{"id":41363,"date":"2025-11-05T10:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T04:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41363"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T04:55:50","slug":"marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Fisheries Census 2025 Digital Update: VYAS Apps Revolutionize Fisheries Data Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_Digital_Update_%E2%80%93_India_launches_its_first_fully_digital_marine_census_using_VYAS_Apps_for_real-time_data_collection_drone_mapping_and_fisher_registration_via_the_National_Fisheries_Development_Portal_Learn_its_key_facts_significance_and_exam-relevant_details\" >Marine Fisheries Census 2025 Digital Update \u2013 India launches its first fully digital marine census using VYAS Apps for real-time data collection, drone mapping, and fisher registration via the National Fisheries Development Portal. Learn its key facts, significance, and exam-relevant details.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_Goes_Fully_Digital_with_VYAS_Apps\" >Marine Fisheries Census 2025 Goes Fully Digital with VYAS Apps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Digital_Transformation_of_Marine_Data_Collection\" >Digital Transformation of Marine Data Collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Scope_Timeline_and_Coverage\" >Scope, Timeline and Coverage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Institutional_Framework_and_Strategic_Significance\" >Institutional Framework and Strategic Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025\" >Key Takeaways from Marine Fisheries Census 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#1_What_is_the_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025\" >1. What is the Marine Fisheries Census 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#2_Why_is_the_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_significant\" >2. Why is the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#3_How_long_will_the_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_last\" >3. How long will the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#4_Which_organisations_are_leading_the_census_operations\" >4. Which organisations are leading the census operations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#5_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_VYAS_apps\" >5. What is the purpose of the VYAS apps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#6_How_does_the_census_contribute_to_digital_governance\" >6. How does the census contribute to digital governance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#7_How_will_fishermen_benefit_from_this_census\" >7. How will fishermen benefit from this census?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#8_What_innovative_technologies_are_being_used\" >8. What innovative technologies are being used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#9_When_was_the_last_Marine_Fisheries_Census_conducted\" >9. When was the last Marine Fisheries Census conducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#10_How_is_this_news_relevant_for_government_exam_preparation\" >10. How is this news relevant for government exam preparation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_Digital_Update_%E2%80%93_India_launches_its_first_fully_digital_marine_census_using_VYAS_Apps_for_real-time_data_collection_drone_mapping_and_fisher_registration_via_the_National_Fisheries_Development_Portal_Learn_its_key_facts_significance_and_exam-relevant_details\"><\/span><strong>Marine Fisheries Census 2025 Digital Update<\/strong> \u2013 India launches its first fully digital marine census using VYAS Apps for real-time data collection, drone mapping, and fisher registration via the National Fisheries Development Portal. Learn its key facts, significance, and exam-relevant details.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_Goes_Fully_Digital_with_VYAS_Apps\"><\/span>Marine Fisheries Census 2025 Goes Fully Digital with VYAS Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Transformation_of_Marine_Data_Collection\"><\/span>Digital Transformation of Marine Data Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has taken a significant step forward in modernising its marine resources and coastal livelihoods data infrastructure. On 1 November 2025, the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 (MFC 2025) was launched in Kochi by George Kurian, the Union Minister of Fisheries, marking the first time that this national census of marine fisheries has been conducted <strong>fully digitally<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replacing traditional paper-based enumeration, MFC 2025 will utilise three Android apps developed by the ICAR\u2013Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VYAS\u2013NAV: to validate and map fishing villages and harbours <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VYAS\u2013BHARAT: to carry out household and infrastructure surveys <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VYAS\u2013SUTRA: for real-time supervision and dashboard monitoring <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By leveraging geo-tagging, real-time data capture and digital dashboards, the census aims to enhance accuracy, speed of data processing and government responsiveness to the needs of fishing communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_Timeline_and_Coverage\"><\/span>Scope, Timeline and Coverage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MFC 2025 is scheduled to run over a 45-day period from 3 November to 18 December 2025. Its coverage is ambitious: about <strong>1.2 million fisher households<\/strong>, across more than <strong>5,000 marine-fishing villages and habitations<\/strong> in 13 coastal States and Union Territories including the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drone-based craft enumeration will also be employed for the first time. Selected major harbours such as Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Tuticorin, Mangaluru and Beypore will be surveyed using aerial drones during trawl-ban periods to establish accurate baselines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Framework_and_Strategic_Significance\"><\/span>Institutional Framework and Strategic Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The census is being fully funded by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India and is being executed by CMFRI as the nodal agency, with support from the Fishery Survey of India (FSI).  