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SAGAR PARIKRAMA
Why in News?
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will inaugurate the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ to know the problems of Coastal Fisher people.
- It is a navigation journey to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders.
- The Parikrama will start from Mandvi, Gujarat in 1 st phase and will be organised in other districts of Gujarat and other State/UTs in subsequent phases.
- The first leg of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ shall start on March 2022 from Mandvi and end at Porbandar on March 2022.
- The Rukmavati River is a south flowing river originating in the central Kutch District and empties into the Arabian Sea.
- It will also conduct interaction programmes with fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in these locations.
Importance of Sagar Parikrama
- Generate Employment opportunities.
- Good revenue generation for the economy.
- Rise in GDP growth.
- Proper utilisation of resources of marine fisheries.
- Increases food security of the nation.
- It will increase the export of Marine products.
- Improve the livelihood of the people.
- It will boost our Aquaculture of the Indian Economy.
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