India has called for a per capita-based approach to fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organization (WTO), highlighting the disparity between the massive subsidies provided…
View More India Pushes for Per Capita Subsidy Formula at WTO to Protect Small-Scale Fishers
The Ministry of Fisheries has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for importing live seaweed, aiming to alleviate seed shortages and foster economic growth in coastal…
View More Govt Unveils Guidelines for Seaweed Imports to Bolster Coastal Economy
As Forrest Gump celebrates its 30th anniversary, many recalls Tom Hanks’ iconic role, but the film also highlighted shrimp, leading to the creation of the Bubba-Gump Shrimp…
View More Shrimp’s Rise in Popularity: How Freezing Technology and Govt Support Have Revolutionized Shrimp Farming
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), managed by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, has approved a…
View More PMMSY Approves Rs. 8,666 Crore for Fisheries Development Projects
The hilsa population in the Ganga estuary is facing a severe threat due to unsustainable fishing practices, with a significant rise in the capture of…
View More Unsustainable Fishing Practices Endanger Ganga Estuary Ecosystem
Aquaculture has surpassed traditional fishing to become the primary source of fish globally, with India emerging as one of the leading aquaculture hubs. According to…
View More Aquaculture Overtakes Traditional Fishing as Main Source of Fish: India Among Top Producers
India claims a robust regulatory framework for its 548 seafood units, affirming its commitment to safety and quality in the fish processing sector. The Commerce…
View More India’s Strong Regulatory Measures Ensure Safety in Seafood Industry: Commerce Ministry
A recent study conducted by WorldFish India has shed light on a remarkable surge in fish consumption across India, attributed largely to rising incomes, evolving…
View More Rising incomes and shifting diets propel a surge in fish consumption across India
Online seafood firm Captain Fresh has announced the acquisition of CenSea Inc., a prominent US-based frozen fish and seafood importer and distributor. The acquisition marks…
View More Captain Fresh Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of US-Based Distributor
In anticipation of the upcoming 13th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) scheduled for February 26–29 in the UAE, India has put forth…
View More India Advocates for WTO Consideration of Special Provisions for Impoverished Fishing Nations