Published: 12 January 2026Economy
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Visits Israel for Global Summit on Blue Food Security
Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh visited Israel from January 13-15, 2026, to participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: 'Sea the Future'. India's seafood exports reached ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25, a 3.11% increase over the previous year.
India's fish production has grown 106% from 95 lakh tonnes (2013-14) to 198 lakh tonnes (2024-25), making India the world's second-largest fish producer. The visit focused on India-Israel cooperation in aquaculture technology, fisheries management, and marine biotechnology. Rajasthan recorded fish production of 113,647.21 metric tonnes in 2024-25 and stands to benefit from technology transfer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is India's current fish production and what growth has it achieved since 2013-14?
India's fish production reached **198 lakh tonnes** in 2024-25, a **106% growth** from **95 lakh tonnes** in 2013-14. This makes India the **world's second-largest fish producer**. India's seafood exports reached **₹62,408 crore** in 2024-25, a **3.11% increase** over the previous year.
Why did Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh visit Israel in January 2026 and what summit did he attend?
Union Fisheries Minister **Rajiv Ranjan Singh** visited Israel from **January 13-15, 2026** to attend the **Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: 'Sea the Future'**. The visit focused on **India-Israel cooperation** in aquaculture technology, fisheries management, and marine biotechnology.
What is India's rank in global fish production and what were the seafood export figures for 2024-25?
India is the **world's second-largest fish producer** with production of **198 lakh tonnes** in 2024-25. **Seafood exports reached ₹62,408 crore** in 2024-25, up **3.11%** from the previous year. Fish production has grown **106%** from 95 lakh tonnes in 2013-14.
What is the annual fish production from Rajasthan's inland fisheries sector?
**Rajasthan's inland fisheries sector** in the **Chambal, Mahi, and Banas river basins** produces over **1.2 lakh tonnes annually**. The sector stands to benefit from technology transfer through India-Israel cooperation in aquaculture technology and marine biotechnology discussed at the Blue Food Security Summit.
What areas of cooperation between India and Israel were discussed at the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security?
The **Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: 'Sea the Future'** discussions focused on: **aquaculture technology**, **fisheries management**, and **marine biotechnology**. India, the world's second-largest fish producer with **198 lakh tonnes** production and **₹62,408 crore** in seafood exports, seeks to leverage Israel's advanced aquaculture expertise.
