India, July 9 -- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday launched the national programme for issuing Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) for the sustainable harvesting of fisheries in the High Seas, marking a major step towards expanding India's deep-sea fishing sector.

During the event in Bhubaneswar, the Vice President also unveiled the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document and handed over Letters of Authorisation to ten Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FPPOs) and fishermen from different parts of the country.

Addressing the gathering, Radhakrishnan said the initiative opens a new chapter in India's maritime development by enabling fishermen to sustainably utilise the country's vast marine resources within the Exclusive Econ...