5th Marine Fisheries Census initiated, actual enumeration to be held in Nov-Dec covering 3,500 coastal villages
India has initiated its fifth Marine Fisheries Census, emphasizing a fully digital approach with a dedicated mobile app. The census, covering 1.2 million households across coastal regions, will gather detailed socio-economic data on fishers and assess infrastructure. The initiative also launched guidelines for Turtle Excluder Devices to protect endangered species during fishing activities.
India has initiated its fifth Marine Fisheries Census, emphasizing a fully digital approach with a dedicated mobile app. The census, covering 1.2 million households across coastal regions, will gather detailed socio-economic data on fishers and assess infrastructure. The initiative also launched guidelines for Turtle Excluder Devices to protect endangered species during fishing activities.
