To provide fisherfolk, a safe and secured environment with enhanced livelihood opportunities
To ensure social security and quality life for fisherfolk through multifarious developmental and welfare schemes
To safeguard the traditional fishing rights of fishermen
To create fisheries infrastructure facilities on par with international standards for post harvest management and quality improvement
Diversification of fishing efforts into deep sea to exploit deep sea fishery resources
Implementation of conservation measures for sustainable fisheries management
Enhancing fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification and productive utilization of land and water
To increase the fishers and fish farmers incomes and generation of employment opportunities
To ensure the supply of quality and hygienic fish and fishery products to the consumers
Major Policies:
Protection of traditional rights and welfare of fisherfolk of Tamil Nadu
Enhancing the productivity and production of fish from the Inland, Brackish and Marine water resources
Bridging the gap between demand and supply of fish seed
Promotion of advanced fish culture technologies to double the income of farmers
Creation and Upgradation of infrastructure facilities such as Fishing harbours, Fish landing centres, strengthening of post harvest management and cold chain facilities.
Bridging the gap between the demand and supply of fish for domestic consumption
Fisheries resource conservation, stock enhancement and management of fishery resources through enforcement of relevant Acts, Rules and Regulations
Harnessing the opportunity of expanding export market for high value fish and value added fishery products
Generating additional employment opportunities in fisheries sector
Capacity building and skill upgradation, technological intervention and Human Resource Development
