ICAR-CIARI and Island Fisheries and Marine Services SHG signed an MoU for demonstration, promotion and technical support for marine fish cage culture at North Bay.
Officials review records of fishing vessels as the Fisheries Department initiates the process for cancellation of inactive or unverified vessel registrations.
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.
Twenty villagers complete a 15-day handicraft training in Guptapara, learning sustainable craft techniques using coconut shells, bamboo, wood, cane and coir.