| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement Date | November 4, 2025 |
| Jurisdiction | India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) (~23 lakh sq. km) |
| Objective | Sustainable, tech-enabled fishing; boost exports; protect marine biodiversity |
| Priority Entities | Fishermen Cooperatives, Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs) |
| Foreign Vessels | Complete ban in Indian EEZ |
| Mother-and-Child Model | Mid-sea transhipment allowed under RBI guidelines (benefits A&N, Lakshadweep) |
| Digital Access Pass | Mandatory for mechanised/large vessels via ReALCraft portal (free) |
| Registered Vessels | 2.38 lakh total; 64,187 mechanised boats need passes |
| Environmental Bans | LED light fishing, pair trawling, bull trawling, juvenile fishing |
| Export Integration | MPEDA + EIC for Fish Catch & Health Certificates |
| Financial Support | PMMSY, FIDF schemes for credit and infrastructure |
| Safety Measures | Transponders, QR-coded Fisher IDs, Nabhmitra App, Coast Guard coordination |
| Export Impact | Seafood exports worth ₹60,000 crore annually; improved traceability |
| Key Exemptions | Non-motorised and small motorised vessels |
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