Bhopal: India has entered the development phase of a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries, aiming to boost fish production to 30 million tonnes over the next five years, a senior official said on Friday.
Union Fisheries Secretary Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, who formally launched the development phase of the National Plan of Action (NPOA) for small-scale inland fisheries, said the initiative will focus on improving livelihoods, strengthening value chains, and enhancing coordination and better management of freshwater resources.
