Department of Fisheries and Ports (Kerala)

The Department of Fisheries and Ports is an administrative department under the Government of Kerala, responsible for fisheries development, harbour engineering, port infrastructure, and the welfare of fishermen in the state. The department formulates fisheries policies, ensures sustainable marine resource management, oversees coastal infrastructure development, and supervises fishing harbours and landing centres across Kerala.

It is one of the key economic and coastal administration departments and functions through directorates, missions, and public sector undertakings. The department implements welfare schemes for fishermen, promotes marine and inland aquaculture, and functions as a nodal authority for centrally sponsored fisheries programmes.