Kochi, Feb. 2 -- Lakshadweep Yuva Morcha has expressed support for Budget 2025, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.

According to an official statement by the Yuva Morcha, "On Saturday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, unveiling a forward-thinking vision for India's marine sector with a specific focus on the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. The government's unwavering commitment to empowering island communities and advancing the fisheries sector was evident in the Budget speech."

The statement highlighted Sitharaman's strategic focus on Lakshwadeep region: "India ranks as the second-largest global producer of fish and aquaculture. With seafood export...