World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on 21 November.

World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on 21 November.

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Category : Important Days Published on: November 22 2023

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  • World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on 21 November.
  • This day is celebrated every year to demonstrate the solidarity of all fish farmers, fishermen, and other stakeholders related to fisheries across the world.
  • World Fisheries Day started in 1997.
  • India is the second largest fish-producing country.
  • Apart from this, it is the largest shrimp-producing country.
  • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana aims to achieve 22 million metric tonnes of fish production by 2024-25.
  • The theme of World Fisheries Day 2023 has been 'Celebrating the wealth of fisheries and aquaculture'.
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