Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is set to lead a one-day “National Conference on KCC for Fisheries” on September 4, 2023, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The conference, jointly organized by the Department of Fisheries (DoF) and the Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying (DAHD), aims to address pressing on-ground issues. The event focuses on distributing Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to eligible fishers and fishermen, promoting financial inclusion, and discussing policies for the fisheries sector.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC): KCC is a government scheme providing credit to farmers and fishermen for their working capital requirements, promoting financial inclusion.
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD): An apex development bank that provides financial and developmental support to rural agriculture and fisheries sectors.
- Financial Inclusion: A strategy to make financial services accessible to all, including small-scale fisheries stakeholders, through policies and outreach programs.
- Sagar Parikrama: A program that likely involves coastal districts and focuses on understanding challenges and extending KCC facilities to coastal communities engaged in fishing and related activities.
