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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who launched the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, which aims to double fish exports in three-four years?
A
Amit Shah
B
Ramesh Pokhriyal
C
Nitin Gadkari
D
Narendra Modi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -FM Nirmala Sitharaman has launched a new sub-scheme under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana with a targeted investment of Rs 6, 000 crore to boost the seafood industry, improve post-harvest management and marketing, and help expand markets for fishermen, fish vendors and SME vendors.

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