India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Hon'ble Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Panchayati Raj to launch Access pass for fishing in EEZ on 20th February 2026 at Veraval, Gujarat.
India is endowed with a vast and diverse marine resource base, supported by a coastline of approximately 11,099 km and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of about 24 lakh square kilometres. This extensive maritime domain constitutes a significant component of India's natural capital and offers immense potential for sustainable fisheries development, livelihood generation, food security and export growth. India presently ranks as the second-largest pro...