Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission: Rs 2,295.45 Crore Outlay

Exam-focused facts from the 3 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Odisha government approved a deep sea fishing mission with an estimated outlay of Rs 2,295.45 crore to be implemented between 2026 and 2036.
The mission is a flagship initiative of the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department aimed at transforming the state into a leading marine export hub and accelerating blue economy-led growth.
A dedicated Blue Economy Hub (B-Hub) will be established to function as the mission's knowledge, innovation, and coordination centre.
The project targets the creation of over 50,000 employment opportunities and an additional annual marine fish production of 2 lakh metric tonnes.
The mission aims to increase Odisha's marine exports to approximately Rs 5,000 crore per year by 2036.