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Sagar Parikrama: Chronicles of a Coastal Journey

Sagar Parikrama: Chronicles of a Coastal Journey
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Sagar Parikrama: Chronicles of a Coastal Journey

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EventRelease of book and video titled "Sagar Parikrama"
Date and VenueEngineering Association, Rajkot, Gujarat
Released byUnion Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala
AttendeesUnion Minister of State Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Dr. L. Murugan, others
Book ContentChronicles Sagar Parikrama Yatra, including maritime route, cultural and geographical explorations, and impacts from 12 phases
ChaptersSeven chapters covering genesis, West and East coasts, key takeaways
Video DocumentaryCaptures activities, events, and interactions with beneficiaries
Objectives of Sagar Parikrama1. Address fishermen's issues 2. Inform policy decisions 3. Promote sustainable fishing 4. Publicize government schemes
Fisheries Sector in IndiaThird-largest fish producer, second-largest aquaculture producer, largest shrimp producer, fourth-largest seafood exporter
Sagar Parikrama Yatra Duration44 days, 12 phases
Coastal Coverage7,986 kilometers out of 8,118 kilometers
Fishing Villages Covered3,071 villages, 80 coastal districts
Key LocationsMandvi (Gujarat) to Ganga Sagar (West Bengal), including Andaman & Nicobar Islands
BeneficiariesFishermen, fisherwomen, fish farmers
Schemes PromotedPradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
LegacyEconomic upliftment, sustainable development, and improved livelihood for fishermen

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