Hon’ble Vice-President of India attends Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, Lakshadweep to Strengthen India’s Blue Economy

The Vice-President of India attended the Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, Lakshadweep, aimed at strengthening India's blue economy and sustainably harnessing high-value island resources such as tuna, seaweed, and ornamental fisheries. During the event, the "Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031" Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development was released, and benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) were distributed to fishers and cooperatives. Union Ministers and officials highlighted policy initiatives including the Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone Rules, 2025 and Guidelines for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas, 2025, alongside developments in seaweed clusters and deep-sea fishing vessels.