New Delhi: In a significant step toward strengthening India’s Blue Economy, India and Israel signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. Strategic Agreement Signed at Ministerial Level The agreement was formalised between Israel’s Agriculture and Food…
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Namami Gange Boosts Indigenous Fish Stocks
New Delhi, February 26: A decade of scientific river ranching under the Government of India’s Namami Gange Programme has significantly strengthened indigenous fish stocks in the River Ganga and its tributaries. Between 2017 and 2025, 205.5 lakh indigenous fish seeds were released through 169 targeted ranching interventions, marking one of…
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National Fisheries Meet Maps Growth Path 2026
New Delhi witnessed the National Conference of Fisheries Secretaries convened by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, on January 16, 2026. Chaired by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, the meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of key schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana…
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Lakshadweep Hosts First Investors’ Meet on Fisheries
Lakshadweep marked a historic milestone in India’s Blue Economy journey with the successful organization of its first-ever Investors’ Meet focused on fisheries and aquaculture. Held at Bangaram Island, the event aimed to unlock the vast marine potential of the island territory and attracted investors from across the country, with investment…
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India’s Blue Economy: NITI Aayog Deep-Sea Fisheries Strategy
NITI Aayog has released a detailed report titled “India’s Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries” to strengthen the country’s marine fisheries sector. Launched by Prof. Ramesh Chand and Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, the report lays out a roadmap for sustainable growth, export promotion, and livelihood creation across India’s…