Image Source: www.huffingtonpost.comIn a decisive move to deepen regional maritime cooperation, India and the Maldives have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to transform their fisheries and aquaculture sectors. This MoU marks a significant leap toward building an innovation-driven, environmentally responsible fisheries ecosystem in the Indian Ocean. The MoU paves the way for specialized training programs in refrigeration and mechanical engineering, marine technology, farm management, and disease surveillance. These initiatives are expected to create a skilled workforce capable of driving long-term productivity and sustainability gains across the blue economy. This pact could serve as the foundation for a traceable, certified, and globally competitive tuna value chain emerging from South Asia.
