Soreng, Sikkim: India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying · Agriculture · Posted 02 NOV 2026 3:37PM
What happened
Soreng District in Sikkim was announced as India’s first notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Additionally, the Union Minister launched the SOP for Organic Certification of Fisheries in the Northeast and inaugurated fisheries projects worth ₹375 lakh.
Why it matters for UPSC
This initiative highlights government efforts under PMMSY to promote sustainable organic aquaculture, cluster-based development, and economic growth in the Northeastern region, relevant to the agriculture and rural development syllabus.
Key objectives
- Soreng District in Sikkim notified as India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY focusing on Amur carp, Indian Major Carps, and Trout.
- Launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Organic Certification of Fisheries in the Northeastern region.
- Inaugurated fisheries projects worth ₹375 lakh under PMMSY including hatcheries, feed mills, cold storage, Biofloc, and RAS technologies.