VP Launches LoAs for High Seas Fishing Programme to Boost Blue Economy

VP Launches LoAs for High Seas Fishing Programme to Boost Blue Economy

Highlighting the sector's growing contribution to the economy, Radhakrishnan said India is now the world's second-largest fish-producing nation, accounting for around eight per cent of global fish production.

Vice President launches major fisheries mission in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: India has taken a major step towards strengthening its marine fisheries sector and advancing the country’s Blue Economy with the national launch of the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) framework for sustainable deep-sea fishing. The landmark initiative was inaugurated by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan during a national-level programme held at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar. The event also w…

VP CP Radhakrishnan to visit Odisha today, launch deep sea fishing programme

The statement said that the letter of authorisation will enable Indian-flagged vessels to undertake fishing and fishing related activities in the high seas.

Deep Sea Fishing Mission will change the fate of fishermen, Odisha has a huge potential for fish production compared to Andhra Pradesh- Dharmendra Pradhan

By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR:Odisha Deep Sea Fisheries Mission’ will enrich the rural economy of the state through Blue-Economy and create new livelihood opportunities for thousands of fishing families in the coming days. Today’s initiative will improve the fortunes of fishing brothers and sisters and this new system will directly benefit the fishing cooperative societies of our state, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while j…

Vice President Launches National High Seas Fishing Authorisation Programme in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday launched the national programme for issuing Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) for the sustainable harvesting of fisheries in the High Seas, marking a major step towards expanding India's deep-sea fishing sector. During the event in Bhubaneswar, the Vice President also unveiled the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document and handed over Letters of Authorisation to ten Fish Farmer Producer…