NITI Aayog Unveils Blueprint to Harness 7.16 Million Tonnes of Deep-Sea Fisheries

NITI Aayog Unveils Blueprint to Harness Deep-Sea Fisheries

NITI Aayog has released a report to harness India's deep-sea and offshore fisheries, tapping the country's 2 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone with an estimated 7.16 million tonnes potential yield.

In a major push to harness India's vast but unexploited marine resources, NITI Aayog released a comprehensive strategy report aimed at developing the country's deep-sea and offshore fisheries sector.

Ramesh Chand, Member (Agriculture), NITI Aayog, and B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, charts an ambitious roadmap that could transform India into a global leader in sustainable deep-sea fishing while boosting livelihoods for millions of coastal communities.

Author's summary: NITI Aayog releases report to harness India's deep-sea fisheries.

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Krishi Jagran Krishi Jagran — 2025-10-14