 laid the foundation of Nagaland's first Integrated Aqua Park in Mokokchung under PMMSY, aimed at boosting Northeast India's fisheries sector and generating local employment.
Key facts
- PM Modi laid the foundation of Nagaland's first Integrated Aqua Park on October 11.
- The project is located in Mokokchung under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
- PMMSY aims to boost fisheries sector development with ₹20,050 crore central investment.
- The aqua park will enhance Northeast India's fisheries infrastructure and cold chain capacity.
- The project is expected to generate significant local employment in Nagaland.
- Northeast India has untapped freshwater aquaculture potential across its seven sister states.
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PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Nagaland's first Integrated Aqua Park on October 11, 2025, in which district and under which scheme?
PM Modi laid the foundation stone at Tzudikong in Mokokchung district under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) — Nagaland's first Aqua Park.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and what is its total investment?
PMMSY is the Government of India's flagship scheme for fisheries sector development launched in 2020. It has a central investment of ₹20,050 crore aimed at boosting fish production, infrastructure development, and employment in the fisheries sector across India.
Where is Nagaland's first Integrated Aqua Park located and who laid its foundation?
Nagaland's first Integrated Aqua Park is located in Mokokchung district of Nagaland. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone on October 11 under the PMMSY scheme.
What is the significance of the Integrated Aqua Park for Northeast India?
The Integrated Aqua Park will enhance Northeast India's fisheries infrastructure and cold chain capacity, helping unlock the region's untapped freshwater aquaculture potential across the seven sister states. It is also expected to generate significant local employment in Nagaland.
What is the aquaculture potential of Northeast India's seven sister states?
Northeast India's seven sister states possess vast untapped freshwater aquaculture potential due to their abundant rivers, lakes, and wetlands. The PMMSY-funded Integrated Aqua Park in Nagaland is a step toward harnessing this potential for food security and livelihood generation.
How does the Mokokchung Aqua Park project relate to RPSC exam topics on fisheries and government schemes?
The project exemplifies India's Blue Revolution policy and is relevant to RPSC topics on centrally sponsored schemes, northeast development, and employment generation. PMMSY forms part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative under the Agriculture and Allied Sectors component.
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