The Government of India has notified the “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025,” marking a major step toward promoting sustainable deep-sea fishing and strengthening coastal livelihoods. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a prosperous and inclusive Blue Economy and fulfills a key Budget 2025–26 announcement.

The new rules aim to empower small fishers’ cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) by giving them priority access to deep-sea fishing operations and providing training, global exposure, and affordable credit under flagship schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).

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