The Government is planning to develop a policy for aquaculture growth in the country, Union minister for Agriculture Radha Mohan Singh said here today. Addressing after inaugurating the 33rd Session of Asia Pacific Fisheries Commission (APFC), Mr Radha Mohan, elaborating, said, ‘Blue growth’ is another important area for sustainable food security. The oceans and the inland waters of our countries offer excellent scope for blue growth. The underexploited potential resources of the country can usher in a ‘blue revolution’ or ‘aquaplosion’ by utilising the same, he said, adding the resources are to be judiciously and rationally utilised for aquaculture. ‘We are also planning to develop a policy for aquaculture growth in the country, considering its vast potential.’ the Minister said.

Highlighting the importance of the fisheries sector in providing livelihood to a large section of the population and also vast potential of fisheries in the country, the Minister strongly advocated sustainability and fishermen’s welfare. He said, ‘Sustainable growth of fisheries and aquaculture is possible only if the sector’s socio-economic benefits accrue to a large social spectrum.

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