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Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 held in Hyderabad, Telangana; Launched NFDB app

Published on March 12, 2025
Current Context: The Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 was held on March 9, 2025, in Hyderabad, Telangana, organized by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 held in Hyderabad, Telangana; Launched NFDB app
  • Chaired by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, with Minister of State S.P. Singh Baghel and NITI Aayog Member Prof. Ramesh Chand in attendance, the event focused on the theme "Innovation and Sustainability in Fisheries and Aquaculture."
  • The conclave aimed to promote entrepreneurship, technological advancement, and sustainability in the fisheries sector.
Key Highlights:
  • Launch of NFDB Mobile App: Developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY), the app simplifies access to government schemes, enabling fishers, farmers, and vendors to create digital work identities and integrate into formal financial systems.
  • Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0: Ten winning startups will receive ₹1 crore funding each and structured incubation support from institutions like ICAR-CIFT and NFDB.
  • Focus Areas: Promoting entrepreneurship, technological advancements, and sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture.
  • Participation: Inaugurated by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, with Minister of State S.P. Singh Baghel and NITI Aayog Member Prof. Ramesh Chand.

Question:

Q.1 Under which scheme was the NFDB Mobile App launched during the Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0?
a) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)
b) Blue Revolution Scheme
c) National Fisheries Development Mission
d) Atmanirbhar Fisheries Scheme

Answer: a) The NFDB Mobile App was developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY).
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