Government to launch blue revolution for increasing fish production
Q. Government is all set to launch the ‘blue revolution’ on the lines of the ‘white revolution’ which played a big role in increasing milk production in the country. Blue revolution is related to -- Published on 13 Oct 15a. Indigo
b. Blue berry
c. Fish production
d. Mulberry
ANSWER: Fish production
- Blue Revolution” will be launched for increasing fish production with an allocation of Rs. 50 crore in 2014-15.
- India is the second largest producer of fish, however, it still lags China by a huge margin
- Blue Revolution will focus on construction of new fishing harbours, modernization of fishing boats, imparting training to fishermen, and above all promote fishing as a self-employment activity.