In which year is the Marine Fisheries Census scheduled to be conducted?

A)
2024
B)
2025
C)
2026
D)
2027

Correct Answer :   2025


* The Marine Fisheries Census, announced on World Fisheries Day, is set to be conducted in 2025.

* This digital initiative aims to survey 1.2 million households along India’s coastline within 45 days.

* Utilizing mobile apps and virtual servers, the census process is 80% faster and gathers data on socio-economic conditions, household size, and fisherfolk engagement.

* This effort supports the blue economy initiative under Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, enhancing data-driven policy-making for sustainable marine development.

Published On : November 23, 2024