Objectives

To double the fish production of the State in the coming five years
Tripling the export of marine, brackish & fresh water fin and shellfishes & other aquatic species from Odisha within five years
Generating employment & higher income in the fisheries sector
Improving the socio-economic conditions of traditional fisher folk & fish farmers
To acquire self-sufficiency in Inland Sector
Conservation of aquatic resources & generic diversity

Optimum utilization of Inland Water Resources for Pisciculture
Maximising Utilisation of Brackish Water Resources
Harnessing Marine Resources in greater proportion keeping in mind the environmental issues
Adapting scientific Technology for enhancing productivity with greater emphasis to private entrepreneurs
Improving Professionalism through training/ counselling of major stakeholders involved in Fisheries Sector
Forming Cooperative’s and SHGs for community participation and expanding market potential
Dissemination of new technology through its extension machinery
Providing livelihood support to unemployed youths through Self Employment Programme