Mission "Rangeen Machhli 2031" to set new roadmap for India’s ornamental fisheries sector

New Delhi: India is preparing to give a fresh push to ornamental fisheries, with Vice President of India set to release the “Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031” Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development at a fisheries outreach programme in Agatti, Lakshadweep, on August 31. The programme is being organised by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of State Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel and Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khode Patel are also expected to participate. The programme will bring together fish farmers, fishers, women engaged in fisheries, government officials and other stakeholders from the sector. The Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 action plan is aimed at providing a more organised and scientific approach to India’s ornamental fisheries sector. The plan will provide a common framework covering scientific management, biosecurity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across the ornamental fisheries value chain. Standard operating procedures will cover areas such as broodstock management, breeding, hatchery operations, production, quarantine, fish health, traceability, aquarium operations, handling, transportation and trade. The initiative is expected to help improve production practices, product quality and biosecurity while supporting certification and better access to domestic and international markets....