India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh during the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Mal\u00e9, Maldives. This transition was observed by representatives from Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bangladesh, and occurred during the conference on \u201cPolicy Guidance for Mainstreaming Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) in Small-Scale Fisheries.\u201d The event took place from February 20 to 22, 2025, and was organized by the Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources of the Maldives in partnership with BOBP-IGO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading India\u2019s delegation, Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, assumed the Chairmanship and reiterated India\u2019s dedication to sustainable fisheries, regional collaboration, and the welfare of small-scale fishers. Under India\u2019s guidance, BOBP-IGO will prioritize marine resource management, capacity building, research, policy advocacy, and addressing Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. This leadership is in line with India\u2019s national vision of \u2018Viksit Bharat 2047\u2019, which aims to foster economic growth while ensuring environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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