Context:
Recently, India becomes the second largest country in fish production
India’s role in Global Fisheries Sector:
- 2nd largest fish producing country with around 8% share in global fish production.
- 2nd in aquaculture production, leads in shrimp production and 3rd in capture fisheries production
- Major fish producing states – Andhra Pradesh, followed by West Bengal
- Inland fisheries contribute more than 75% of total fisheries output.
Related Initiatives:
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): Enhances aquaculture productivity, improves fisheries management, and establishes integrated aquaparks.
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY): Aims to address sector weaknesses through financial and technological interventions.
- Blue Revolution Scheme: Integrated development and management of fisheries, covering both marine and inland fisheries.
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF): Provides funding for the creation of infrastructure in both marine and inland fisheries.
- National Marine Fisheries Policy 2017: Guides the conservation and management of India’s marine fishery resources.
Source: Krishi Jagran
Previous Year Question
With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements:
1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.
2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.
3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as a nutrient for fish in water.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2023 Prelims]
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 3 is incorrect: Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for fish and other aquatic organisms, but it is not directly influenced by the biofiltration process.