Department of Fisheries signs a MoU with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

MOUs and Agreement

The Department of Fisheries signed an Memorandum of Understanding with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to provide a digital platform and empower all stakeholders including traditional fishermen, fish farmers producer organization, entrepreneurs from fisheries sector to buy and sell their products through e-market place. ONDC is a unique platform of e-marketing that will play a significant role in fisheries sector by connecting fishermen, fish farmers, FFPOs, self-help groups and other fishermen cooperatives in a structured manner. The program envisions a comprehensive approach which will ensure that small- scale fishers and marginalized communities have equal access to market opportunities, fostering social inclusion and equitable economic development.


      With 8% share in global fish production, India is the 1st largest in cultured shrimp producer, 2nd largest in aquaculture producer, 3rd largest fish producer and 4th largest in exports of fish and fisheries products.

     

     

 

     


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