India is moving towards a national marine ecolabelling system aimed at promoting sustainable fisheries, improving export opportunities and ensuring traditional fishing communities benefit from certification initiatives.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands harvest only a fraction of their tuna potential as weak infrastructure, limited deep-sea capacity, and slow project rollout continue to constrain fisheries growth and incomes.
PMMSY completes six years with record fish production, higher exports, major infrastructure investments and expanded projects across States and Union Territories.
Twenty villagers complete a 15-day handicraft training in Guptapara, learning sustainable craft techniques using coconut shells, bamboo, wood, cane and coir.