Letter of Authorisation (LoA) and Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission for sustainable fisheries and marine exports

Key facts

• Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas and the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission document in Bhubaneswar.
• The LoA is a mandatory provision under the guidelines for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas by Indian-flagged fishing vessels.
• The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MFHAD) designed the LoA as a transparent and accountable framework to facilitate ease of compliance and ensure orderly, traceable, and monitored operations.
• The Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026-2036) is a flagship Blue Economy initiative of the Odisha government.
• The Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission aims to unlock the state's offshore and deep-sea fisheries' potential and establish Odisha as a leading deep-sea fishing and marine export hub.