January 18, 2026 5:21 PM
India launches first open-sea Marine Fish Farming Project in Andaman Sea
India on Sunday took a major step towards harnessing its ocean-based economic potential with the launch of the country’s first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the pilot initiative at North Bay near Sri Vijaya Puram during a field visit to the open waters. Describing the project as a milestone in India’s Blue Economy journey, Singh said it marked...