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.