Published: 7 November 2025DD NewsEconomy
Government Notifies Rules for Sustainable Fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone
The Government of India notified the Rules for 'Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)' on November 4, 2025, coming into wider public discussion by November 8. The rules aim to unlock the potential of India's 11,099 km coastline and 2.02 million sq km EEZ.
Key provisions include: priority to fishermen cooperative societies and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs); a fully digital 'Access Pass' system via the ReALCRaft portal; a ban on harmful practices like LED light fishing, pair trawling, and bull trawling; prohibition on foreign vessels; and a mother-and-child vessel model for Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, which account for 49% of India's EEZ. The initiative benefits over 50 lakh fishers nationwide.
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On November 4, 2025 India notified Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone, covering 2.02 million square kilometres. Cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organisations get priority via a digital ReALCRaft Access Pass; LED, pair and bull trawling are banned, benefiting fifty lakh fishers nationwide.
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Frequently asked questions
When were the EEZ sustainable fisheries rules notified, and what resource base do they target?
The Government of India notified the Rules for 'Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)' on November 4, 2025. They aim to unlock the potential of India's 11,099 km coastline and 2.02 million sq km EEZ.
Which fishing groups receive priority under the rules?
The rules give priority to fishermen cooperative societies and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs).
How will access be managed, and which practices or vessels are barred?
Access will use a fully digital 'Access Pass' system via the ReALCRaft portal. The rules ban LED light fishing, pair trawling, bull trawling, and foreign vessels.
What island model is included, and who is expected to benefit?
A mother-and-child vessel model is included for Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, which account for 49% of India's EEZ. The initiative benefits over 50 lakh fishers nationwide.
