Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 171 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
'Blue Revolution' refers to a phenomenon where aquaculture leads the economic growth and prosperity of nation.
Body · points and prose
major challenges in Aquaculture devt. in India
- ① Infra Deficits
- 1.1 → lack of cold storage to keep catch
- 1.2 → Poor transportation linkages & lack of multimodal approach (Beach → factory → Port)
(3) Undertapped potential on inland waterways.
(4) Geopolitical tensions (S. Lanka Katchatheevu)
(5) WTO (2021 Geneva Ministerial) → Restrictions on fisheries subsidies (Against CB-DR principles)
(6) Lack of awareness and value demonstration effect.
Strategies to overcome the challenges
(1) WTO level negotiations (tariff, Nontariff barriers, Fisheries subsidies)
(2) Promote value addition clusters (Integrated MATSYA Sampada clusters with KISAN sampada & Mega Food Parks)
(3) train small Exporters (by Exim) and giving them credit, etc support
(4) modern technology support (GIS linked trawlers; linked to ISRO satellites)
(5) Extension services to help them with understanding market dynamics, etc
(6) Disaster mgmt
Close · a summary
Ex: controlling oil spills, etc
Thus, Aquaculture sector truly holds the potential for Blue Revolution 2.0 in India.
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