October 15, 2026 10:37 AM
Centre approves India’s accession to Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement
The Central Government has approved India’s accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA), a move aimed at strengthening the country’s presence in high seas fisheries, expanding access to high-value marine resources and enhancing its participation in global fisheries governance. The decision is expected to provide a regional framework for expanding India’s fishing operations into international waters, in line with the Guidelines for High Seas Fisheries issued by the G...