India & FAO Join Hands to Build World-Class Blue Ports
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: India’s Department of Fisheries (DoF) and the FAO have signed a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to develop world-class Blue Ports.
About India & FAO Join Hands to Build World-Class Blue Ports:
What It Is?
• A collaborative initiative under FAO’s TCP to upgrade fishing ports into smart, sustainable, and inclusive Blue Ports, ensuring economic growth and ecological protection.
Organisations Involved:
• Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), Government of India.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
• Modernise fishing harbour infrastructure, boost post-harvest efficiency, ensure traceability, and promote climate-resilient, tech-driven fisheries value chains.
• Enhance food and nutritional security, strengthen export competitiveness, and empower coastal communities.
Features of Blue Ports:
• Smart Technology Integration: IoT sensors, AI, 5G, automation, satellite communication, real-time data analytics.
• Eco-Friendly Infrastructure: Rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting, electric equipment, robust waste management & sewage treatment systems.
• Climate Resilience: Pollution control, debris clean-up systems, energy transition in port operations.
About Blue Port Framework:
• What It Is?
• A flagship initiative of the Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. Supported under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and backed by the FAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme.
• A flagship initiative of the Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
• Supported under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and backed by the FAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme.
• Features:
• Technological Integration: IoT devices, sensor networks, satellite communications, data analytics for real-time monitoring. Eco-Friendly Design: Rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting, electric equipment, waste and sewage treatment facilities. Operational Efficiency: Digital platforms for harbour management, traceability, and faster fish handling. Social Inclusion: Safer working conditions, women-friendly infrastructure, stakeholder participation. Pilot Harbours: Vanakbara (Diu), Jakhau (Gujarat), and Karaikal (Puducherry) with ₹369.8 crore investment.
• Technological Integration: IoT devices, sensor networks, satellite communications, data analytics for real-time monitoring.
• Eco-Friendly Design: Rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting, electric equipment, waste and sewage treatment facilities.
• Operational Efficiency: Digital platforms for harbour management, traceability, and faster fish handling.
• Social Inclusion: Safer working conditions, women-friendly infrastructure, stakeholder participation.
• Pilot Harbours: Vanakbara (Diu), Jakhau (Gujarat), and Karaikal (Puducherry) with ₹369.8 crore investment.
Significance:
• Boosts Blue Economy: Strengthens fisheries sector, improves exports and incomes of fisherfolk.
• Supports PMMSY Goals: Aligns with Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana for modern harbour infrastructure.
• Environmental Stewardship: Reduces marine pollution and supports sustainable fishing practices.