Island UTs Dive into Blue Economy Boom: Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Seafood Exports Take Center Stage
The Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are charting a thrilling course towards economic prosperity, with the government prioritizing the development of a vibrant blue economy. Fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood exports are taking center stage in this transformation, fueled by a wave of strategic initiatives and investments.
Asian Seafood in Limbo: India’s Onion Export Ban Hurts Beloved Dishes
Across Asia, beloved seafood dishes are losing their spice due to India’s unexpected ban on onion exports. From Bangladesh’s fragrant biryanis to Sri Lanka’s fiery fish curries, the humble onion, usually sourced from India, is now shrouded in uncertainty. The sudden export halt, spurred by a domestic price hike, has
Seaweed to the Rescue: CMFRI Develops Natural Remedies for Immunity and Cholesterol
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has announced a promising step forward in healthcare, signing a deal to commercialize two seaweed-based nutraceuticals with impressive potential. These natural products tackle common health concerns – one boosting anti-viral immunity and the other combating high cholesterol. Dr. A Gopalakrishnan, director of CMFRI,
Odisha University Dives Deep: Unlocking the Secrets of the Bay of Bengal for Sustainable Fisheries
Odisha’s Berhampur University, a beacon of academic excellence, is setting sail on a voyage of discovery. On Tuesday, they announced a significant partnership with the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), a regional think tank dedicated to marine ecology and sustainable fisheries management. This collaboration promises to unlock the
Superbugs in the Sea: The Looming Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance in Indian Fisheries
India’s booming aquaculture industry, feeding millions and bringing economic prosperity, faces a hidden enemy: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in fish farms are breeding superbugs, bacteria resistant to the very drugs meant to protect them. This silent crisis threatens not just fish health and future harvests,
Fins and Identification: Uttar Pradesh Unveils First-of-Its-Kind “Fish Aadhaar” Project
In a unique initiative aimed at sustainable fisheries and environmental protection, Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to launch “Fish Aadhaar,” a pioneering identification system for fish. Inspired by the human Aadhaar program, this project will equip fish with miniature chips containing information about their origin, specifically the river they come
Boosting India’s Fishing Industry: A ₹38,000 Crore Investment in Infrastructure
The Indian government has made a significant investment in the fisheries sector, allocating a whopping ₹38,000 crore for infrastructure development over the past decade. This commitment to the industry’s growth was announced by Dr. L Murugan, the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, in a statement to
PDS Goes Beyond Rice and Wheat: States Now Free to Add Millets and Seafood
The central government has said that states are free to add nutrient-dense options like millets and seafood to the Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme from their own budgets. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said this in reply to a question in the Lok Sabha by YSRCP MP L S Devarayalu. Goyal
Kerala Shrimp Farmers Dive into “Indicus Revolution” as Native Species Thrives in Trial
Indian White Shrimp Makes a Splash: Successful Trial Diversifies Aquaculture in Kerala The Indian white shrimp (Penaeus indicus) is making a comeback in Kerala’s aquaculture scene, thanks to a successful farming trial conducted by ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) under the Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan scheme. This promising development
Saudi Arabia and China Dive into Deeper Aquaculture Cooperation
Saudi Arabia and China are poised to strengthen their ties in the aquaculture sector, with recent discussions at the Global Investment Promotion Conference in Shenzhen, China, paving the way for increased investment and collaboration. Representatives from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture met with over 60 specialized Chinese
Global Shrimp Council Sets Sail for US Shores: Nine Countries, 20 Companies Aim to Hook American Hearts (and Plates)
A new force has risen in the world of shrimp: the Global Shrimp Council (GSC), a powerful alliance of nine countries and 20 companies with their sights firmly set on conquering the American market. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by America’s National Fisheries Institute (NFI), is more than just a marketing
Kerala on the Hook: Union Pushes for Safety Upgrades at Notorious Muthalapozhi Fishing Harbour
Muthalapozhi fishing harbour, notorious for its string of tragic accidents, is finally facing a push for safety upgrades. The Union government has urged Kerala to submit a comprehensive proposal by year’s end, merging its existing ₹50 crore modernization plan with recommendations from a crucial study. For decades, Muthalapozhi has been
Cyclone Michaung’s Silver Lining: Bumper Fish Catch Floods Chennai Harbor, Boosting Exports and Consumers
While Chennai recovers from Cyclone Michaung’s wrath, an unexpected bounty has washed ashore at the Kasimedu fishing harbor. Over 1,000 tonnes of export-quality fish, from groupers and red snappers to prawns and rockfish, have flooded the market, impacting prices and igniting hope for the city’s fishermen. “It’s a post-cyclone surprise,”