India Unveils “National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025” as the Sector Marks a Major Leap on World Fisheries Day

Key Points

1. India unveils 'National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025'.
2. India targets ₹1 Lakh Crore in Seafood Exports by 2030.
3. World Fisheries Day 2025 celebrated in New Delhi under the theme “India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports.”
4. India's fish production doubled from 96 lakh tonnes to 195 lakh tonnes over the past decade.
5. Seafood exports reached 16.85 lakh tonnes in FY 2024–25, an 88% increase over the past decade.
6. Investment of ₹38,572 crores under flagship schemes like PMMSY enabled the increase in fish production.
7. India's fisheries sector is expanding at an annual rate of 9%.