Department of Fisheries Organized National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass and Letter of Authorization Holders

The Department of Fisheries organized a National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass and Letter of Authorization Holders in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The workshop focused on promoting deep-sea fishing to harness high-value marine resources such as tuna, addressing stakeholder challenges, and advancing India's Blue Economy. Key discussions highlighted fish production figures, seafood export resilience, technological adoption, vessel modernization, cold-chain infrastructure, skill development, and concessional financing through mechanisms like the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). The event included sessions covering the entire deep-sea fisheries value chain, bringing together policymakers, research institutions, financial organizations, and fishers.