GLOBAL FISHERIES CONFERENCE INDIA (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – IR)

Context: Union Fisheries Minister of India is set to inaugurate the two-day Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 in Ahmedabad.

Global Fisheries Conference India 2023

• Location: Gujarat Science City.
• Theme: Celebrate the Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth.
• Participants: Foreign missions, experts, government officials, think tanks, academia, international organizations(such as the World Bank, FAO), industry associations, and other key stakeholders for the conference. 
• Objective: It provides an opportunity for them to come together, exchange ideas, share information on relevant technologies, and explore market linkage opportunities.
• World Fisheries Day: Celebrated annually on November 21st.

India’s Fisheries Sector

• India is the third largest fish producing country in the world accounting for 7.96% of the global production and second largest producer of fish through aquaculture, after China and 4th largest: exporter in the world.
• Inland fish production: Increased 400 % between 2000-01 and 2021-22.
• Freshwater fishing consists of 55% of total fish production.
• Koyilandy harbour in Kerala is the largest fishing harbour in Asia. It has the longest breakwater.