Fisheries department plays an important role in the social and economic development of the state of Maharashtra. The fisheries sector is an important source of employment for the economically backward classes. The purpose of the department is to help the economic backward and develop the fisheries by adopting modern certified technology in various fields of fisheries.
The fisheries sector provides employment, cheap and nutritious food to the economic backward people, and the country receives foreign currency. The department has set a policy for the future, taking into account various resource approaches, opportunities, potential risks, etc. https://fisheries.maharashtra.gov.in