Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Saturday announced that an Investors and Exporters Meet will be organised in Lakshadweep in November 2025 to promote investment and exports in tuna, seaweed, and ornamental fisheries. The announcement was made during a high-level consultation on the development of the fisheries sector in the islands, held in Kochi.

Speaking at the meeting, Singh highlighted Lakshadweep’s strategic importance, noting that the Union Territory commands nearly 20% of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and offers access to deep-sea resources, particularly high-value tuna. He said that sustainable fishing practices in Lakshadweep, including pole-and-line and handline tuna fishing, are globally recognized for being eco-friendly and bycatch-free. “If fish catch increases, t

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