Pre-census national workshops and a \u201cCoastal States Fisheries Meet 2025\u201d were held to align the states\u2019 operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the launch, the minister emphasised the importance of registering fisherfolk on the National Fisheries Development Portal (NFDP) so that they can benefit from schemes, technology interventions and governmental subsidies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"marine-fisheries-census-2025-digital-update\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"marine fisheries census 2025 digital update\" title=\"marine fisheries census 2025 digital update\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">marine fisheries census 2025 digital update<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This digital transition of the Marine Fisheries Census is a key development with far-reaching implications. Firstly, for exam aspirants\u2014whether preparing for teaching, banking, civil services, railways or defence\u2014understanding how India is modernising its data systems under schemes and national initiatives is vital, especially in the context of geography, economy and rural development topics. The fact that a traditionally paper-based enumeration is moving fully digital tells you about India\u2019s push for data-driven decision making and governance reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondly, the census affects several sectors: fishery livelihoods, coastal economy, resource management and monitoring of sustainable practices. For government exams, this links to questions on marine resources, livelihood schemes for fisherfolk, digital governance (e-governance), and national statistical systems. Knowing the timeline, coverage and technological features (like drones and geo-tagging) helps in data-recall for multiple choice and descriptive questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirdly, this initiative aligns with broader themes such as digital India, sustainable fisheries, climate-resilience, and inclusive growth. Aspirants for PSCS\/IAS or other state-services must have clarity on such government undertakings. It also opens avenues for analysing how real-time data can support policy-making for coastal states. So, connecting the dots between this census and schemes for fishermen, climate change adaptation, and digital monitoring makes you better prepared for both objective and essay-type questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Marine Fisheries Census in India is part of a series of nationwide enumerations of marine fishing communities and infrastructure, conducted periodically by CMFRI under the Department of Fisheries. Earlier editions were largely paper-based and involved manual data collection, which often meant delays, errors, and limited real-time monitoring. The shift in MFC 2025 to a digital platform represents a watershed moment in how India\u2019s coastal resource sector is being documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to this, data collection challenges included remoteness of fishing villages, multiplicity of small craft, seasonal variations (like trawl bans), unregistered fisherfolk, and lack of real-time dashboards. The use of drones, geo-tagging and digital apps specifically addresses these historical bottlenecks. Also, the use of the National Fisheries Development Portal (NFDP) signifies the growing emphasis on integrating data-systems so that the fisherfolk become recipients of benefits, linked to surveys and enumeration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Globally, mapping of marine catches, fishing craft, coastal communities has gained importance for sustainable fishery management, climate adaptation (sea-level rise, storm surges) and livelihood security. The Indian initiative thus sits at the cross-section of national policy, data governance and sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Marine Fisheries Census 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Marine Fisheries Census 2025 is India\u2019s <strong>first fully digital<\/strong> marine fisheries census, launched on 1 November 2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>It will cover about <strong>1.2 million fisher households<\/strong>, over 5,000 marine-fishing villages across 13 coastal states\/UTs including Andaman &amp; Nicobar and Lakshadweep.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Three dedicated Android apps \u2014 VYAS\u2013NAV, VYAS\u2013BHARAT and VYAS\u2013SUTRA \u2014 will be used to validate villages\/harbours, survey households &amp; infrastructure, and provide real-time supervision respectively.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Drone-based aerial enumeration of fishing craft is introduced, especially in major harbours during trawl-ban periods, to ensure accurate and verifiable data.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The census is funded by the Department of Fisheries, executed by CMFRI (with FSI as partner), and comes with a push for fisher-registration on the National Fisheries Development Portal so that they can access technology, schemes and subsidies.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">marine fisheries census 2025 digital update<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025\"><\/span>1. What is the Marine Fisheries Census 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Marine Fisheries Census 2025 is a nationwide enumeration of marine fishing communities, resources, and infrastructure, conducted by the ICAR\u2013Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) under the Department of Fisheries, Government of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_the_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_significant\"><\/span>2. Why is the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the <strong>first fully digital fisheries census<\/strong> in India, employing three mobile apps\u2014VYAS-NAV, VYAS-BHARAT and VYAS-SUTRA\u2014along with drones and geo-tagging to ensure accurate, real-time data collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_long_will_the_Marine_Fisheries_Census_2025_last\"><\/span>3. How long will the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The census is being conducted over a <strong>45-day period<\/strong> from <strong>3 November to 18 December 2025<\/strong> across 13 coastal states and union territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_organisations_are_leading_the_census_operations\"><\/span>4. Which organisations are leading the census operations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ICAR\u2013CMFRI is the nodal implementing agency, funded by the Department of Fisheries, with technical support from the Fishery Survey of India (FSI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_VYAS_apps\"><\/span>5. What is the purpose of the VYAS apps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VYAS apps streamline different components of the census:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VYAS\u2013NAV:<\/strong> Mapping fishing villages and harbours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VYAS\u2013BHARAT:<\/strong> Collecting household and infrastructure data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VYAS\u2013SUTRA:<\/strong> Real-time monitoring and dashboard supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_does_the_census_contribute_to_digital_governance\"><\/span>6. How does the census contribute to digital governance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The digital approach enables <strong>real-time supervision, data accuracy, and faster integration with the National Fisheries Development Portal (NFDP)<\/strong>, aligning with the Digital India initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_will_fishermen_benefit_from_this_census\"><\/span>7. How will fishermen benefit from this census?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data will help identify beneficiaries for government schemes, technology dissemination, and welfare programmes while improving resource management and coastal livelihood planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_innovative_technologies_are_being_used\"><\/span>8. 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