The Indian government is encouraging Thailand to capitalise on opportunities within its fishing and tourism industries, particularly in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Shri Vishwendra, the region’s Secretary of Fisheries, emphasised the significant potential for deep-sea fishing due to the area’s underexploited marine resources.
Despite the abundance of resources, including a potential tuna catch amounting to 148,000 metric tonnes, the islands face numerous challenges, such as limited industrial fishing activity and insufficient local demand.
To address these issues, Vishwendra suggested the possibility of technology exchanges in fisheries and seafood processing. This could help to enhance local infrastructure, build capacity, and establish a reputable brand for the island’s seafood products. He proposed that Thailand could benefit…
