Government to bear the full cost of installing Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) on 1,500 fishing vessels: A unique Cabinet decision to curb smuggling and protect the lives of fishermen in times of disaster

7 July 2026 Government to bear the full cost of installing Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) on 1,500 fishing vessels: A unique Cabinet decision to curb smuggling and protect the lives of fishermen in times of disaster Cabinet approval has been granted for the government to cover the full cost of installing Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) […]

‘Ditwa’ Subsidy to Boost Ornamental Fish Industry: Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar Instructs to Import New Broodstock Every Three Months

07 July 2026 ‘Ditwa’ Subsidy to Boost Ornamental Fish Industry: Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar Instructs to Import New Broodstock Every Three Months A special relief programme for small-scale ornamental fish producers affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwa’ was held yesterday (6) at the National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) under the patronage of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and […]