New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will launch the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas, at an event in Bhubaneshwar on July 9, it was announced on Wednesday.The Department of Fisheries is organising the national launch of LoA for Sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas.VP Radhakrishnan will also launch Odisha Deep Sea Mission Document during the event, to be attended by various ministers and eminent personaliti…
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Chennai, July 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s deep-sea fishing community has urged the Union government to permit data-enabled two-way satellite communication systems on fishing vessels, saying the technology is essential to improve safety, boost earnings and support the Centre’s efforts to expand deep-sea fishing.The National Association of Fishermen (NAF) has submitted a representation to Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia seeking approval for satellite-based communication services a…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Centre has assured the state governments of unlocking the full potential of the fisheries sector through a whole-of-government approach to achieve the Rs 1 lakh crore target for seafood exports while creating greater opportunities for fishers, farmers, processors, startups, and MSMEs, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.The National Workshop on Seafood Exports, which concluded at Visakhapatnam this weekend, highlighted a shared commitment among Centra…
Amaravati, May 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh fishermen arrived at Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s Undavalli residence here after sailing in 100 boats in the Krishna River to express their joy over the release of financial aid by the state government for the second consecutive year. State minister for human resources development and information technology, Nara Lokesh, who is the son of the Chief Minister, welcomed the fishermen.Lokesh posted on X that the fishermen came on 100 boats to expres…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India’s ornamental fisheries exports are estimated at around Rs 41 crore, reflecting the sector’s growing contribution to the economy, an official statement said on Saturday.India hosts about 700 indigenous freshwater and over 300 marine species available domestically, reflecting vast resource potential. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), ornamental fisheries are emerging as a high-potential sector in India, supported by rich biodiversity and grow…
Bhopal, April 13 (IANS) At the ongoing ‘Advanced Agriculture Festival’ in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, a unique and fascinating initiative, different from traditional farming, has taken centre stage. A demonstration of the benefits of pearl farming was held here, showcasing it as a new and lucrative alternative source of income for farmers.The inaugural event received commendation from Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief Minister Mohan Yad…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Real-time train tracking is operational on over 10,400 locomotives and over 40,000 fishing vessels have been equipped with NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) receivers for tracking and emergency alerts, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha that the commercial and public utilisation of NavIC has seen significant growth over the past years.“More than 60 mobile handset models from maj…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) As part of the “whole of government approach”, the Ministry of Cooperation is collaborating with the Department of Fisheries, through a Joint Working Group (JWG), to promote small-scale fishermen’s participation in deep-sea fishing, value-chain development, processing, and exports, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The Department of Fisheries is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with the highest-ever investment of Rs 20,050 crore from …
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India has emerged as a major global fisheries and aquaculture player, backed by strong policies, processing capacity and logistics, with seafood export values doubling over the past decade, according to Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj.He emphasised that India is strengthening compliance and transparency, through the National Framework on Traceability (2025), EEZ Rules (2025) and updated High Sea Fishing Guidelin…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Centre’s Department of Fisheries is organising a roundtable conference with ambassadors and high commissioners of 83 partner countries for promoting seafood exports on January 21, it was announced on Tuesday.India ranks as the sixth-largest exporter of fish and fishery products. In 2024–25, seafood exports reached 16.98 lakh metric tonnes, valued at Rs 62,408 crore ($7.45 billion), contributing nearly 18 per cent to India’s total agricultural exports.The event …