Fisheries Deptt Organized Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing

The Department of Fisheries, Government of India organized a National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass Holders on 17th September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The National workshop aims to promote deep-sea fishing by encouraging fishers to harness high-value fisheries resources, while also providing a platform to understand on-ground challenges and gather stakeholder suggestions for further strengthening the sector. Department of Fisheries, Government of India has given special thrust to strengthening fisheries farmer producer organizations (FFPO) and fisheries cooperatives while also focusing on digitization of the fisheries sector through various initiatives.

The National workshop was graced by presence of Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat; Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj; along with Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj. The event also witnessed participation form fishers including women fishers in person, along with officials from the Department of Fisheries, GoI, Government of Gujarat, ICAR, INCOIS, CIFNET, ASCI, NABARD, NCEL, NCDC, SEAI, MPEDA, EIC and other fisheries stakeholders.

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), Department of Fisheries, emphasized that India’s deep-sea fisheries potential can only be fully realized through the active participation of fishers, cooperatives, FPOs, self-help groups and women stakeholders. (updated on 17th september 2026)