{"id":150507,"date":"2025-01-07T19:10:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T13:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=150507"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T08:47:20","slug":"organic-fisheries-cluster-in-sikkim","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/organic-fisheries-cluster-in-sikkim","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s First Organic Fisheries Cluster in Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s first <\/span><b>The Organic Fisheries Cluster was notified<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and launched in<\/span><b> Soreng District of Sikkim under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at North Eastern Region State Meet-2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Special focus will be on amur carp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with other carps offering a range of economic, environmental, and social benefits to Sikkim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Bank for Agriculture &#038; Rural Development(NABARD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a key stakeholder in developing the fisheries and aquaculture organic cluster in Sikkim.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Concept of Organic Fisheries<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic fisheries cluster focuses on ecologically healthy fish farming systems avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, antibiotics and pesticides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensures minimal environmental pollution and protects aquatic ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Economic Benefits of Organic Fisheries<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Premium Products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Organic fish products attract higher prices in both domestic and international markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Export Potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Establishing an organic aquaculture cluster in Sikkim could enable the export of organic fish and fish products, especially targeting the growing demand for sustainable food.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Integration in Sikkim<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Special Focus on Amur Carp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cluster would primarily focus on amur carp along with other carps, aligning with local aquaculture practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Synergy with Organic Farming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Builds upon Sikkim&#8217;s established organic farming framework, enhancing its reputation as a leader in sustainable agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic Growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enhances Sikkim\u2019s agricultural economy by diversifying into organic aquaculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Recognition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Positions Sikkim as a<\/span><b> pioneer in organic aquaculture and sustainable practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strengthening its international image.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Sustainability Goals<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eco-Friendly Practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Contributes to the global shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly food production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-Term Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Prevents damage to aquatic ecosystems, ensuring sustainable fish production practices for future generations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-textbooks?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Textbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMMSY is a scheme <\/span><b>to bring about Blue Revolution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ministry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launched<\/span><b> in 2020 by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is <\/span><b>aimed at promoting sustainable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and responsible fisheries development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Target: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Increase <\/span><b>fish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Components:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Umbrella scheme with two separate Components,<\/span><b> The Central Sector Scheme (CS) and the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cluster Based Approach: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approach enhances <\/span><b>competitiveness and efficiency by uniting geographically connected ente<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rprises of all sizes like micro, small, medium, and large across the entire fisheries value chain, from production to exports.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Areas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Key areas includes,<\/span><b> Pearl, Seaweed, Ornamental Fisheries, Reservoir Fisheries, Fishing Harbour, Saline Water Aquaculture, Cold Water Fisheries, Sea Cage Culture, Freshwater Aquaculture, Brackish-water Fisheries, Island Fisheries Clusters, Organic Fisheries, Wetland Fisheries\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>The Department of Fisheries has already notified four fisheries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related clusters,<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>The Pearl Cluster in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Ornamental Fisheries Cluster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Madurai District of Tamil\u00a0 Nadu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Seaweed Cluster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in UT of Lakshadweep and<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Tuna Cluster in Andaman &#038; Nicobar.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6375%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 111.19%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 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