World Fisheries Day 2025
Context:
India celebrated World Fisheries Day on November 21, 2025.
The theme is India's Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports.1`
The celebration highlights India's leadership in the Blue Economy, hosting delegates from 27 nations.
About the World Fisheries Day:
It traces its roots to 1997, when the World Fisheries Forum was established in New Delhi to promote responsible fishing practices.
It underscores the critical role of sustainable fisheri
/es in food security, livelihood generation, and ecological balance.
Key Highlights & Initiatives:
India is the second-largest fish producer globally.
Production has more than doubled from 96 lakh tonnes (2013-14) to 195 lakh tonnes (2024-25).
GST on key fish products was reduced from 12% to 5%.
This reduction was to make value-added seafood affordable and competitive.
About National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025
Developed under PM-MKSSY aims to establish a national digital traceability system that enhances food safety, sustainability, and global market access.
outlines a comprehensive strategy to unify fragmented traceability practices by integrating digital tools such as blockchain, IoT, QR codes and GPS, while ensuring inclusivity for small-scale fishers and farmers.
New Digital Platforms:
ReALCRaft:
It is a web-based platform for online vessel registration and licensing.
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NABHMITRA:
It is a satellite-based tracking system for small fishing vessels to enhance safety and communication
Marine Fisheries Census 2025:
The first fully digital and geo-referenced census covering 1.2 million fisher households.
Infrastructure: Under PMMSY, 730 cold storages and 26,348 fish transport facilities have been established.