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Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) represent a transformative institutional model for addressing systemic challenges faced by small-scale fishers and marginal fish farmers in India. This study examines the evolution, structure, and functions of FFPOs as a response to constraints such as limited market access, technology gaps, inadequate infrastructure, and weak bargaining power. Drawing upon national initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and supported by empirical success stories, FFPOs have emerged as effective vehicles for inclusive rural development, sustainable aquaculture, and value chain enhancement. The analysis highlights how FFPOs, through collective action, enable access to credit, technology adoption, and improved market linkages, ultimately leading to increased income, productivity, and resilience among fisher communities. However, persistent challenges in governance, financing, and policy implementation require coordinated efforts across government, private, and civil society sectors. The study emphasizes the need for robust capacity-building frameworks and a conducive policy environment to unlock the full potential of FFPOs in driving the blue economy in India.

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Fish Farmer Producer Organization: A Potent Tool for Paradigm Shift in the Fisheries Sector, India

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    2026年

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  • Piyashi DebRoy,
  • D. C. Yateesh,
  • Anurag Singh,
  • Arun Pandit,
  • Basanta Kumar Das,
  • Pranab Gogoi

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Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) represent a transformative institutional model for addressing systemic challenges faced by small-scale fishers and marginal fish farmers in India. This study examines the evolution, structure, and functions of FFPOs as a response to constraints such as limited market access, technology gaps, inadequate infrastructure, and weak bargaining power. Drawing upon national initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and supported by empirical success stories, FFPOs have emerged as effective vehicles for inclusive rural development, sustainable aquaculture, and value chain enhancement. The analysis highlights how FFPOs, through collective action, enable access to credit, technology adoption, and improved market linkages, ultimately leading to increased income, productivity, and resilience among fisher communities. However, persistent challenges in governance, financing, and policy implementation require coordinated efforts across government, private, and civil society sectors. The study emphasizes the need for robust capacity-building frameworks and a conducive policy environment to unlock the full potential of FFPOs in driving the blue economy in India.