India has become a significant player in the global fisheries and aquaculture industry, with seafood export values doubling in the last ten years. Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, highlighted India’s strong policies, processing capacity, and logistics supporting this growth. The country is focusing on sustainable, export-oriented growth in the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands through initiatives like the National Framework on Traceability (2025) and updated High Sea Fishing Guidelines (2025).
The minister emphasized the importance of compliance and transparency in India’s fisheries sector. He mentioned cooperation opportunities in advanced aquaculture technologies, mariculture, processing, cold chains, vessel design, digital monitoring, and technology transfer. The recent conference, attended by diplomats from 40 countries, showcased India’s expanding international partnerships in the fisheries and seafood domain.
Professor S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, highlighted the significance of seafood as a vital nutrition source contributing to global food security and employment. He stressed the Department of Fisheries’ comprehensive value-chain approach to ensure sustainable development in the sector. George Kurian, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Minority Affairs, noted India’s rapid aquaculture growth and the aim to increase seafood exports to Rs 1 lakh crore, with a 21% rise in export values over the past seven months.
