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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the yojana that has been proposed by the Union Government for the fisheries sector?
A
Pradhan Mantri Karamyogi Maandhan Yojana
B
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
C
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Shram Yojana
D
Pradhan Mantri Bandargah Maandhan Yojana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The PMMSY aims at enhancing fish production by an additional 70 lakh tonne by 2024-25, increasing fisheries export earnings to Rs 1 lakh crore by 2024-25.

Detailed explanation-2: -PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched in September 2020 with an aim to double the income of fish farmers and fishers in the country. It focuses on sustainable development of India’s fisheries sector and is a part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme.

Detailed explanation-4: -The scheme was announced by the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman during her speech in the parliament of India while presenting the Union budget for 2019–20 on 5 July 2019.

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