Niti Aayog pushes for reforms to boost deep-sea fishing

INDIA SHOULD BOOST deep-sea and offshore fishing by modernising vessel fleets and offering financial incentives to develop infrastructure through cluster-based models, a Niti Aayog report said.

- SANDIP DAS

The move could reduce pressure on overexploited coastal fisheries, boost seafood exports, and create jobs, while promoting ecological sustainability, it mentioned.

“Recognise the capital-intensive nature of deep-sea fishing and promote inclusive fleet development by supporting fisher cooperatives and cluster-based approaches, enabling collective ownership, operation, and access to technology,’ the Centre’s apex think tank has stated in its report titled ‘India’s Blue Economy’.