India’s Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries

On 13th October 2025, NITI Aayog released a report, titled “India’s Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries”, outlining a scientific, sustainable, and inclusive roadmap for developing India’s deep-sea and offshore fisheries.

Key Highlights

India’s Fisheries Sector Overview

  • India is the second-largest fish-producing country in the world, contributing about 8% of global production.

Untapped Potential in Deep-Sea and Offshore Fishing

  • India’s deep-sea and offshore fishing sector holds significant untapped potential, with an estimated total resource potential of around 7.16 million tonnes in 2018.
  • This includes both conventional resources, which make up 74% of the total, and non-conventional ....
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