Marine Fisheries Census 2025 (MFC 2025)
The fifth National Marine Fisheries Census 2025 (MFC 2025) will be jointly conducted by the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). This census aims to provide comprehensive, accurate, and timely data essential for the sustainable development and governance of the sector, which supports over a million families. Officially launched on the World Fisheries Day on November 21, 2024, the MFC 2025, is set to be completed by December 2025.
