Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 5 Jun 2026
“We will leverage satellite imagery and communication technology to enhance the safety of our fishermen at sea, providing timely alerts and information.”
Sea-safety technology for fishers is being rolled out under PMMSY: a National Rollout Plan to equip about 1,00,000 marine fishing vessels across 13 coastal states/UTs with indigenously developed transponders (budget around Rs 364 crore, provided free to fishermen), paired with a Vessel Communication and Support System that delivers real-time alerts, weather updates and vessel tracking even beyond mobile-network range. The system was credited with broadcasting mass alerts and aiding timely evacuation during Cyclone DANA. Installation is ongoing toward the one-lakh-vessel target, so the pledge is in active delivery. Partial (strong action).
Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 advances the national rollout to equip ~1,00,000 marine vessels with indigenous transponders for fisher safety.
View sourceWe will introduce drones, biosecurity measures and advanced disease-management technologies to strengthen aquaculture and protect the fisheries sector.
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.
We will establish smart food processing hubs equipped with cutting-edge technologies to enable comprehensive monitoring of the entire food supply chain, from farm to table, ensuring quality, traceability and operational efficiency. We will position Bharat as a major player in value chains of processed fruits, vegetables, fish, seafood and dairy, among others.
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