Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Odisha approved the Deep Sea Fishing Mission with an estimated outlay of ₹2,295.45 crore for implementation over the period 2026–2036. The mission aims to increase annual marine fish production by 2 lakh metric tonnes, raise marine exports to ₹5,000 crore per year by 2036, and generate more than 50,000 employment opportunities. A dedicated Blue Economy Hub (B-Hub) will serve as the central knowledge, innovation, and coordination centre for the mission. The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, also approved the Mukhyamantri Poshan Yojana to strengthen nutrition support for secondary school students.