PM reviews fisheries sector with focus on fishing in the EEZ and high seas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review of the fisheries sector on 15 May 2025, focusing on fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone and high seas, and called for satellite technology, drones for fish transport and wider use of seaweed.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Kalyan Marg on 15 May 2025 to review the fisheries sector, focusing on fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the high seas. He called for extensive use of satellite technology for better use of fish resources and fishermen's safety, modernisation through smart harbours and markets, and the use of drones to transport fresh fish to nearby city markets in consultation with civil aviation. He suggested adopting 'fish tech' on the lines of agro tech, discussed fisheries in Amrit Sarovars and ornamental fisheries, and asked for exploring uses of seaweed for fuel, nutrition and pharmaceuticals.
Key facts
- Meeting
- High-level fisheries review, 15 May 2025
- Focus
- Fishing in the EEZ and high seas
- Technology
- Satellites for resources and safety; drones for fish transport
- Other points
- Smart harbours; fish tech; Amrit Sarovars; ornamental fisheries; seaweed uses
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The high-level fisheries review chaired by the Prime Minister on 15 May 2025 focused on:
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Correct answer: A — Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone and high seas
The meeting focused on fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the high seas.
Consider the following statements about the PM's fisheries review (15 May 2025): 1. The PM suggested using drones, as per technical protocols, to transport fresh fish to nearby city markets. 2. The PM suggested exploring uses of seaweed for fuel, nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release.