QUESTION 15
GS1
15 marks
Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Define blue revolution and explain the problems and strategies for developing fish farming in India.
Define + ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1Definition: rapid growth in fisheries and aquaculture production≈50 words
- 2Problems: poor seed and feed, disease, credit, cold chain, pollution, low technology, inland water management≈50 words
- 3Strategies: PMMSY, fishing harbours, cage culture, Kisan Credit Card, cold chains, species diversification, insurance≈50 words
- 4Data on growth≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
DefinitionProblemsStrategiesConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Marine fishing only
- No scheme
Draw this
- Table: problem → strategy
Value addition
- DataIndia is the second-largest fish producer, with about 175 lakh tonnes in 2022–23, about two-thirds from inland sources.Department of Fisheries
- SchemePM Matsya Sampada Yojana (2020) has an outlay of ₹20,050 crore.Department of Fisheries
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