Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department

Mission

To provide fishermen, a safe and secured environment with enhanced livelihood opportunities
To ensure social security and quality life for fishermen through multifarious developmental and welfare schemes
To safeguard the traditional fishing rights of fishermen
To create fisheries infrastructure facilities on par with international standards
To provide facilities for quality enhancement of fish and fishery products which in turn will result in value addition
Capacity building and Skill upgradation of fishers on post-harvest management
Diversification of fishing efforts into deep sea
To ensure the supply of quality and hygienic fish and fishery products to the common public at an affordable price
Implementation of conservation measures for sustainable fisheries