| Category | Key Facts & Highlights |
|---|---|
| Event | World Fisheries Day 2025 observed on 21st November. |
| Origin | Established by the World Fisheries Forum (1997) in New Delhi, with delegates from 18 countries. |
| Theme (2025) | "India's Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports". |
| Fish Production Growth | Doubled from 96 lakh tonnes (2013-14) to 195 lakh tonnes (2024-25). |
| Export Growth | Marine exports increased by 11.08%, from US$ 0.81 billion (Oct 2024) to US$ 0.90 billion (Oct 2025). |
| India's Global Rank | 2nd-largest fish producer, among top shrimp exporters. |
| Key Initiatives | - National Framework on Traceability: Ensures safe & transparent seafood supply chains. - Sustainable EEZ Rules: Promotes deep-sea fishing, prioritizes Fishermen Cooperatives & FFPOs. - ReALCRaft: Digital platform for online licensing, e-payments, vessel tracking. - NABHMITRA: Satellite system for real-time tracking, SOS alerts, weather updates for small vessels. |
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