Kings Infra Welcomes 5th Marine Fisheries Census 2025 to Strengthen India's Seafood Leadership
Kings Infra Ventures Ltd., a leader in sustainable fisheries and seafood exports, welcomes the launch of the 5th Marine Fisheries Census 2025. The census, jointly led by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Fisheries Survey of India (FSI), and the Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), is scheduled for November—December 2025. The census aims to empower fishing communities, improve coastal livelihoods, and strengthen environmental sustainability, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of the Blue Economy. The findings from MFC 2025 are expected to shape national strategies for marine resource management and livelihood enhancement.
Key Highlights
- 5th Marine Fisheries Census 2025 launched to strengthen India's seafood leadership
- Joint initiative by ICAR-CMFRI, FSI, DoF, and PMMSY to map over 1.2 million fisher households
- Usage of geo-tagged mobile applications, AI-enabled analytics, and satellite data integration
- Expected to enhance traceability, quality assurance, and global credibility of Indian seafood
- Findings to shape national strategies for marine resource management and livelihood enhancement