Gov’t Targets 100 Fishing Villages to Be Operational by End of 2026

President Prabowo Subianto Friday (10/09) received Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono and Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Didit Herdiawan Ashaf at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor regency, West Java province.

The meeting reviewed progress on the development of 100 fishing villages currently being prepared by the Government.

In a statement, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said that all 100 fishing villages are expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2026.

He added that the fishing villages will be equipped with a range of supporting facilities to boost economic activities and improve the welfare of fishing communities.

“By the end of 2026, all 100 fishing villages are expected to be operational, with supporting facilities designed to boost economic activity and improve the welfare of fishing communities,” he added.

He added that these facilities include docks to support fishing operations, ice factories to preserve the quality of catches, and cold storage facilities.

The Government is also preparing markets where fishers can sell their catches, helping strengthen the fisheries value chain, from catching and storage to the marketing of seafood.

The development of fishing villages is part of the Government’s efforts to strengthen the marine and fisheries ecosystem and improve the welfare of coastal communities.

The program aims to provide fishers and fishing communities with adequate infrastructure and better access to the fisheries value chain. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RAS/MEP)