Introduction

Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala is considered as one of the most important productive and development sectors of the state.  Governance of the Fisheries sector is vested with the Minister for Fisheries. All the development and management programmes envisaged by the Government in the Fisheries sector are being implemented by the state Department of Fisheries. The Department of Fisheries is headed by the Director of Fisheries.

Mission

• Implementation of the policy of the Government of Kerala for the socio-economic development of fisher folk.
• Undertaking various production oriented schemes for the development of fisheries sector.
• Serving as agency for sustainable fishery and conservation of fish resources
• Extension of fish culture in available water sources.
• Protect the interest of fisher folk, fish farmers, fish traders and exporters/consumers.
• Ensure disease free quality shrimp/fish seed to farmers.
• Taking steps to assist fishermen and fish farmers to get better returns.
• Stabilisation of price of shrimp/fish seed.
• Development of marketing infrastructure for early marketing of the yield.
• Maintenance of hygienic fishing harbours, landing centres and auction halls.
• Make simplified rules and procedures and to be vigilant against all malpractices.

Vision

The Department of Fisheries is an important productive sector under the Government of Kerala. This Department implements all the development and management programmes envisaged by the Government in the fisheries sector. As Kerala is blessed with an estimated marine fishery potential of a remarkable 5.17 lakh tonnes, the Department has unsurprisingly a major role to play in the economy of the State. In addition, the Department carries out a number of programmes and projects for the welfare of the fisher folk.