India has taken a prominent role in shaping the discourse around the blue economy, leveraging its strategic position and prioritizing the Indian Ocean region. With a coastline spanning 7,517 kilometers…
Assam’s rich water resources provide an ideal setting for a thriving aquaculture sector, contributing significantly to the global food production system. However, the industry faces challenges stemming from climate change…
The state of Orissa informed the High Court on Tuesday that the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department has enlisted an expert to conduct a study on the livelihood of…
Bengal’s rivers are facing a grave environmental crisis, as an ongoing survey reveals a dangerous decline in several fish species. Beyond the famed hilsa, the study identifies 25 common fish…
In a significant turn of events at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva, India found itself at the centre of discussions regarding the Agreement on Fisheries…
Under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the Fisheries department has initiated a pilot project for cage fishery in the Indravati reservoir. Designed to elevate the income of fish producer groups…
The district of Cuttack in Odisha has witnessed a remarkable increase in fish production, leading to a significant reduction in dependence on the Andhra Pradesh market to meet consumer demand.…
The Mahseer fish, often referred to as the tiger of freshwater, faces a critical threat to its existence in the Narmada River due to impediments in the natural flow caused…
Zimbabwe is eyeing the transformation of its fisheries and aquaculture sector into a substantial US$1 billion industry. Professor Obert Jiri, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries,…
In a bid to enhance the capabilities of seafood processing units, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has initiated a comprehensive three-day training program on ‘seafood value addition.’ The…