India and FAO partner on Blue Ports; first capacity-building webinar held
The Department of Fisheries held the first webinar on 18 September 2025 under a Technical Cooperation Programme agreement with the FAO to strengthen Blue Port infrastructure in India.
Summary
The Department of Fisheries held its first capacity-building webinar on 18 September 2025 under a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) agreement signed with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to strengthen Blue Port infrastructure in India. The webinar, addressed by Fisheries Secretary Abhilaksh Likhi, is the first of a series of three webinars and physical workshops. Likhi said smart technologies such as AI and 5G will transform fishing ports. The release noted that smart and integrated fishing harbours worth over ₹369 crore are being developed in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Puducherry.
Key facts
- Agreement
- Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) with FAO
- Goal
- Strengthen Blue Port infrastructure
- Series
- 3 webinars and physical workshops; first on 18 Sep 2025
- Smart fishing harbours
- Over ₹369 crore in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Puducherry
Practice MCQs 1 questions
With which international organisation did India's Department of Fisheries sign a Technical Cooperation Programme agreement to strengthen Blue Port infrastructure, as highlighted in September 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The Department of Fisheries signed a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) agreement with the FAO of the United Nations to strengthen Blue Port infrastructure.