The PMO announced, on Wednesday, that there will be a digital launch of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday along with the inauguration of e-Gopala App. The focus of the apps are to make the farmers more self reliant and provide vital information regarding the techniques to improve breed. Several other initiatives are also in focus for launch in Bihar, which is a strategic move as the state is heading for the assembly polls in October-November.
The prime minister tweeted that the PMMSY will “transform” the fisheries sector and add strength to the efforts of building an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
“The advantages of PMMSY include: Address critical gaps in fisheries sector. Infuse the sector with latest technology, focus on value addition. Upgradation of critical infrastructure. Boost welfare of those associated with fishing. Employment creation,” he added.
The PMMSY is a flagship scheme the core idea of this scheme is to achieve sustainability and focused development of fishery sector in the country with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crore for its implementation during 2020-21 to 2024-25 as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat package.
Modi will also announce the establishment of a fish brood bank at Sitamarhi and of aquatic disease referral laboratory at Kishanganj, for which assistance has been provided under the PMMSY.
“These facilities will help in enhancing production and productivity of fish by ensuring timely availability of quality and affordable fish seed for the fish farmers and address the need for disease diagnosis as well as water and soil testing facilities,” the statement said.
The e-Gopala app, it added, is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers.
At present no digital platform is available in the country for farmers managing livestock including buying and selling of disease free germplasm in all forms, availability of quality breeding services and guiding farmers for animal nutrition, treatment of animals using appropriate medicine.
There is no mechanism to send alerts on due date for vaccination, pregnancy diagnosis and calving among other issues and inform farmers about various government schemes and campaigns in the area.
The e-Gopala app will provide solutions to farmers on all these aspects, the PMO said.
