Niti Aayog prepares roadmap to boost seaweed cultivation

The Niti Aayog has recommended extending PM-Kisan and PM Fasal Bima Yojana to seaweed farmers and introducing insurance schemes for the sector. The proposal includes bringing seaweed cultivation under the Ministry of Fisheries and forming national committees to improve production. The initiative aims to enhance seaweed farming's economic and ecological benefits in India.