Blue Revolution, the Neel Kranti Mission has the vision to achieve economic prosperity of the country and the fishers and fish farmers as well as contribute towards food and nutritional security through full potential utilization of water resources for fisheries development in a sustainable manner, keeping in view the bio-security and environmental concerns. The Blue Revolution was launched in December 2015 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (BR-CSS) with an outlay of Rs 3000 crores for 5 years (2015-16 to 2019-20) to catalyze the “Integrated, Responsible and Holistic Development and Management of the Fisheries Sector ”. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries has restructured the scheme by merging all the ongoing schemes under an umbrella of Blue Revolution. During 2019-20 a separate Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying was created. Evolution of schemes for Blue revolution in India Foreseeing the immense potential for development of fisheries and for providing focused attention to the sector, the Government of India in May, 2020 approved the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) – A scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India” with an estimated investment of Rs. 20050 crores comprising of (i) Central share of Rs. 9407 crores, (ii) State share of Rs 4880 crores and (iii) Beneficiaries contribution of Rs. 5763 crores for its implementation for a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories. It was extended to 2025-26 with an enhanced outlay of Rs 700 crore for FY 2025-26. In 2018-19, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was launched to address infrastructure gaps in harbours, landing centres, cold chains, and processing units. India has one of the world’s largest inland reservoir networks, spanning approximately 31.5 lakh hectares, offering significant potential for expanding inland fisheries. Under Mission Amrit Sarovar, the Government has facilitated the development of 68,827 Amrit Sarovars, including 1,222 water bodies integrated with fisheries activities, thereby promoting fish culture, livelihood diversification, and the enhancement of aquatic ecosystems (as of 01 February 2026). The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) (2019) to fisheries improved access to institutional credit, followed by the launch of the PMMSY (2020), a comprehensive scheme focused on production enhancement, infrastructure, and value chain development. Furthermore, the Modern Aquaculture push under PMMSY (2021–22) and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) (2023–24) emphasized formalization, insurance, and financial inclusion. The National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) and the Marine Fisheries Census, strengthened transparency and planning. In 2025, the notification of Sustainable Fisheries Rules for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and High Seas reinforced regulatory compliance, resource conservation, and long-term sustainability. A Central Sector Sub-scheme, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY), was launched under PMMSY. This scheme aims to formalize the fisheries sector and support fisheries micro and small enterprises with an investment of over Rs. 6,000 crores over a period of four (4) years from FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27 in all States/Union Territories. Beneficiaries of the scheme The intended beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana are: Fishers Fish farmers Fish workers and Fish vendors Fisheries Development corporations Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) in fisheries sector Fisheries cooperatives Fisheries Federations Entrepreneurs and private firms Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/Companies (FFPOs/Cs) SCs/STs/Women/Differently abled persons State Governments/UTs and their entities State Fisheries Development Boards (SFDB) Central Government and its entities Central Financial Assistance The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed the highest-ever annual budgetary allocation of ₹2,761.80 crore for the fisheries sector, underscoring its growing policy priority. Of this total outlay, ₹2,530 crore is earmarked for implementation through targeted government schemes, including financial assistance, capital subsidies, insurance coverage, capacity-building initiatives, infrastructure development, and welfare support mechanisms designed to directly benefit fishers and fish farmers. To know more details, click here. Physical achievements of the scheme To access the complete physical achievements made during the scheme period, click here. Source : National Fisheries Digital Platform.