Fisheries

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• National Fisheries Development Board, Invest India Host Vertical Focused Industry Roundtables in Hyderabad

  The concerted efforts of the Indian government, the Department of Fisheries, and Invest India, alongside active industry engagement, are propelling the Indian fisheries and aquaculture sector towards sustained growth, improved market reach.…

• Union Fisheries Minister Rupala Emphasizes on Enhanced Innovation in The Fisheries Sector

  Aquaculture, according to Rupala, is a rapidly expanding sector in food production that offers livelihood and employment opportunities to approximately thirty million fishermen and fish farmers in the country.…

• Under-utilized Seafood Offers Solution to Global Hunger Crisis

  By unlocking the potential of our oceans, we can ensure a sustainable and nutritious food supply while mitigating the challenges posed by a growing population and climate change.…

• National Webinar Held on Sustainability of Fish Meal Industry and Livelihoods of Fishermen for a Thriving Fisheries Sector

  The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organized a national webinar on the sustainability of the Fish Meal Industry and the livelihoods of fishermen as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.…

• Parshottam Rupala Kickstarts VI Phase of Sagar Parikrama Yatra in Andaman Islands Today

  Union Minister Parshottam Rupala embarks on "Sagar Parikrama," across coastal areas aiming to engage with fishermen, fish farmers, and beneficiaries of government schemes to address their concerns and gather suggestions for the development of the fisheries sector.…

• ICAR-CIFRI Ranches 2.5 Lakh Indian Major Carps in West Bengal

  On 6th May 2023, under the Namami Gange programme, ICAR - Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) at Barrackpore organised a National River Ranching Programme 2023 at Barendrapara Ghat at Bally in Howrah, West Bengal.…

• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Emphasizes Modernizing Fishing Industry

  Next month, the Kerala State Government is expecting to commission five modern, deep-sea fishing vessels.…

• No Mention of Fishing Ban Period Compensation in Fisheries Minister's Announcement Leaves TN Fishermen Disheartened

  Other announcements that exhilarated the community are the extension of fishing vessels' license period to three years, the rise of compensation for natural death for fishers from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, the rise of daily relief amount to families of missing fishermen from Rs…

• Haryana Sets up 165-member FPO to Boost Shrimp Farming

  Haryana has established a farmer producer organization (FPO) in Sirsa district with a foundation of 165 farmers to encourage prawn farming with the assistance of NABARD, with the goal of developing it into an organization similar to Amul with its own brand and processing capabilities.…

• Shrimp Farming Transforms Haryana Farmers' Lives & Increases Profits by 10 Times

  Shrimp farming is common in the coastal region. Yet, landlocked Haryana in the country's north is quickly developing as a state that is offering farmers experiencing low yield owing to salt a profitable alternative in prawn production. Notwithstanding its reliance on Southern and Eastern states…

• Mariculture Emerging as a Lucrative Business Prospect for India's Coastal Regions: CMFRI

  According to a new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), mariculture has emerged as a promising commercial prospect for India's coastal districts, delivering reasonable income to coastal people even as extreme weather occurrences like cyclones reduce fishing days every year.…

• Tamil Nadu to Receive Significant Funding for Fisheries Sector from Centre

  Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, was answering a question by MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu that he listed the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, financial assistance, infrastructure projects, and issuance of ID cards as some of the schemes sanctioned.…

• Bengal Govt Launches Project to Deploy Artificial Reefs Deep in Bay of Bengal

  To encourage sustainable fishing and improve the livelihood of marginal fishermen, the Bengal government has launched a pilot project to deploy artificial reefs deep in the Bay of Bengal under its authority.…

• President Murmu Appreciates Lakshadweep’s Community-Based Ornamental Fish Aquaculture

  On a visit to the Lakshadweep islands, President Droupadi Murmu participated in an interactive session with women beneficiaries of an innovative community aquaculture programme to encourage ornamental fish farming on March 18.…

• Union Minister Rupala Emphasizes on PMMSY scheme to Boost Fisheries Sector

  Union Minister Parshottam Rupala highlighted the importance of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY) scheme and other initiatives being undertaken to boost India's Blue Revolution during the Sagar Parikrama Phase IV programme. He announced plans to focus on developing fishing harbours, fish landing centres,…

• ICAR-CIFRI Celebrates 77th Foundation Day with Fishermen & Farmers, Honors Achievements in Fisheries Development

  ICAR-CIFRI celebrated its 77th Foundation Day in Barrackpore, where approximately 100 fish farmers and fishermen attended the event. The West Bengal Department of Fisheries Secretary, Shri A. Singh, discussed state government fisheries policies, and other dignitaries released several publications.…

