Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will launch Letter of Authorisation for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas and Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, tomorrow. Organised by the Department of Fisheries, nearly one thousand fish farmers and fishers, including women fish farmers and fishers, are expected to participate in the event.

 

Letter of Authorisation (LoA) is a mandatory provision under the Guidelines for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas by Indian-Flagged Fishing Vessels, 2025. It has been designed as a transparent and accountable framework for Indian-flagged vessels undertaking fishing or fishing-related activities in the high seas.

 

The Fisheries department said that the initiative will strengthen Fish Farmer Producer Organisations and fisheries cooperatives by facilitating their participation in sustainable deep-sea and high-seas fisheries, enhancing access to high-value resources and creating greater income opportunities for fishers.

 

The Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026-2036) is a flagship Blue Economy initiative of the Odisha Government,  aimed at unlocking the State’s offshore and deep-sea fisheries potential and establishing Odisha as a leading deep-sea fishing and marine export hub.