Sagar parikarma: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 17 May 2022

Sagar parikarma

✓The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will inaugurate the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk.

✓It is a navigation journey to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders.

✓It is envisioned as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’ saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors and fishers.

✓The Parikrama will start from Mandvi, Gujarat  in Ist phase and will be organised in other districts of Gujarat and other State/UTs in subsequent phases.