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India and Seychelles Strengthen Cooperation on Fisheries and the Blue Economy

India and the Seychelles signed an agreement to deepen collaboration in fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy.

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Key Points

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Meeting held on 25 August in New Delhi, led by India’s Department of Fisheries and Seychelles’ Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy.

India produces 19.7 million tonnes of fish annually and exports seafood worth about eight billion U.S. dollars.

Cooperation will cover modern hatcheries, marine aquaculture, post‑harvest technology, and use of artificial intelligence for harvest management.

A structured annual work plan, regulatory alignment and reciprocal laboratory access were agreed upon to ensure progress.

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The agreement emphasizes sustainable marine resource management, technology exchange and scientific research.

Both sides highlighted the importance of fisheries for economic growth, employment and food security in the Indian Ocean region.

Plans include joint projects on tuna processing, fish stock assessment, digital monitoring systems and capacity‑building programmes.

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7 words

aquaculture

Farming of fish and other aquatic organisms in controlled environments.

sustainable

Doing something in a way that does not damage the environment and can continue for a long time.

blue economy

Economic activities that use the ocean responsibly to create jobs and products.

capacity building

Providing training and resources so people can improve their skills.

artificial intelligence

Computer programs that can learn and make decisions like a human brain.

post‑harvest

The steps taken after fish are caught, such as cleaning, storing, and packaging.

regulatory alignment

Making rules in two countries match so they can work together more easily.

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