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News: The Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the MoFAHD and FAO launched a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) and held the first webinar to advance India’s Blue Ports framework.

About Blue Ports Framework

Source – Marine Network
Blue Ports FrameworkIt is a DoF-led approach to build Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbours that blend technological innovation with environmental stewardship, ensuring safer, cleaner, and more efficient post-harvest operations.
Initiative byDepartment of Fisheries (DoF), MoFAHD in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under its Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP).
Aim1. Strengthen fishing ports’ technical capacities for ecological sustainability, economic viability, and social inclusion.

2. Enhance traceability, climate resilience, service delivery, and stakeholder empowerment across the aquatic value chain.

Key features
  • Investment: Three pilot harbours approved with a total investment of ₹369.80 crore under PMMSY.
  • 3 Pilot Harbours: Vanakbara (Diu), Karaikal (Puducherry), Jakhau (Gujarat).
  • Technologies used: IoT devices, sensor networks, satellite communication, data analytics; integration of 5G, artificial intelligence, automation, and digital platforms for real-time decision-making and efficient operations.
  • Supporting schemes: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).
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