Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 13: The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, is organizing an Investors Meet 2024: Investment Opportunities in Fisheries and Aquaculture sector of Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 14th November 2024 at Taj Exotica, Swaraj Dweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the gracious presence of Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Ministry of Panchayati Raj along with Shri George Kurian, Minister of State, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Minority Affairs, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Lieutenant Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Secretary (Fisheries), Department of Fisheries(DoF), MoFAH&D, Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and other dignitaries. The event will also have participation from officials from the Department of Fisheries, State/UT Fisheries Departments, scientists, etc. Around 60 Investors from various parts of the country specializing in technologies related to Tuna and Seaweed will also be participating in the event.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer a prime opportunity for fisheries development, with around 6.0 lakh square km of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) rich in under-exploited sea resources, particularly Tuna and Tuna like high valued species, estimated at 60,000 metric tons. Their proximity to Southeast Asian countries enables efficient sea and air trade, while the pristine waters support sustainable fishing practices. Coupled with effective administrative measures, the region is well-positioned to leverage its marine resources for economic growth. The Investors’ Meet 2024 in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands offers a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and business exploration, with sessions to promote public-private partnerships for sustainable growth in fisheries and aquaculture. The event includes lead presentations, B2B and B2G interactions, and strategy planning, aiming to drive investments in infrastructure, technology transfer, skill development, and innovation. Interactive sessions will highlight best practices, address private sector challenges, and foster Southeast Asian networking to explore new business opportunities and trade synergies in the sector. In addition, the event will also mark the launch of video for the development of a Tuna Cluster in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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