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West Bengal’s Fishers Push for Secure Fishing Rights, Climate Insurance and Social Protection

KVA KhadarOctober 10, 2026October 10, 202605 mins

Community consultations for India’s National Plan of Action on Small-Scale Fisheries call for women’s inclusion, easier access to welfare schemes and protection from coastal risks Protection of traditional fishing rights, climate-risk insurance, stronger social security and greater participation in coastal development decisions emerged as key demands from small-scale fishers in West Bengal during consultations for…

Fishers Get a Voice in India’s Small-Scale Fisheries Plan

KVA KhadarOctober 10, 2026October 10, 202606 mins

Govt. seeks fishers’ views to frame National Plan of Action on small-scale fisheries New Delhi: India’s efforts to build the National Plan of Action for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) have entered a crucial phase, as the Central Government is spearheading large-scale community consultations across the coastal states to seek fishers’ views in framing the…

India Moves Closer Towards National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries

KVA KhadarSeptember 1, 202606 mins

India’s Fisheries Secretary Dr Abhilaksh Likhi formally launched the country’s development phase of the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) suggested by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

India to Strengthen AI-driven Techs in Fisheries

KVA KhadarMay 29, 2026June 13, 202606 mins

Central Government has showcased a roadmap for technology-driven initiatives integrating AI, satellite communication and digital traceability systems to strengthen monitoring, control and surveillance.

BOBP-IGO alerted that a large share of the region’s fishing fleet is nearing the end of its life cycle and requires urgent replacement and sustainable disposal.

Bay of Bengal Nations Gear Up for Transformation in Fisheries Governance

KVA KhadarFebruary 28, 2026March 3, 202604 mins

Roadmap presented at FAO’s global meeting of Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, in Reykjavik, Iceland

International Workshop on Marine Fisheries Value Chain

Infrastructure Inefficacies Cause Wastage of 25 to 35 Million Tonnes of Fish: BOBP-FAO study

KVA KhadarFebruary 13, 2026June 13, 202604 mins

Infrastructure inefficiencies in marine fisheries sector cause wastage of 25 to 35 million tonnes of fish globally every year, according to a global study

Union Fisheries Joint Secretary Sagar Mehra

India Set to Shift Focus from Volume Centric Growth to Value Addition in Marine Sector

KVA KhadarFebruary 12, 2026June 13, 202604 mins

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

The meet seeks to address the growing need for closer dialogue among value-chain actors to reduce fragmentation and promote coordinated approaches to sectoral stewardship.

Global Meet to Discuss India’s Role in Seafood Economy

KVA KhadarFebruary 11, 2026June 13, 202604 mins

India’s critical role in the global seafood economy and the growing sustainability challenges facing its marine ingredients sector