Department of Fisheries to Organize National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass and LoA Holders

The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is organizing a National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass and LoA Holders in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The workshop focuses on technology, financing, skill development, and market linkages to promote the harnessing of high-value marine resources and seafood exports. Discussions will cover the entire deep-sea fishing value chain, vessel modernization, institutional finance, and export compliance. India possesses a coastline of approximately 11,099 km and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of about 24 lakh sq. km, with an estimated marine fisheries potential of 58.6 lakh MT. The government has notified the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025 and High Seas Guidelines, 2025, and issues digital Access Passes via the ReALCRaft Portal to empower traditional fishers, cooperatives, and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations for sustainable deep-sea fishing.