In a landmark move to expand India’s marine fisheries sector, the Government of India has launched the Access Pass for fishing in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The initiative, rolled out via the digital ReALCRaft platform, aims to empower fishers, promote sustainable harvesting of high-value oceanic resources, and boost…
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India Launches EEZ Fishing Access Pass to Boost Exports, Livelihoods
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh will inaugurate the Access Pass for fishing in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on 20th February 2026 at Veraval, Gujarat. The launch aims to operationalize the EEZ Rules, strengthen fisher livelihoods, and expand seafood exports. Unlocking India’s Offshore Fisheries Potential India’s…
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Institutional Finance Powers India’s Fisheries Blue Economy
India’s fisheries sector, long regarded as a subsistence-driven activity, is undergoing a decisive transformation into a growth-oriented Blue Economy engine, powered by institutional finance, digital integration, and targeted policy support. Recognised as a “Sunrise Sector,” fisheries now contribute 1.12 per cent to the country’s Gross Value Added and sustain the…
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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…