First National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation at Kutch, Gujarat

First National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation at Kutch, Gujarat

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Category : National Published on: January 31 2024

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National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation: Organized by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala.
Aimed at promoting seaweed cultivation as an alternative for employment generation and diversification of marine production.
Pilot Project at Kori Creek, Gujarat: Identified as a potential game changer for seaweed cultivation.
Challenges and Opportunities Highlighted:Need for assessing challenges and finding solutions in the seaweed value chain.
Focus on innovations, policy frameworks, and regulations to facilitate growth.
Government Support and Initiatives: Distribution of sanction orders for various projects under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Financial assistance provided for seaweed culture establishment.
Benefits and Importance of Seaweed Cultivation: Contribution to agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, aquaculture, and biofuel production.
Employment generation, support for the blue economy, and export opportunities.
Environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration and marine ecosystem balance.

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