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Govt invites stakeholders' comments on National Fisheries Policy

A 'National Fisheries Policy 2020' has been formulated and placed in the public domain, inviting suggestions from stakeholders, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

In first day on job, new WTO chief pushes for fisheries deal

The new head of the World Trade Organization threw her support behind long-fruitless efforts among member countries to agree on some fisheries subsidies

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announces 'Nadi Adhikar Yatra' for UP fishermen

In a series of tweets in Hindi, she said that the rights of river resources are of the fishermen community and the Congress will be taking out a Yatra to fight for the rights

Indian skilled workers to get job opportunities in 14 sectors in Japan

A joint working group will be set up to follow up the implementation of this MOC

India working on plan to develop coastal regions, says PM Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the nation was working on a plan to develop its coastal regions that will include efforts to boost fisheries and seaweed exports

Sri Lanka calls for joint patrols to resolve fishing issues with India

India insisted on the early release of its fishermen arrested for allegedly poaching in the island nation's territorial waters

India, Sri Lanka hold meeting of joint working group on fisheries

India and Sri Lanka held a meeting of the joint working group on fisheries

UP best performer in inland fisheries, Odisha is best Marine state

Uttar Pradesh was awarded as best performing state in inland fisheries sector while Odisha got the award of the best Marine state on the occasion of 'World Fisheries Day'

Fisheries can attract about Rs 67,000 cr investment in 5 years: Report

The central government has also envisaged to improve the quality of life in coastal communities, the official said

Giriraj Singh releases booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

It will serve as an indispensable tool to the beneficiaries in knowing about different activities of the PMMSY

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Goa CM announces Rs 163 cr plan for fisheries sector

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced an action plan to boost fishing and said Rs 163.1 crore had been proposed for the state in the current financial year under the Atmanirbhar Bharat plan

PM launches Rs 20,050-cr PMMSY to raise fisheries exports, farmer income

PM Modi launched the Rs 20,050 crore PMMSY in 21 states, including Bihar, that will help double fisheries exports, create more employment opportunities and boost income of farmers

Modi inaugurates projects to enhance income of dairy farmers, fisheries

PM Modi launched the PMMSY and e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and data portal for direct use of farmers, which will do away with middlemen in procurement and purchase

PM to launch flagship fisheries scheme, app for farmers on Thursday

PM Modi will digitally launch the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana and also inaugurate e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers

Rs 1-trn fund, bee keeping: FM Sitharaman's 11 steps to help farmers

Government sets up Rs 1 trillion Agri-Infrastructure Fund, which will focus on short-term crop loan and investment in long-term agriculture infra

Rough times for fisheries to get worse after Covid-19 lockdown is lifted

Fishermen simply aren't able to sell as several restaurants and markets are closed. Real impact to be felt after lockdown is lifted as annual fishing ban come into effect on April 15

Govt drafting fisheries policy with Rs 45,000 cr budget for next five years

The newly carved out Fisheries Ministry is working on an overarching policy that would cover all aspects of the fishery sector

Centre approves Rs 453 cr loan to Tamil Nadu for building fishing harbours

The funds will be released from the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) that has a corpus of Rs 7,522 crore

Of 20 mn fishermen, Kisan credit cards given to 8,400 so far, says govt

However, not many cards could be distributed to fish farmers due to lack of awareness and delay in issuing RBI guidelines for implementation of this facility, sources said.

Govt okays Rs 75-bn fund to help boost fish production, jobs in fisheries

The govt aims to achieve a sustainable growth of 8-9%, so that fish production reaches the level of about 20 mn tonnes by 2022-23