India has made significant progress in modernizing its fisheries infrastructure. Department of Fisheries (DoF) has signed a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) agreement with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This partnership aims to enhance the development of Blue Ports across the country.

As part of the initiative, the DoF on September 18, 2025, held the first webinar under the programme, bringing together global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to share best practices on sustainable and technology-driven fishing port development.

Addressing the session titled “Foundations of a Blue Port: Generating Value in Fishing Ports” , Fisheries Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi said that fishing ports must be seen as “strategic gateways” that drive economic gr

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