The 'Coastal States Fisheries Meet: 2025' was held on 28 April, 2025, in Mumbai under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh.

During the event, the Union Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for critical fisheries projects across seven coastal states and UTs, amounting to a total outlay of Rs 255 crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

The Meet served as a strategic platform to strengthen India’s fisheries sector, aligning with the objectives of the PMMSY.  He launched key initiatives including the fifth Marine Fisheries Census Operations, the revised PMMSY Guidelines on turtle excluder device, and a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Vessel Communication and Support System.

Speaking at the occasion, the Minister said, “The Blue Economy is a key focus of the government and fisheries is one of the most important components that has the potential to drive rural growth and employment in the coastal regions.”