Puducherry Positioned as Future Marine Export Gateway
Puducherry has the potential to emerge as a major marine export gateway of the country and to become a model marine economy.
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India Set to Shift Focus from Volume Centric Growth to Value Addition in Marine Sector
Union Fisheries Joint Secretary Sagar Mehra has said that India will shift from volume to value by strengthening sustainability-driven reforms in the marine sector
Global Meet to Discuss India’s Role in Seafood Economy
India’s critical role in the global seafood economy and the growing sustainability challenges facing its marine ingredients sector
Aquaculture booms across Asia as marine capture fisheries stagnate, reveals regional study
FAO officials including Dr Omar Penarubia, Angela Lentisco and Meeta Punjabi Mehta emphasised that strengthening aquatic food value chains is crucial for nutrition, livelihoods and climate resilience across the region.
Science-Backed Data: India’s Shield Against Global Trade Barriers in Fisheries
“Scientific data is not just for conservation—it is a passport that secures our access to international markets”, says India’s Fisheries Secretary
A Tryst with the Blue Check: India’s Pathway to Sustainable Seafood Export Growth
An Interview with Dr. Ranjit Suseelan, Head (India), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Dr. Ranjit Suseelan was a speaker at a technical session co-hosted by the MSC, SSNI, and SEAI at the World Food India event in New Delhi.
India’s Marine Research Body to Form committee to Address Fisher Concerns on Shark Fishing
CMFRI proposes a balanced and pragmatic approach in implementing the act, to ensure both biodiversity conservation and the livelihood security of coastal communities
Mounting Climate Risks Endanger Small-Scale Fishers in Bay of Bengal: Report
Chennai, Sept. 18: Small-scale fishers in the Bay of Bengal region face a mounting climate emergency, with extreme weather and warming seas threatening both the lives and livelihoods of small-scale fishermen, according to a report presented at the regional meeting of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN in Chennai. Highlighting the increasing number and…
Women Make Up Nearly Half of India’s Small-Scale Fisheries: Global Study
A total of 4.8 million women engage in small-scale fisheries in the country, accounting for four out of every ten people involved in the sector. Their contributions spread across the value chain, including 27% in pre-harvest such as net-making and boat operation, 18% in harvesting and a significant 55% in post-harvest handling, processing and trade,…
India Targets Global Eco-Labelling for Lakshadweep Tuna Fisheries Using Traditional Fishing Methods
India’s Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh says the move aims to promote the sustainability of these traditional fishing methods, providing market access and premium prices for eco-certified tuna products In a major boost to India’s seafood sector, the Centre has announced plans to secure a global eco-labelling tag for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing…