fisheries

Kathua, March 30, 2026: The Department of Floriculture organized a training and awareness program for farmers under the MIDH scheme in Kathua today. Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, was the chief guest at the event.A large number of farmers attended the program, with the notable...

Chandigarh, March 30 – For decades, Punjab's agricultural landscape has followed a familiar pattern: wheat in the winter and rice in the summer. While this cycle once played a vital role in ensuring the nation's food security, it is now facing challenges.Challenges such as shrinking...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called fishermen "a strong foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat," who continue to strengthen the country's economy, and mentioned the efforts being made to further enhance the fisheries sector.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

Jamshedpur, March 29 Nabard Chairman Shaji K V inaugurated a Rural Business Incubation Centre funded by the bank at XLRI-Xavier School of Management here.The rural business incubation centre is the first such National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard)-funded incubator based...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that fisheries in India are a crucial source of livelihood and food security, supporting over 9 million fishermen, primarily small, traditional, and artisanal fishermen who practice sustainable methods.He made this statement during the...

The 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Iceland took place yesterday in Reykjavik. During the consultation, both sides reviewed the status of cooperation in all fields, including political, trade, and investment; the implementation of the India-EFTA-TEPA agreement...

Reykjavik, March 24 – Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, met with Iceland Parliament Speaker, Thorunn Sveinbjarnardottir, on Tuesday, discussing issues of mutual interest and parliamentary exchanges.In a statement shared on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil announced on Tuesday in the State Council that the government will soon release a comprehensive new cooperation policy to further promote the development of the sector.He claimed that the cooperative sector is a model for...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane announced on Tuesday a complete crackdown on illegal LED fishing in the Konkan region, declaring a zero-tolerance policy to protect traditional fishermen and marine resources.Responding to a discussion in the House, Rane said the...

Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, today. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that both sides discussed the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 22 Demanding Scheduled Caste (SC) status for the Nishad community, Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad broke down on stage during a rally on Sunday, saying he would resign if the demand is not granted.Launching what he said was a clarion call for the 2027 Assembly...

Amaravati, March 22: Expressing concern over the trespassing and illegal fishing by mechanized fishing boats from Tamil Nadu in the territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh, the state government has taken up the issue with the authorities in Tamil Nadu.Rama Shankar Naik, Commissioner of Fisheries...

Gandhinagar, March 22 The latest increase in bulk diesel prices has been withdrawn for fishermen in Gujarat after the state approached the Centre, Fisheries Minister Jitu Vaghani said.The price of premium or higher-grade petrol was increased on Friday by Rs 2 per litre, while the rate of bulk...

Gandhinagar, March 21 The recent increase in bulk diesel prices has been withdrawn for Gujarat's fishermen after the state approached the Centre, Fisheries Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Saturday.The Gujarat government had urged the Centre to provide relief to the fisheries sector by...

Mumbai, March 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav said on Wednesday that Maharashtra's Konkan region has significant potential to generate substantial foreign exchange through fisheries, fruit cultivation, and tourism, and called for a non-political approach for the long-term development of...

Imphal, March 18 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the banking sector and development institutions to work together with renewed commitment to build a prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant state.Speaking at the launch of the 'State Focus Paper 2026-27', he said, "Our...

Srinagar, March 14 Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced a Rs 100 crore Integrated Aqua Park Project in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to strengthen aquaculture infrastructure and create employment opportunities in the region.Singh, the Minister for Fisheries, Animal...

Srinagar, March 14 Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that Jammu and Kashmir has the potential for integrated fisheries development, which can generate jobs and boost the income of fish farmers."Jammu and Kashmir holds promise as a national model for integrated fisheries...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 – Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday said that the state would achieve its ambitious vision of a "Developed Odisha" by 2036 by harnessing its huge potential in the blue economy.Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of a Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 at the...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday said the state aims to contribute 5 per cent to the country’s GDP by 2047.She made this statement while inaugurating a two-day global summit on the blue economy at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan."To achieve this...