World Fisheries Day
- World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the world.
- It started in 1997 where “World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers” met at New Delhi leading to formation of “World Fisheries Forum” with representatives from 18 countries and signed a declaration advocating for a global mandate of sustainable fishing practices and policies.
- It aims to draw attention to over fishing, habitat destruction and other serious threats to the sustainability of our marine and inland resources.
- On the occasion, the Government for the first time awarded ....
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