• Ornamental Fishes in Kerela Receives Boost by KAVIL

  Kerala Aqua Ventures International Limited (KAVIL), an enterprise under the Department of Fisheries is pushing for the growth of ornamental fisheries which have suffered heavy losses following the Covid-19 lockdown.…

• Odisha CM Advises Fisheries Officials to Act as Facilitators & Inspire Fish Farming for Income Boost

  The Chief Minister gave advice to the recently recruited assistant fisheries officials, encouraging them to act as facilitators, inspire people to pursue fishing, and help increase their income.…

• Parshottam Rupala Visits Leh to Boost Fisheries Ecosystem in Country

  Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, visited the Union Territory of Leh (Ladakh) for a review meeting programme. The visit began on March 11, 2023 in Leh (Ladakh) and ended on March 12, 2023 in Kargyam Satoo and Phobrang, Union Territory…

• ‘Theera Sadassu’ To Be Held by Fisheries Department for Coastal Upliftment

  The Fisheries Department will host "theera sadassu" at 47 designated locations in the coastal constituencies, a public interaction programme designed to engage with residents of the coastal region, hear their concerns, and take appropriate action in addition to promoting the government's development and welfare initiatives…

• Parshotam Rupala Visits Mini Aquarium Centre Under PMMSY at Tanmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

  Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy, Government of India, paid a visit to Jammu and Kashmir.…

• Union Minister Urges Exporters to Ensure Availability of Shrimp in Domestic Market

  On February 27, Union Ministers Parshottam Rupala and L. Murugan attended the launch of the National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases at CIBA in Chennai.…

• "Blue Economy is Intrinsically Connected to SDG 14": CAG

  On February 27, Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu stated that the blue economy is inextricably linked to SDG 14 titled 'Life Below Water,' which concerns the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.…

• UK- Indo Fishery Scientists Discuss ‘One Health’ Concept to Meet the Increasing Seafood Demand

  ‘One Health’ aquaculture is a concept that fishery scientists and experts from India and UK want to emulate with an Indo-UL partnership in the country. This concept revolves around the idea of providing optimum health for people, aquatic animals, plants, and the environment.…

• ICAR-CIFRI Releases 2,000 Hilsa Spawn into Ganga Under the National Mission for Clean Ganga Project

  On February 22, 2023, at Suryadev Ghat in Rajmahal, Jharkhand, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute released 2,000 hilsa spawn and 2,00,000 fertilised eggs into the Ganga as part of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).…

• Fishermen will soon get benefit of Kisan Credit Card

  Maharashtra’s minister of fisheries, Sudhir Mungantiwar, promised fresh subsidies and greater infrastructure for the fishing industry.…

• India's Seafood Exports Set to Reach Record Level of USD 8 billion

  Despite three years of a sluggish global market caused by the pandemic, logistical challenges, and strict inspections of shrimp consignments, the country's seafood exports are expected to reach an all-time high of US$ 8 billion in FY 2022-23.…

• USAID Launches Safe Fish Certification & Licensing Scheme to Regulate Fishing Sector in Ghana

  As part of the programme, fish processors will adopt a code of conduct to comply with safety and sanitation standards that reduce pollution. While the Ghana Standards Authority certifies export standards, the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority certifies domestic market implementation of these standards…

• New Scheme Focuses on Formalising Fisheries Sector; Increase of 38.45% Over Previous Budget

  The agriculture ministry said in a statement that a newly announced sub-scheme with a budget of 6,000 crore will help improve the incomes of fishermen, vendors, and small businesses while also helping to formalize the fisheries sector.…

• “No Panchayat Would Lack Dairy or Fishery Cooperative Society in Next 5 Years”: Amit Shah

  Union Home Affairs Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the Centre has made provisions and allocated adequate funds in the recently released Union Budget 2023-24 for the registration of over 2 lakh multi-dimensional Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).…

• Dept of Fisheries Holds 2-Day ‘Annual Plan Preparation’ Workshop for Commissioners/Directors of All States/UTs’

  Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organised a two-day 'Annual Plan Preparation' workshop from 4-5 January 2023, for fisheries officials from all States/UTs to brainstorm, share information, and resolve on-the-ground challenges through effective and efficient planning.…

• Kerala Woman Earns 5 Lakh Through Cage Fishing Using Govt Subsidy; Wins CMFRI Award

  With the help of technical advice from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Smija from and several women from her neighborhood have started successful cage fishing that is helping them earn a good income.…

• How to Rear and Sell Carp Fish for Higher Profits

  Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758), also known as common carp, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. It is a freshwater species and is also found in brackish water. A huge global distribution makes farming in the agricultural sector very popular. Here’s a complete guide on…

• Indian Immunologicals Joins Hands with CIFE to Develop First Fish Vaccine

  IIL plans to introduce vaccines and immunostimulants with technology transfer from various ICAR fisheries institutes.…

