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Seafood exporters seek market diversification, value addition amid US tariff blow
Kochi, Nov 5: India’s seafood industry is bracing for a major hit following the recent hike in US tariffs, with stakeholders and policymakers calling for urgent market diversification, stronger value addition, and technology-led innovation to sustain export momentum.
India moves closer to global certification for 10 fish species
New Delhi/Kochi, Sep 26: India is advancing towards securing global Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for 10 of its marine fish species, a development expected to boost exports through premium pricing and easier market access.
Women form nearly half of India's small scale fisheries workforce: Study
Chennai, Sep 19: Women constitute nearly half of India's small-scale fisheries (SSF) workforce, playing a vital role in feeding millions and sustaining coastal and inland communities, according to a new global study discussed at a regional fisheries meet here on Friday.
India's fisheries sector witnesses rise with around 8% share in global fish production
New Delhi, February 15: India's fisheries sector has witnessed significant growth and transformation over the past two decades, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a release on Saturday.