Odisha Cabinet Approves Deep Sea Fishing
Mission on 1 July 2026
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Odisha Cabinet approved
the Deep Sea Fishing Mission on July 1, 2026.
¨ This mission is a
flagship initiative of the Odisha Government's Fisheries and Animal Resources
Development Department.
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The mission has been
planned for a duration of 10 years (2026–2036).
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Its estimated cost
exceeds ₹2,295 crore, and it will be implemented in phases.
¨ The mission will be
funded through contributions from the Central and State governments,
beneficiary participation, institutional finance, and Public-Private
Partnerships (PPP).
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Its objective is to
promote sustainable deep-sea fishing, marine fisheries infrastructure, and
seafood exports.
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The mission also focuses
on improving livelihoods and creating employment in coastal areas.
¨ A target has been set to
achieve an additional marine fish production of approximately 2 lakh metric
tonnes by 2036.
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It is estimated that this
initiative will generate over 50,000 jobs.
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Additionally, a target of
₹5,000 crore in annual marine exports has been set.
¨ A dedicated Blue Economy Hub (B-Hub) will be established under this mission.
¨ This hub will serve as a center for knowledge, innovation, and coordination, while promoting the sustainable use of marine resources.
