Why in news
- The Government has launched 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031' to structure India's growing ornamental fisheries sector.
What is Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031?
- A national developmental roadmap to establish uniform standards for ornamental fish breeding, biosecurity, quality control, and trade.
- Aims to modernise value chains in non-food fisheries to generate rural and coastal livelihood opportunities.
Key operational focus areas
- Standardisation of biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission in captive breeding facilities.
- Establishment of certified quality inspection standards for domestic trade and live fish exports.
- Creation of cluster-based breeding infrastructure targeting island territories and coastal communities.
Key terms
Ornamental Fisheries
The sector involving the rearing, breeding, and trade of colourful aquatic organisms for aquariums and aesthetic keeping.
Biosecurity
A set of preventive measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases in aquaculture.
Prelims facts
- Mission Rangeen Machhli focuses exclusively on ornamental fish standardisation, biosecurity, and trade.
- Lakshadweep holds significant ecological potential for indigenous marine ornamental species.
Mains discussion
- Diversification of rural income streams through high-value non-food aquaculture enterprises.
- Challenges of biosecurity enforcement and export compliance in India's fisheries sector.
Source: Hindu Business Line