• China Grants Free Fuel to Sri Lankan Farmers & Fishermen

  Sri Lanka also reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) earlier this month for a USD 2.9 billion loan, which is expected to help the country emerge from its crisis.…

• Doubling Fishers’ Income: A Sustainable Development Approach by CIFRI

  The purpose of World Fisheries Day was to raise awareness of the serious threats to the sustainability of inland and marine resources, including overfishing, habitat destruction, and other issues. To commemorate this day and raise awareness about sustainability in the management of fisheries of inland…

• Aquaconnect Becomes the First Indian Fisheries Startup to Earn an ISO 27001 For Information Security Management

  Being ISO/IEC certified means Aquaconnect is now fully equipped to safeguard its data and review information safety constantly, making our platform more reliable and adding value to our portfolio of services.…

• National Fisheries Development Board Receives 'India Agribusiness Awards 2022'

  The fair highlighted key stakeholders' advancements and modernizations in major sectors such as food, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and fisheries.…

• Sarbananda Sonowal Announces Multiple Initiatives to Unlock Potential of Blue Economy at IMU Convocation

  The blue economy is about more than just market opportunities; it also protects and develops intangible 'blue' resources. It establishes an inclusive model through which coastal states, which may lack the capacity to manage their abundant ocean resources, can begin to extend the benefits of…

• Samudrayaan Mission: Govt Plans to Send Humans 6,000 m Deep in Ocean

  The Deep Ocean Mission, which places a focus on the development of deep-sea technology, includes the construction of manned submersibles with a maximum operating depth of 6,000 metres as well as technologies for deep-sea mining, resource exploitation, and marine biodiversity.…

• National Workshop Organized on Role of Cooperatives and Federations in Fisheries Sector

  The workshop emphasized the importance of strengthening fisher cooperatives, with a particular emphasis on the gaps in the field and the challenges that cooperatives face in different states. The officials of fisheries federations were educated on various Government of India schemes that would allow them…

• Aquariums Created by Fisheries Students Was the Centre of Attraction at Ornamental Fish Festival

  The Experiential Learning Programs (ELP) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the "STUDENT READY" program, according to Dr. Vaneet Inder Kaur, Principal Scientist, are important in promoting youth independence.…

• MPEDA Targets 1 Lakh crore Seafood Export by 2025

  "We now have a target of 1 lakh crore by 2025." We are working on it. We are attempting to create an ecosystem in which the gains can be sustained and improved in the future. That would be a more significant approach," MPEDA chief…

• Marine Products Export Development Authority to Celebrate Golden Jubilee in Vijayawada

  MPEDA is responsible, as a nodal agency, for the holistic development of India's seafood industry in order for it to realize its full export potential. Based on MPEDA recommendations, the Government of India notified new standards for fishing vessels, storage facilities, processing plants, and conveyances.…

• Ministry of FAHD Organizes Webinar on ‘Potential & Role of Fisheries Cooperatives’

  According to Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary of Fisheries, with increased production and productivity in the Indian fisheries sector, the government is focusing more on establishing cooperatives to enable small-scale fishers to access institutional credit, quality inputs, transportation, logistics, and other services through collectivization.…

• CIFT Launches Nationwide Campaign on ‘Fish for Health and Prosperity’

  KN Raghavan, Chairman of the Marine Products Exports Development Authority (MPEDA) emphasized the major issues contributing to ocean famine, which affects the livelihoods of millions of fishers and the availability of cheap and nutritious fish. He urged people to work together to solve these problems…

• "Fisheries Sector should be ‘Integrated’ like Dairy Industry", Ministry of Rural Development

  Growing seaweed, ornamental fishing, and cage culture were also mentioned as viable livelihood activities by the secretary. "We believe aquaculture is an important source of income for a large number of people, and we will collaborate with everyone in the sector," NN Sinha added.…

• Algae Provides New Opportunities for Indigenous Fishermen in Panama

  FAO is now providing new opportunities for the Guna people by sharing knowledge about algae production and processing. A new training initiative for coastal Indigenous fishers, particularly women, provides them with alternative sources of income.…

• Fish Preservation: Different Ways to Preserve Fishes

  The techniques for preserving fish that are most frequently consumed include chilling, freezing, curing (drying, salting, and smoking), canning, marinating, and fermentation.…

• WTO Ended a 7-Year Negotiating Drought, Agrees on All Issues including Fisheries Subsidies

  It has brought back multilateralism. India assumed a significant leadership role and served as the voice of the developing world and LDCs (Least Developed Countries). During the various sessions and meetings, developing countries worked to reach consensus and provide solutions to break any deadlocks that…