Fishing communities in Andaman receive specialised training in seafood processing, value addition and post-harvest management under the CRCFV programme.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning are forecast across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, while squally weather and swell waves have prompted a warning for fishermen and coastal visitors.
Andaman and Nicobar MP urges the Prime Minister to ensure implementation of Centre's fisheries subsidy policy, citing a two-year delay affecting thousands of fishermen.
Fishermen from several coastal villages attended a security awareness programme where police highlighted the importance of maritime vigilance and anti-poaching efforts.
Island fishermen prepare their boats and fishing gear as the Fisheries Department announces subsidies for essential fishing inputs under the 2026-27 UT Plan Scheme.