Fisheries

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• China Becomes 108th Country to Join Global Pact Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

  China, with nearly 15% of the global marine catch and a fleet of over 500,000 vessels, stands among the top fishing nations. The PSMA aims to promote sustainable fishing by blocking market access to illegally caught fish.…

• Govt Strengthens Fisheries Sector with Deep-Sea Vessels, Mariculture Support, and Fisher Insurance

  In the last four years, the Department of Fisheries has approved numerous marine fisheries development projects, including the introduction of 480 deep-sea fishing vessels and the upgradation of 1,338 existing vessels.…

• Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 to be Held on March 8 in Hyderabad; Govt to Launch NFDP App, Grand Challenge

  The Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the fisheries sector, bringing together key stakeholders for discussions on emerging opportunities. The event will feature the launch of the NFDP Mobile App, the Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0, and advancements in fisheries…

• ICAR-CIFT and Reliance Foundation Launch Free Voice Message Service for Fishermen

  ICAR-CIFT and Reliance Foundation launched a voice message service to deliver vital safety and fish handling information to Kerala's fishermen. The service aims to improve safety, hygiene, and livelihoods in the fishing community.…

• FAO Urges 22% Increase in Aquatic Food Production by 2050 to Tackle Global Hunger

  FAO's SOFIA 2024 report highlights that global fisheries and aquaculture production has hit a record high, with over 62 million people employed in the sector. To meet future demand, a 22% increase in aquatic food supply will be needed by 2050.…

• New Carp Eco-Hatchery Established in Arunachal Pradesh

  A new FRP-made carp eco-hatchery was established in Rukmo Village, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, with a capacity of one million fish seeds per cycle.…

• Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Charts Strategic Path for Fisheries Growth in Key Review Meeting

  Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh chaired a key meeting at Krishi Bhawan to strategize on enhancing fisheries exports and infrastructure, focusing on value-added products and improving sectoral facilities.…

• Global Aquaculture Production Surpasses Capture Fisheries for First Time: FAO Report

  Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record high in 2022, with aquaculture surpassing capture fisheries for the first time, according to the FAO's latest report.…

• Hilsa Fish Farming Hits Milestone: Record Growth of 689g (43.6cm) in Pond Rearing

  Breakthrough achieved in Hilsa Fish Farming with record growth in pond rearing, highlighting the potential for successful captive culture.…

• ICAR-CMFRI Achieves Successful Captive Breeding of High-Value Marine Fish ‘Golden Trevally’

  ICAR- CMFRI has developed seed production technology for golden trevally, a high-value marine fish, paving the way for sustainable mariculture and seafood production in India.…

• Fit @95: The Iconic Green Sea Turtle of New England Aquarium Passes Bi-Annual Health Check

  Myrtle's significance extends beyond her longevity; she has become an emblem of the aquarium's enduring legacy.…

• Department of Fisheries Integrates Kisan Credit Card Fisheries Scheme onto JanSamarth Portal

  This initiative promises to transform access to credit for fishers, fish farmers, and stakeholders across the nation.…

• Indian Fisheries Forum's Latest Guidelines for Sustainable Sector Growth

  The Course for India's Fisheries: Insights and Recommendations from 13th IFAF Conference…

• Fish is the ultimate stakeholder in the fisheries sector: Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala

  According to the minister, concerted efforts are underway to harness the potential of this sector through effective management, technological interventions, and infrastructure development.…

• ICAR-NBFGR Establishes Trout Hatchery To Bolster Fish Farmers’ Livelihoods

  The project focuses on establishing a small-scale trout hatchery and rearing unit in Takdah, Darjeeling, West Bengal, targeting beneficiaries under STC and SCSP Scheme.…

• PM-MKSSY: Govt Approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana to Transform Fisheries Sector

  The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) begins a new era of development and formalization in the fisheries sector.…

• Govt Actively Seeks Release of 266 Fishermen Detained Abroad: An Overview

  The Indian government is actively working to secure the early release of 266 Indian fishermen detained in foreign jails.…

• What is Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?- The Blue Revolution of India

  The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna aims to empower India's fisheries sector through a 5-year vision of transforming lives and ecosystems…

• FAO's Global Fisheries Management Body Kicks Off Inaugural Meeting

  Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United States' COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management held its first meeting on January 15, 2024. The meeting emphasized on sustainable practices and biodiversity and addresses climate crisis impact.…

• Roopam Singh Sets Example of 'Girl Power' in Fish Farming

  Roopam Singh from Uttarakhand has created an example for women. Her inspiring story in the field of fish farming showcases her tremendous success, earning her substantial profits annually.…

• Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase X: Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Embarks on Transformative Fisher Outreach

  A pioneering effort in the realm of fisheries, Sagar Parikrama emerges as a groundbreaking initiative led by the Honorable Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (FAHD), Government of India. This exceptional endeavor seeks to engage directly with fisherfolk, comprehending their challenges, exploring grassroots…

• Innovative Sensor Detects Harmful Formalin in Fish at Room Temperature

  A new formaldehyde sensor has been developed to detect formalin adulteration in fish at room temperature without causing harm.…

• ‘Global Fisheries Conference India 2023’ to be Inaugrated by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala

  Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Parshottam Rupala will inaugurate Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad on November 21, 2023.…

• 'Fish Distribution in Indian Waters Getting Affected Due to Rising Sea Surface Temperatures': ICAR

  During the global climate conclave on International Fisheries Governance Dr J K Jena, Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), pointed out that "Rising sea surface temperatures affecting fish distribution in Indian waters' recently".…

• 'Fisheries Graduates Should Fill Key Positions in the Sector’, Says Himanshu Pathak

  Himanshu Pathak advocates fisheries graduates in key roles and announces qualification changes during a session at KUFOS.…

• How to Identify Fresh and Stale Fish

  The article provides a comprehensive guide on how to identify the freshness or staleness of various types of fish through visual, physical, and olfactory examinations, highlighting key indicators such as odour, appearance, and texture.…

• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Leads the Second Day of Sagar Parikrama

  Sagar Parikrama Yatra reached Tharuvaikulam, Tamil Nadu yesterday and Union Minister Parshottam Rupala emphasized on Seaweed cultivation.…

• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala leads Sagar Parikrama Phase VIII

  The primary goal of such interactions is to bridge the gap between policymakers and the people directly affected by those policies, says Rupala.…

• Parshottam Rupala, Dr L Murugan Set To Launch The Sagar Parikrama Phase-VIII In Kanyakumari Tomorrow

  This 8th phase of Sagar Parikrama will cover four coastal districts of Tamil Nadu including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Ramanathapuram. The event will also witness the launch of a Tamil song on Sagar Parikrama.…

• Parshottam Rupala Meets New Zealand Minister O'Connor for Bilateral Talks on Fisheries and Agriculture

  Potential areas of bilateral cooperation including epidemiology, animal disease management, on-farm biosecurity, and animal traceability were discussed.…

• Parshottam Rupala Visits Norway's Salmon Hatchery, Aquaculture Technologies Lab During Aqua Nor 2023 Exhibition Meet

  The delegation visited AquaNor, 2023 Exhibition at Trondheim Spektrum, interacted with participating enterprises and discussed opportunities for future collaborations.…

• 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…