Rupala said that the GPS system should be made user-friendly to the fishermen, utilising the global expertise and technologies. Cost-effective and reliable technologies are essential for marine navigation to be truly beneficial to fishermen venturing into the sea, the Minister said.
The conference – being organised by the Union fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy department – will see fishery ministers, ambassadors, scientists, policy-makers, fishery communities and investment bankers come together on November 21 and 22 to mark World Fisheries Day, which falls on Tuesday.
The union government intends to captialise on this global event as a strategic platform to harness international collaboration aiming to boost export, enhance the socio-economic well-being of fishers and aquafarmers, and promote start-up and entrepreneurial initiatives across the value chain in the sector.