In a major step towards realising the vision of a prosperous and inclusive Blue Economy, the Government has notified the rules for “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)”.

The initiative, inspired by the government’s commitment to unlocking the untapped potential of India’s marine sector, fulfils the Budget 2025–26 announcement that envisaged an enabling framework for sustainable fisheries from the Indian EEZ and High Seas, with special focus on the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.

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The rules give priority to Fishermen Cooperative Societies and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) for undertaking deep-sea fishing operations and managing technologically advanced vessels.

The EEZ rules will not only facilitate deep-sea fishi

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