World Fisheries Day
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying will celebrate World Fisheries Day on November 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The event, themed 'India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports', aims to enhance the competitiveness of India's aquatic
Sustainable Fisheries
The Government of India has announced new rules for the sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), aimed at empowering coastal livelihoods and promoting deep-sea fishing. The initiative prioritizes fishermen cooperatives, provides training and credit support, and aims to curb illegal fishing practices. A digital Access Pass
Fisheries Outreach
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, inaugurated the Fisheries Outreach program in Kochi, emphasizing the importance of NFDP registration for welfare benefits. The program will develop nine coastal villages in Kerala with facilities funded by the Central Government. The Minister highlighted India'
Fish Tech Pavilion
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel inaugurated the Fish Tech Pavilion at World Food India 2025, showcasing innovative aquaculture technologies and sustainable practices aimed at enhancing India's Blue Economy. The pavilion features advanced systems like drones for fish transport, smart harbours, and various aquaculture methods, promoting global collaboration and
Indian Ocean
At the 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP48) in New Delhi, Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, emphasized the Indian Ocean's critical role in global governance, climate regulation, and biodiversity. He outlined five priority areas for sustainable ocean governance, including food
Global Ocean Pact
At the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a global ocean pact, showcasing India's advancements in deep-sea exploration, marine plastic clean-up, and sustainable fisheries. He highlighted the upcoming manned submersible under the Deep Ocean Mission, a nationwide