India joins WTO fisheries subsidies pact, backs sustainable fishing
India formally accepted the World Trade Organization's fisheries subsidies agreement, becoming the 123rd member to do so. This commitment underscores India's focus on sustainable fisheries management, which is vital for food security and the livelihoods of coastal communities. The agreement aims to protect traditional fishers by prohibiting subsidies linked to illegal fishing and overfished stocks, while enhancing India's reputation as a responsible seafood exporter.