Kochi, Jan 13 (IANS) The ‘Matsya Mela’ at Kavaratti concluded with a strong push for establishing an integrated fisheries hub in Lakshadweep, a step aimed at transforming the archipelago’s fisheries sector into a sustainable and high-value contributor to the island economy.The proposed hub is envisioned as a single-window platform to streamline fish marketing, strengthen the fisheries value chain, and enhance income and livelihood security for local fishing communities.Experts and stakeholders…
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Kochi, Jan 12 (IANS) In a significant push to unlock its vast blue economy potential, the Lakshadweep administration is preparing to roll out a comprehensive road map aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, technological advancement and large-scale investments in the fisheries and mariculture sectors.Addressing stakeholders on the sidelines of the ongoing Matsya Mela in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep Fisheries Secretary Raj Thilak, IFS, outlined a series of strategic initiatives focussed on strengthening t…