NITI for more policy push for blue economy

New Delhi: NITI Aayog has called for rapid expansion and mordenization of the fishing fleet and expanding market access, to promote the country’s blue economy. The Aayog has also pitched for scaling up operations and strengthening monitoring and surveillance mechanism. The report titled ‘India’s Blue Economy’ emphasised on the need of capacity building and research in this field. It also noted that choice of technique must be carefully aligned with the target species, vessel capabilities, and regulatory frameworks that promote sustainable fishing practices. To promote fish exports, the report also called for establishing framework and addressing critical infrastructure gaps.