Hyderabad, May 15 -- The National Fisheries Development Board on Friday organised a national-level workshop on fisheries cooperatives in Hyderabad under the theme "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" to discuss strategies for strengthening cooperatives in the fisheries sector.

India's fisheries sector plays a crucial role in the country's economy, contributing to national income, exports, food and nutritional security, and employment.

The cooperative movement in India is deeply rooted in the ancient philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). This principle of unity and mutual support has shaped cooperatives into strong institutions that empower communities and promote grassroots development.

In the fisheries sector, the coopera...