Vice President Launches LoA Framework for Sustainable High-Seas Fisheries in Odisha
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Event | Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) framework and Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document in Bhubaneswar (July 2026). |
| Organizer | Department of Fisheries, Government of India. |
| Objective | Establish a transparent, accountable, and sustainable framework for high-seas fishing by Indian-flagged vessels. |
| Legal Basis | Mandated under Guidelines for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas by Indian-Flagged Fishing Vessels, 2025. |
| Key Integration | LoA linked to ReALCraft Fishing Vessel Registration Portal for traceable and monitored operations. |
| Target Beneficiaries | Priority given to Fisheries Cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs) for inclusive participation. |