World Fisheries Day

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How India contributed to Global Fisheries Movement?

Supporting livelihoods

Fisheries and aquaculture provide employment for 540 million people (8%) globally

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Protein Powerhouse

Over 25% of the world's dietary protein comes from fish

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The India Connect

The 1997 World Forum on Fish Harvesters and Fish Workers in New Delhi set the stage for global awareness

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Nurturing Our Oceans

World Fisheries Day is celebrated on November 21, for rational fishing practices and policies

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Adding substance

Indian fisheries support food production, nutritional security and employment to 14 million people

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Export Prowess

Fish and fish products emerged as the largest group of agricultural exports from India

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Overseas market

50+ fish and shellfish products are exported to 75 countries globally

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Overfishing Reality

More than 80% of the world's fisheries are at risk, needing urgent action

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Global Appetite

100 Million Ton of fish is consumed annually, while

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African Reliance

200 million Africans depend on fish for sustenance, almost half of it from inland fisheries

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