Q1. PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched in 2020 with an outlay of Rs 20,050 crore. What is its employment generation target for the fisheries sector?
Explanation
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), launched in 2020 with Rs 20,050 crore, aims to create 55 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities in the fisheries sector. India's fish production has reached 198 lakh tonnes (2024-25), making it the world's 2nd largest fish producer.
