NITI Aayog hosted a National Workshop on “Harnessing Potential of Fisheries in Marine States” on 5th January 2024 in collaboration with the Government of Kerala and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi, Kerala. The event is an initiative under the State Support Mission.
The one-day workshop brought together the key stakeholders from central and state governments, researchers, industry representatives, and practitioners and deliberated upon critical aspects of realizing India’s vast marine fisheries promise across the domains of sustainability, market linkages, and addressing ground challenges.
While delivering the keynote address, Vice Chairman NITI Aayog Shri Suman Bery said, ‘Technology is going to be an important driver for Viksit Bharat 2047’. He explained the role of NITI Aayog and emphasised on working with the States towards Viksit Bharat 2047.