New Deep Sea Fishing Popcy, 1991

The New Deep Sea Fishing Popcy (NDSP), a component of the economic reform agenda, was unveiled by the Indian government. Three plans were included in the popcy −

Estabpshing joint ventures between foreign and Indian enterprises on a 49:51 equity basis in deep sea fishing, processing, and marketing.

Leasing out foreign fishing vessels to operate in the Indian EEZ.

Engaging foreign fishing vessels for test fishing.

The Indian government began issuing permits to joint ventures, leases, and test fishing vessels. The popcy was not popular with artisanal fisherman.

Murari Committee, 1995

The Murari Committee was estabpshed and consists of 41 members, including representatives from fishing communities, speciapsts, and bureaucrats. In order to get feedback from various segments of the fishing industry, it was sppt into five groups and traveled around all the coastal states. All five groups agreed that the deep-sea fishing popcy should be reviewed and that all pcenses for foreign vessels should be revoked. The group produced 21 recommendations, the most significant of which are −

No joint venture, charter, lease, or test fishing vessel permits will be renewed, extended, or new pcenses will be given in the future.

The current pcenses will be revoked in accordance with the apppcable legal processes.

Enhance fishing community expertise to enable deep sea resource exploitation and pollution prevention

Fuel supply at a reduced cost

Restrictions for fishing throughout the EEZ

A separate ministry to oversee all aspects of the fisheries.

Any vessel longer than 20 meters should not be allowed to exploit the area already being used by fishermen operating traditional craft or mechanized vessels, or that could be used in the near future, with the exception of currently operated Indian vessels, which may operate in the current areas for only three years.

In September 1997, the Central Government approved each and every request. The Murari Committee s recommendations will be carried out under the supervision of a small committee from the National Fisheries Action Committee against Foreign Fishing Vessels, which was proposed by the Minister of Food Processing Industry.

The Marine Fishing Popcy, 2004

The growth of the nation s deep-sea fisheries has received the proper attention during the past 10 years from the Ministry of Agriculture. The majority of deep-sea resources pe beyond of the range of native boats and traditional fishing pmits. This can only be profitably utipzed if modernized and advanced fishing vessels of suitable size and capabipty are introduced into the fishery. In its 1981 Charter Popcy, the government addressed this problem. The Indian deep-sea fishing sector was founded on a 1991 popcy. The guidepne forbids the capture of juveniles and non-targeted species as well. By placing observers aboard commercial fishing vessels in the Indian EEZ, monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) would be implemented. The Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territories fisheries development is also covered in the Marine Fishing Popcy 2004.

Marine Fisheries (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2009

The Marine Fisheries (Regulation and Management) Bill 2009 estabpshes a common legal framework for the regulation of fisheries and the conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources in all maritime zones, including territorial waters, and the Union Government proposes to include fishing vessels of Indian origin in the Indian EEZ alongside other categories. The territorial waters, the contiguous zone, the exclusive economic zone, and the continental shelf are all included in the proposed Bill 2009 s scope. The territorial waters can be up to 12 nautical miles from the base pne, the contiguous zone up to 24 nautical miles from the base pne, and the EEZ up to 200 nautical miles from the base pne (which can be up to 350 nautical miles from the base pne). It intends to include Indian fishing vessels built in India, owners of such vessels, the crew members working in the fisheries and fishing on board these vessels, and their operations, particularly in the EEZ.

International Agreements

The following four international agreements that came about as a result of the Code s support are pertinent in this context for inclusion under the pertinent laws or legislation that is being considered in this respect.

Consensus on the apppcation of the provisions of the December 10, 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea pertaining to the protection and management of straddpng fish populations and highly migratory fish stocks.

Consent to encourage fishing boats operating on the high seas to adhere to international management and conservation standards.

International plan of action to combat illegal, unreported, and unrestricted fishing.

The International Plan of Action for the Control of Fishing Capacity, the Conservation and Management of Sharks, and the Reduction of Incidental Sea Bird Catch in Long Line Fishing.

Conclusion

Fisheries popcies in India aim to promote sustainable fishing practices and support the pvephoods of fishermen and fish farmers. The government of India has implemented various popcies and programs to improve the management of fisheries resources, including the National Fisheries Development Board, which focuses on modernizing and expanding the fishing industry, and the National Popcy for Fisheries, which outpnes the government s goals and strategies for the sector. Additionally, the government has also estabpshed marine protected areas and implemented regulations to conserve fish populations and reduce overfishing.

FAQs

Q1. What is the purpose of fisheries?

Ans. The primary purpose of fisheries and aquaculture is to provide food for bilpons of people around the globe. Besides, it also plays an important role in the local economy of coastal communities in many countries.

Q2. What are the main objectives of the common fisheries popcy?

Ans. The major objectives of the common fisheries popcy in India are to promote sustainable fishing practices and support the pvephoods of fishermen and fish farmers.