Gujarat pushes for tech in fisheries

Ahmedabad: Gujarat, with the longest coastline of 1,600-km in the country, is deeply rooted in the bounty of its waters, producing an annual average of 8.5 lakh tonnes marine fish in the last four years. The state, which has also contributed to 17 per cent of India’s total fish exports at Rs 5,000 crore, is now urging its traditional fishing community to adopt modern technologies to harvest the potential of deep-sea fishing, which provides immense possibilities of growth.

The 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, scheduled to be held in state capital Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12, 2024, is likely to give further push to this industry. The biennial summit serves as a platform for businesses and governments to explore investment opportunities and establish partnerships.