Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The initiative encourages children aged 4 to 10 years to participate in a contest by dressing up as fisherboys or fishergirls representing various Indian regions. Costumes should reflect traditional fishing attire and tools while also showcasing the modern, tech-savvy fishermen aware of government schemes like PMMSY, PMMKSSY, and FIDF.
Participants can creatively use props to highlight these themes, and submissions must include an original, high-quality photograph that respectfully represents cultural authenticity and innovation in the fisheries sector.
This contest beautifully bridges cultural heritage and contemporary progress by encouraging families to creatively represent both traditional and modern aspects of India’s fishing communities.
It serves as a unique opportunity to teach children about the significance of the fisheries sector, the resilience of fishing communities, and the evolving landscape shaped by innovation and government initiatives.
By combining creativity with awareness, the contest not only celebrates India’s coastal and inland fishing traditions but also inspires the younger generation to value and understand the role of fisheries in national development.
The winners of the “Dress Up Your Kid Like a Fisherboy/Fishergirl” contest will be announced across all official social media platforms of the Department of Fisheries, giving participants wide recognition for their efforts and creativity. The contest is open to all Indian citizens.
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