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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