Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and the Maldives to enhance bilateral collaboration in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture aims to promote sustainable tuna and deep-sea fisheries, strengthen aquaculture and sustainable resource management, foster fisheries-based eco-tourism, and support innovation and scientific research across … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gangtok, July 10 (IANS) Sikkim Fisheries Minister Puran Kumar Gurung on Thursday asserted that the hill state has transformed into a leading place across the country in sustainable fisheries, truly setting an example for others to follow. Minister Gurung said, “The declaration of Sikkim as India’s First Organic Fish Cluster … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Lakshadweep, June 11 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, George Kurian, described seaweed farming as a promising venture in the fisheries sector, presenting a significant livelihood opportunity for the coastal population, especially women. Addressing farmers, fishermen and beneficiaries of different central schemes during the Viksit … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (IANS) Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has departed for France to participate in the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which is being held in Nice, France. Speaking to IANS before his departure, Cherian said the summit aims to address critical challenges confronting the oceans and inspire … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Agartala, May 17 (IANS) In a significant boost to Tripura’s dairy sector, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Minister of State SP Singh Baghel on Saturday inaugurated a 40,000 TLPD (Thousand Litres Per Day) milk processing plant … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department has intensified patrolling in the coastal waters of Thoothukudi following multiple complaints of illegal fishing during the 61-day annual fishing ban, which aims to conserve marine biodiversity. The ban, effective from April 15 to June 14, prohibits mechanised boats and trawlers … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation for key fisheries projects covering 7 coastal states and UTs with a total outlay of Rs 255 crore, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The government is slated to organise a ‘Coastal States Meet 2025’ here on Monday where fisheries projects worth Rs 255 crore will be unveiled to further strengthen the marine fisheries sector. The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is organising … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kochi, April 12 (IANS) Preparations are gaining momentum for the 5th National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025), scheduled to be conducted in November and December this year. The census is expected to cover around 1.2 million fisher households across India’s coastal states and union territories. Funded and coordinated by the … Read more