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Scheme to exchange trawler boats for deep sea fishing boats 20 Feb 2019
 
Tamil Nadu fishermen plying their trade in the Palk Straits and frequently facing arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy for alleged bottom trawling in their waters, can now exchange their traditional trawler boats for deep-sea fishing boats through a government-funded scheme     
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Source: Business Standard
Govt. to Focus on Fisheries, Skill Development & Introduction of New Technologies: Bijoya Chakravarty 20 Feb 2019
 
With the Central Government focusing on the development of Northeast India in recent years, the region has been witnessing a momentum in trade and commerce, with agriculture leading the way. With tourism already a booming industry in recent decades, it is time for MSME sectors to up the ante and leverage on the growth-enabling policies introduced by the government.     
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Source: Northeast Today
Interim budget: Shrimp farmers give a thumbs up to Gujarat govt 20 Feb 2019
 
The decision, according to the farmers, will generate employment and also boost the country’s exports. According to Patel, nearly 25,000 shrimp farmers would benefit from the additional farm land.     
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Source: Indian Express
Tuna long liner cum gillnet fishing vessels flags off 19 Feb 2019
 
The First batch of Four (4 Nos) Tuna Long Liner Cum Gillnetter Fishing Vessels designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, for fishermen beneficiaries of Department of Fisheries, Government of Tamilnadu was flagged off here on Tuesday by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru Edappadi K Palaniswamy.     
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Source: United News of India
India looks to revive monodon sector 19 Feb 2019
 
A new line of tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) seed is now available to farmers in India.     
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Source: The Fish Site
ICAR and Fisheries Department push for improving fish production in Manipur 18 Feb 2019
 
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, organized an interactive workshop on 'Openwater Fisheries Management of Manipur' in collaboration with Directorate of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries, Manipur today at the conference hall of the Directorate of Fisheries, Lamphelpat.     
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Source: E-PAO
Andhra Pradesh : Fisheries department to join hands with Singapore, Vietnam in aquaculture 18 Feb 2019
 
With an aim to further boost the aquaculture sector in Andhra Pradesh, the State government is exploring the possibility of collaborations with various countries to adopt international practices.     
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Source: The New Indian Express
India, China disagree with US on curbing fishery subsidies 18 Feb 2019
 
India and China have demanded protection of livelihood of small fisherfolk at the World Trade Organization (WTO) but the US has cautioned against allowing developing countries to continue with their sops as negotiations on curbing fishery subsidies picked up pace last week.     
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Source: Hindu Business Line
To revive black tiger shrimp farming, MPEDA supplies 1 lakh seeds 18 Feb 2019
 
The Marine Products Export Development Authority has started supplying high-health black tiger shrimp seeds from its new Multi-species Aquaculture Complex (MAC) at Vallarpadam on Monday.     
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Source: Business Line
Government launches online course, app to support potential  exporters 17 Feb 2019
 
Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu has launched “Anytime-Anywhere” online export awareness course for potential exporters to train, mentor and hand-hold them to tap international trade opportunities, Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a release.     
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Source: Financial Express