Access Pass for Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) Fishing

On 20th February 2026, Union government launched Access Pass for fishing in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at Veraval, Gujarat.

  • The Access Pass framework is designed to ensure responsible utilisation of India’s EEZ resources while enabling Indian fishers to expand into under-tapped offshore waters.
  • The initiative aims to:
    • Promote sustainable offshore fishing
    • Increase fisher incomes
    • Improve safety at sea
    • Strengthen cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs)
    • Support India’s Blue Economy strategy
  • The Access Pass is a significant milestone towards operationalising a modern, sustainable and fisher-centric governance framework for India’s ....
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