Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attends Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, Lakshadweep

The Vice President of India attended the Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, Lakshadweep, and released the "Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031" Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development. During the event, government benefits were distributed to fisheries sector beneficiaries. The Vice President noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the fisheries and aquaculture sector has emerged as a major economic sunrise sector. He highlighted that fisheries development projects worth over ₹62 crore have been approved for Lakshadweep under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). He also noted Lakshadweep's estimated fisheries potential of over one lakh tonnes, emphasized sustainable marine conservation, and mentioned India's growing seafood exports crossing ₹73,000 crore to over 120 countries.