Saturday, March 29, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review and accelerate development in India’s fisheries sector. The session focused on strategies to enhance infrastructure, improve market access, and boost credit availability for fishermen.
During the meeting, participants discussed the need to scale up deep sea fishing. This move, according to officials, could open new revenue channels and increase India’s global share in fish exports. PM Modi underlined the importance of building capacity and modernizing practices to make Indian fisheries globally competitive.
Highlighting the government’s long-standing efforts, PM Modi stated that extensive work has already been done to upgrade sector-specific infrastructure. Moreover, significant steps have been taken to ensure that fishermen receive easier access to credit and broader entry into markets.
The brainstorming session included discussions on sustainable fishing practices, cold storage logistics, and improving the fisheries value chain. The government aims to integrate technology and data-driven tools to further streamline operations in coastal and inland fisheries.
