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National Policy on Marine Fisheries 2017.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Marine pollution Emissions Marine protected areas Policy/planning Marine fisheries EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sustainable development Territorial sea Gender Precautionary principle Monitoring Data collection/reporting Climate change Community management Mariculture Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Artisanal fishing Seasons Public private partnership (PPP) Registration Authorization/permit Fishing vessel Inspection Poverty Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Hygiene/sanitary procedures Cooperative/producer organization Disasters Foreign fishing High seas Food security Business/industry/corporations Traceability/product tracing Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety Ecosystem preservation Marine area Marine fishes Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
2017 - 2027.
Abstract

The NPMF of 2017 is a nation-wide sectoral document aiming at ensuring the health and ecological integrity of the marine living resources of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) through sustainable harvests for the benefit of present and future generations of the nation. It is based on seven pillars, namely (i) sustainable development; (ii) socio-economic enrichment of fishers; (iii) principle of subsidiarity; (iv) partnership; (v) inter-generational equity; (vi) gender justice; and (vii) precautionary approach. These seven pillars will guide the actions of various stakeholders in meeting the Vision and Mission set for the marine fisheries sector of the country, and that are respectively "A healthy and vibrant marine fisheries sector that meets the needs of the present and future generations", and "To meet the national, social and economic goals, livelihood sustainability and socio-economic enrichment of the fisher community and to guide the coordination and management of marine fisheries in the country during the next ten years".

Full text
Hindi/English
Website
dahd.nic.in