Kochi, Sept. 20 -- A high-level consultation meeting on the development of the fisheries sector in Lakshadweep Islands, with a special focus on Tuna fisheries, Seaweed and Ornamental fisheries, was held on Saturday at Kochi.

According to a release from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the meeting was attended by Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, George Kurian, Union Minister of State and Praful Patel, Administrator of Lakshadweep.

Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced that an Investors and Exporters Meet will be organised in Lakshadweep in November 2025 to promote investment and exports in Tuna fisheries, Seaweed and Ornamental fisheries. He said, "If fish catch increases, t...