Sagar Parikrama Program Phase III

February 20, 2023

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In Context

Recently, Sagar Parikrama Program Phase III was initiated by the Department of Fisheries from Surat, Hazira Port, Gujarat.

About

Sagar Parikrama is an initiative of Government of India in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders as a spirit of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Objectives
- to resolve the issues of the fishers and other stakeholders
- facilitate their economic upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs being implemented by the Government of India such as PMMSY.
- to focus on sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for the food security of the nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities.
The Phase –I and Phase- II programmes of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ have been organized in March 2022 and September 2022 respectively.
Sagar Parikrama program shall be celebrated in all coastal States/UTs through a pre-decided sea route from Gujarat, Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands.
The Parikrama shall be accompanied by the State Fisheries officials, Fishermen representatives, Fish-Farmers entrepreneurs, stakeholders, professionals, officials and Scientists from across the nation.

Significance

The programme will have an interaction with fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in order to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk.
to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people in rural areas.
to create more livelihood opportunities, a holistic approach has been adopted by the Government of India to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Facts about Indian Coastline and Marine Economy

The Country has a coastline of 8118km, covering 9 maritime States &4Union Territories and providing livelihood support to 2.8 million coastal fisher folk.
India contributes 8% of the global share of fish production and is ranked 3rd largest fish producer in the world.
The total fish production of the nation is 162.48 lakh tonnes, of which 121.21 lakh tonnes are from inland and 41.27 lakh tonnes from marine.
The value of fisheries exports stood at INR 57,586.48 crores. The sector shows a steady growth rate in GVA accounting for a 6.72% share of Agriculture GDP and contributing to about 17% of agriculture exports.