India’s Seafood Industry Set to Benefit from Turtle Excluder Device Subsidy
In a move poised to revolutionize India’s fishing practices and revive its seafood exports, the Union government is preparing to launch a subsidy scheme for turtle excluder devices (TEDs) in fishing nets. This initiative signals a significant step toward balancing environmental sustainability with economic growth in the nation’s fisheries sector.
India Sets Sail for ₹1 Lakh Crore Seafood Export Goal with Deep-Sea Fishing Push
February 24, 2025 – India is charting new waters in its quest to become a global seafood powerhouse, with ambitious plans to boost annual exports from ₹60,523 crore to an impressive ₹1 lakh crore. The key? A bold move into deep-sea fishing, backed by cutting-edge technology and a renewed focus
GSA Unveils Seafood Processing Standard 6.0: A New Era in Global Seafood Safety and Sustainability
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has made a significant milestone in the seafood industry with the official release of the Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) version 6.0. This latest iteration is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and marks a substantial advancement in ensuring
Drone Technology Takes Flight: A New Era for India’s Fisheries Sector
Union Minister of State Shri George Kurian inaugurates workshop on Application and Demonstration of Drone Technology in Fisheries and AquacultureDrone technology in the fisheries sector is going to be a game changer- Union Minister Shri George Kurian Centre to develop 100 climate resilient coastal villages to protect fisher livelihood said
ICAR-CIFT Earns Prestige as Newly Declared Centre of Excellence in Food Authenticity
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) has been officially recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Food Authenticity. This notable designation was announced during a national workshop titled “Food Authenticity and Traceability using Omics Techniques,” held at the institute as part of the ICAR-NASF Foodomics
Fish Out of Water: Growing Seafood in Labs, a Kochi Lab Leads the Way in India
Imagine enjoying your favorite fish dish without harming the oceans or contributing to overfishing. Sounds too good to be true, right? But thanks to advancements in lab-grown meat technology, this vision might become a reality sooner than you think. In a pioneering initiative, a government lab in Kochi, India, has
Diving Deeper: Indian Seafood Tech Startup Makes Waves with $4 Million Funding
Chennai-based Aquaconnect, a full-stack aquaculture startup, has raised $4 million in a pre-series B funding round led by S2G Ventures. The startup aims to transform the Indian aquaculture landscape by linking fish farmers to supplies and markets. Aquaconnect will use the fresh funding to ramp up its operations, expand its
Leveraging Frontier Technologies to Revolutionize India’s Fisheries Sector
In response to the surging demand for fish, an imperative driving force for the economy, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery emphasized the need for innovative strategies to enhance productivity. Speaking at a high-level national workshop jointly organized by NITI Aayog, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), and the
West Bengal Takes a Bite Out of Seafood Exports with New Fish Testing Lab
In a move to ensure the quality and safety of its seafood exports, the West Bengal government has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art fish testing laboratory at Junput in East Midnapore district. This facility, equipped with advanced equipment and expertise, will help mitigate the problem of export rejections due to pollution
Kerala based Startup Launches Digital Platform for Decentralized Finance in Seafood Exports
Breaking Barriers for Seafood Exporters: A New Wave of Decentralized Finance A revolutionary digital platform, Renai.IO, is poised to disrupt the seafood export industry by offering a decentralized finance (DeFi) solution for exporters seeking cheaper and easier access to funding. This Kerala-based startup, led by entrepreneur Avira Tharakan, promises to
Indian Expat’s Innovative Research Paves the Way for Greener Seafood Exports
From Sea to Sustainability: Ajith PJ’s Research Paves the Way for Greener Seafood Exports A transformative wave is cresting in the maritime industry, driven by the innovative research of Indian expat Ajith PJ. His doctoral research, focused on measuring energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in offshore support vessels, has
From Bytes to Blooms: A Technological Revolution Flourishes in Aquacultural Waters
In the ever-evolving landscape of technological innovation, the lines between seemingly disparate realms are blurring, igniting unexpected solutions to complex challenges. One such intersection lies at the confluence of the digital and the natural, where the seemingly unrelated worlds of computing and aquaculture are merging to create a revolutionary force
Kerala govt., ISRO to work closely in ocean studies, fisheries
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an agreement with the Kerala government to work closely in ocean studies and fisheries. The agreement will enable researchers to use ISRO’s expertise and methods to explore the depths of the ocean, measure ocean surface temperature, wave height, salinity and sea surges,
Revolutionizing Aquaculture Disease Surveillance: Drones Take Flight in India
The aquaculture sector in India is poised for a transformative leap forward with the integration of drone technology and remote sensing techniques. Kenton L Morgan, a former emeritus professor of epidemiology at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, shed light on this groundbreaking development during the AquaEpi III conference held- 1
- 2