- Increase the fish production in the State.
- Welfare of the fishermen.
- Manage and conserve the fisheries resources.
- Develop infrastructure facilities for Inland and Marine Fisheries.
- Develop storage and marketing infrastructure.
- Enact the MFR Act 1980 and Rules 1981 and 1982.
- Impart training to fishermen and fish farmers.
- Develop Aquaculture in the State.
