Partially Donehigh confidenceAgriculture

Provide satellite/communication technology for fishermen safety at sea

Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024

Last updated 8 Jul 2026

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Meaningful delivery has occurred, but the stated commitment is incomplete.

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Original manifesto wording

“We will leverage satellite imagery and communication technology to enhance the safety of our fishermen at sea, providing timely alerts and information.”

From the Bharatiya Janata Party manifestoView Manifestop.26

Our Assessment

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).

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