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PM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council to discuss growth and reforms

PM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council to discuss growth and reforms

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with the members of the PM-Economic Advisory Council. PM Modi and the members of the Economic Advisory Council discussed various ideas and measures to further boost India`s economic growth in times of global turmoil. Various reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business were also discussed. The Members also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia Conflict on India and the world. The meeting comes at a time when economies across the world continue to grapple with geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties and uneven growth trends. Last month, PM Modi made seven appeals to citizens to contribute towards economic resilience by reducing dependence on imported fuel and adopting environmentally sustainable alternatives amid the West Asia conflict. PM Modi urged citizens to prioritise work from home, cut fuel consumption, avoid foreign travel for a year, adopt Swadeshi products, reduce cooking oil use, shift to natural farming and curb gold purchases. To combat the volatility of fuel prices, PM Modi urged a shift …

Fish Production In Maharashtra Up By 47%; Govt Plans AI-Driven Push In Freshwater Fisheries | India News

Fish Production In Maharashtra Up By 47%; Govt Plans AI-Driven Push In Freshwater Fisheries | India News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 14:04 IST Maharashtra Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said that the government is using AI to boost freshwater fish production across the state. Maharashtra Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said that the government is using AI to boost freshwater fish production across the state. (Photo: X) The Maharashtra government has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to boost freshwater fish production across the state, Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said in the Legislative Assembly while replying to discussions on budgetary demands. Rane said the government has started mapping lakes and collecting accurate data on fish production using AI tools. The initiative is being carried out with the support of a private technology partner. The project aims to gather detailed information about lakes across the state and improve fish production through better planning and monitoring. According to the minister, many lakes, especially in regions such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, have been allotted to different institutions for the past 30 to 40 years. However, reliable data on the actual fish production in these …

India-Israel sign joint declaration to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture| India News

India-Israel sign joint declaration to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture| India News

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A high-level Indian delegation led by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, concluded a successful visit to Israel from January 13-15 to participate in the Second Global Summit on “Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026”, held in Eilat, Israel. The key areas of collaboration include joint research and development in advanced aquaculture technologies such as Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), biofloc, cage culture (@LalanSingh_1/x) The visit marked a significant step in further strengthening bilateral cooperation between India and Israel in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, as per an official statement by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. The statement said that the two sides signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to strengthen the cooperation in the field of Fisheries and Aquaculture, acknowledging the long standing and strategic partnership between India and Israel, shared vision for sustainable development, recognizing the critical role of fisheries and aquaculture for food security, livelihoods, and economic growth in both the nations, and highlighting Israel’s advanced technologies and innovations in aquaculture and …

Govt. Fisheries LP School gets major facelift

Govt. Fisheries LP School gets major facelift

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P. Abdul Hameed, MLA, (left) and Faizal Kottikollon unveiling a ‘tree of togetherness’ during the inaugural ceremony of the renovated Government Fisheries LP School at Kadalundi Nagaram in Vallikkunnu panchayat on February 17. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN The philanthropic efforts of the Faizal and Shabana Foundation transformed the Government LP School at Kadalundi Nagaram into a campus with state-of-the-art facilities in coastal Vallikkunnu panchayat. The foundation spent over ₹1 crore to uplift the primary school, making it a model for other government schools along the coast. Unveiling the renovated facilities on Monday (February 17), Faizal Kottikollon and his wife Shabana expressed happiness in supporting the revitalisation of the school. “We have been working towards bridging the educational gap and creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where underprivileged students can thrive,” they said. They added that better facilities would inspire confidence in students and help unlock their highest potential. Mr. Kottikollon and Ms. Shabana, chairperson and vice chairperson of Dubai-based KEF Holdings, are the founders of the Faizal and Shabana Foundation. Their Prism project had …

Forest officials ask fishermen to use Turtle Excluder Devices, seek cooperation of Fisheries Dept. to prevent Olive Ridley deaths

Forest officials ask fishermen to use Turtle Excluder Devices, seek cooperation of Fisheries Dept. to prevent Olive Ridley deaths

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An Olive Ridley sea turtle after it was washed ashore, at Marina Beach in Chennai. | Photo Credit: PTI Officials of the Forest Department in Vijayawada have appealed to the fishermen across the State to use Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) to save Olive Ridley turtles, which are endangered species and are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. As per the Marine Fishing Regulation Acts (MFRAs) in the maritime States of India, the usage of TED has been insisted for fishing nets of mechanised trawler vessels to allow sea turtles trapped in nets to escape. The Forest Department officials wrote a letter to the Fisheries Department to take measures to fix TEDs for all mechanised boats in the State to protect the turtles. Release of effluents into the rivers and sea, and treated water from industries was also killing sea turtles, said Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Addl. PCCF-Wildlife) Shanti Priya Pandey. “More than 1.50 lakh fishermen and about 20,000 mechanised and motorised boats are there in the State. But, fishermen …

Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? | Explained

Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? | Explained

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The story so far: India possesses diverse fisheries resources that provide livelihood opportunities to approximately three crore fishers and fish farmers. The country has witnessed an 83% increase in the national fish production since 2013-14, that stands at a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. With 75% of this coming from inland fisheries, India is the second-largest fish and aquaculture producer globally. In this backdrop, strengthening last-mile fisheries and aquaculture extension services is of paramount importance. Experts contend that such extension should provide request-based services to fishers/fish farmers on the life cycle of improved species cultured, water quality, disease, and available rearing technologies; address issues faced by seed growers and hatcheries; and conduct need-based training to promote sustainable practices and fisheries-based activities that have the potential to be viable business models. What is the role of Matsya Seva Kendras? Under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Samapada Yojana, ‘Matsya Seva Kendras’ (MSK) has been envisioned as one-stop solution to provide a range of extension services by trained aquaculture professionals. The governmental assistance to set up such …

CMFRI to host winter school on genetic research for sustainable fisheries

CMFRI to host winter school on genetic research for sustainable fisheries

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The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will host a 21-day winter school on genetic and genomic tools for sustainable aquaculture and fisheries management from January 15. The programme aims to equip scientists and faculty members with the latest knowledge and techniques on a range of areas, including genome decoding of marine organisms. The training targets young researchers in sustainable fisheries management tools and will offer insights into genetic variation within species and populations, which are crucial for their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. It will cover topics such as molecular barcoding, population genetics, genomics, metabarcoding, software packages in genetics, next generation sequencing and transcriptomics, says a press release from CMFRI here on Wednesday. The training will provide participants with a deep understanding of the latest advancements in genetic and genomic tools, enabling them to apply the knowledge to practical challenges in fisheries management and conservation of ocean resources. CMFRI will cover travel and accommodation costs for all participants. Applications for the Winter School are open until January 1, 2025. For details …

Despite hectic discussions, WTO MC13 ends with no deals on fisheries, agriculture

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Delegates attend the 13th WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The talks at the WTO’s ministerial conference ended with no decision on key issues such as finding a permanent solution to public food stockpile and on curbing fisheries subsidies that lead to over-capacity and over-fishing, sources said. However, the members agreed to further extend the moratorium on imposing import duties on e-commerce trade for two more years, they said. Despite the four days of hectic parleys getting extended for a day, the 166-member World Trade Organisation (WTO) was not able to reach a common ground for resolving the food security issue, a demand raised prominently by India, and curbing subsidies that leads to overfishing and over capacity. Also read: WTO MC13 | What’s on the agenda for India? They added that India successfully pushed the food security issue and the country did not yield any ground on protecting the interest of poor farmers and fishermen and also on other issues and kept its defensive interests in various …

India proposes seaweed solution to more resilient fisheries

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To address the looming threat of climate change on fisheries, India on Saturday proposed substantial reduction of carbon footprint as a significant step towards climate resilient fisheries. On Saturday, the first session of the sub-committee on Fisheries Management under the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) was organised in Kochi. India was represented at the global body by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. “CO2 emission per kg of fish caught in India’s marine fisheries is 17.7 per cent less than the global average according to a recent study. It maintained that in terms of climate change India falls in the medium to high category considering the overall impact by 2050,” J Jayasankar, Head of Fishery Resources Assessment, Economics and Extension Division of CMFRI said. He said that a big step towards climate resilient fisheries is harnessing the carbon sequestration potential of seaweeds to mitigate climate change impacts. “Enhancing natural habitats for improving seaweed resources …

Fishermen want separate solutions to issues in marine, inland fisheries

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A meeting of fishermen, fish workers, and those in allied sectors, including aquaculturists, with experts, scientists, researchers, and policy-makers here on Saturday saw fishermen raising the demand for evolving separate solutions to problems confronting inland and marine fisheries sectors. The discussion was organised under the aegis of the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos). The fishermen, confronting diverse issues in inland and marine sectors urged policy-makers and government representatives to address their problems under separate heads. Fishermen’s representatives pointed out the traditional problems within the fishing community being overlooked as a whole and the ineffectiveness of solutions. The meeting emphasised the need for individualised solutions for each community, stressing the importance of intervention from both Union and State governments in areas ranging from environmental pollution and aquaculture. The participants highlighted that Kerala, with a 590 km coastal line, had 222 marine fishery workers’ villages and over a million marine fishery workers. More than 50% of these workers are women, mainly concentrated in fish retail marketing efforts. On the other hand, Kerala has over …