Ensuring Safety, Security and Wellbeing of the Fishermen of Tamil Nadu by providing avenues for safe fishing, sustainable exploitation, utilization and management of fishery resources.
To provide fishermen, a safe and secured environment with enhanced livelihood opportunities
To ensure social security and quality life for fishermen through multifarious developmental and welfare schemes
To safeguard the traditional fishing rights of fishermen
To create fisheries infrastructure facilities on par with international standards
To provide facilities for quality enhancement of fish and fishery products which in turn will result in value addition
Capacity building and Skill upgradation of fishers on post-harvest management
Diversification of fishing efforts into deep sea
To ensure the supply of quality and hygienic fish and fishery products to the common public at an affordable price
Implementation of conservation measures for sustainable fisheries
Major Policies:
Protection of traditional rights and welfare Fishermen of Tamil Nadu
Enhancing the productivity and production of fish from the Inland, Brackish and Marine Water resources
Capacity building and skill upgradation, technological intervention, Human Resource Development, Research & Development
Creation and Upgradation of infrastructure facilities such as Fishing Harbours (FH)/Fish Landing Centres (FLCs), cold chain, connectivity, forward and backward linkages
Bridging the gap between the demand and supply of fish for domestic consumption
Capacity building and Skill upgradation of fishers on post-harvest management
Harnessing the opportunity of expanding export market for high value fish and fishery products
Generating additional rural employment opportunities through fish culture
Fisheries resource conservation, stock enhancement and management through enforcement of relevant Acts, Rules and Regulations
Re-assessment of the fishery resources and their potential in the State of Tamil Nadu
