Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 2 Jun 2026
“We will further strengthen and expand the insurance coverage available under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana through more technological interventions to ensure speedy and more accurate assessment, faster payouts and quicker grievance resolution.”
PMMSY provides group accidental insurance cover for fishers, and the National Fisheries Development Programme (NFDP) digital platform (2.7 million+ registrations by September 2025) supports access to institutional credit, aquaculture insurance and traceability systems. Insurance coverage is being strengthened, but the specific pledge of additional technological interventions for speedy/accurate assessment, faster payouts and quicker grievance resolution is only partially evidenced. Partial.
NFDP digital platform crosses 2.7 million registrations, supporting access to aquaculture insurance, institutional credit and traceability for fishers.
View sourceWe will introduce drones, biosecurity measures and advanced disease-management technologies to strengthen aquaculture and protect the fisheries sector.
We will leverage satellite imagery and communication technology to enhance the safety of our fishermen at sea, providing timely alerts and information.
We will establish Nucleus Breeding Centres and Brood Banks to ensure availability of quality fish seed and broodstock for self-reliance in the fisheries sector.
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