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India–Israel Joint Ministerial Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture

India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration at the 2nd Global Summit on Blue Food Security, aiming to deepen cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture through joint research, technology transfer and trade facilitation. The move aligns with India's Blue Revolution and PMMSY, enhancing food security and the blue economy.

2026-01-16

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Declaration Signed: 2nd Global Summit on “Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026”, 16 Jan 2026.
Priority Areas: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), biofloc, cage culture, aquaponics, mariculture, seaweed cultivation, genetic improvement, broodstock development, pathogen‑free seed production.
India’s Fish Production: 184.02 lakh tonnes in 2023‑24 (≈ 18.4 million tonnes), up from 95.79 lakh tonnes in 2013‑14.
Global Rank: 2nd largest fish producer after China, contributing ~8% of global fish production.
Policy Frameworks:
Blue Revolution – launched 2015‑16 to boost fisheries & aquaculture.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) – launched 2020 to reform value chain, increase production, improve fisher‑farmers’ welfare.
Institutional Initiative: Creation of Indo‑Israel Centres of Excellence for research and capacity building.

Background and Context

The Blue Economy concept emphasizes sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and ocean health.
India’s fisheries sector is a major source of nutrition (protein) and employment, especially in coastal and inland states.
Israel is a leader in advanced aquaculture technologies such as RAS and biofloc, offering potential technology transfer to India.

Significance for India / Governance / Policy

Food Security: Enhances domestic fish supply, reducing dependence on imports.
Economic Growth: Boosts export potential, creates jobs, and contributes to GDP.
Technology Upgradation: Adoption of RAS and biofloc can increase productivity in water‑scarce regions.
Sustainable Practices: Joint focus on sustainable fishing and pathogen‑free seed aligns with environmental commitments.
Strategic Partnership: Strengthens India‑Israel bilateral ties in a sector beyond defence and agriculture.

Related Constitutional / Legal Provisions

Article 48A of the Constitution directs the State to protect and improve the environment, which includes sustainable fisheries.
The Marine Fisheries Regulation Act, 1997 and The Fisheries (Regulation) Act, 1997 provide the legal framework for fisheries management in India.
International Agreements: The declaration complements India’s commitments under the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water).

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India's Blue Economy Potential