New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday stressed on unlocking the potential of India's marine sector and said that the government will bring a framework for sustainable harnessing of fisheries with a special focus on Andaman and Lakshadweep zones.

"India ranks second largest globally in fish production and aquaculture. Seafood exports are valued at 60,000 crore rupees. To unlock the untapped potential of the marine sector, our government will bring in an enabling framework for the sustainable harnessing of fisheries from Ithe ndian inclusive economic zone and high seas with a special focus on the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands," she said.

She also highlighted a national mission for cotton ...