GLOBAL FISHERIES CONFERENCE INDIA 2023 IN AHMEDABAD
Why in the News ?
- The inaugural Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 commenced at Science City in Ahmedabad.
- Union Minister of Fisheries Parshottam Rupala and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the event.
Source: PIB
Highlights
- India has become the world’s third-largest fish-producing country .
- Inland fishing sector, supported by the government, has thrived, particularly in North India.
- Emphasis on sustainable growth and addressing challenges in the fisheries sector during the two-day conference.
- Exhibition showcased cutting-edge fisheries and aquaculture technologies at Science City.
India’s Fisheries Sector
· India is the 3rd largest fish producing and 2nd largest aquaculture nation in the world after China. · The Blue Revolution in India demonstrated importance of Fisheries and Aquaculture sector. · Fisheries Sector is considered as a sunrise sector. · Marine fisheries- 30 % (nearly) · Inland Fisheries – 70 % (nearly) · The Indian government sanctioned the flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), in May 2020 as part of the Aatmanirbhar initiative to promote fishery sector. |
Gujarat’s Contribution:
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted Gujarat’s significance, holding the highest coastline in India.
- Gujarat contributes 17 percent to the country’s fisheries exports.
- Coastal sector’s pivotal role in realizing PM’s vision of a self-reliant India emphasized during Amrit Kal.
World Fisheries Awards:
- Awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the fisheries sector were distributed.
- Inland Reservoir Leasing portal launched by CM Bhupendra Patel.
- Declaration of Dhol fish as the State fish of Gujarat.
The conference marks a significant platform for addressing challenges and paving the way for sustainable growth in India’s fisheries sector.