Latest National Fisheries Development Board News & Updates

Puducherry Plans to Transform Fishing Community into Global Exporters

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Puducherry, Feb 13 (IANS) Puducherry is set to reposition its traditional fishing community at the heart of a modern, export-driven marine economy, with Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Friday outlining an ambitious plan to transform fishers into entrepreneurs and global seafood exporters. Addressing the valedictory session of the two-day International Workshop on Marine Fisheries Value Chain in the Bay of Bengal Region with Puducherry as the destination, the Chief Minister said a combination of C…

Puducherry Aims to Become Major Marine Export Gateway, Says Lieutenant Governor

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Puducherry, Feb 12 (IANS) Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan on Thursday said the union territory has the potential to emerge as a major marine export gateway of India and evolve into a model marine economy, provided it strengthens value addition and modernises fisheries infrastructure.Inaugurating a two-day international workshop on ‘Marine Fisheries Value Chain in the Bay of Bengal Region: Puducherry as Destination’, he highlighted the UT’s strategic advantages — its coastline, p…

India’s Seaweed Production Surges, Government Promotes Coastal Livelihoods

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Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.Addressing the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) via video-conferencing, Kurian said India was poise…

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Focuses on Empowering Fishers and Farmers

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New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) In a bid to empower fishers and fish farmers by enhancing their technical skills, promoting the adoption of scientific practices, and ensuring environmentally responsible operations, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) emphasises skill development and capacity building as critical enablers for modernising the fisheries value chain, the government said on Saturday.In the last six months, total 499 training programmes were conducted, benefitting total 22,921 p…