Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar Announces Deployment of Drones to Combat Illegal Fishing
Panaji: In a significant move to protect Goa’s marine resources and promote sustainable fishing practices, Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar announced the deployment of drones to tackle illegal fishing in state waters. This initiative aims to enhance coastal surveillance and monitor fishing activities in real-time.
Addressing the Goa state legislative Assembly, Minister Halarnkar said that the use of drones will help authorities identify and apprehend violators, reducing the incidence of illegal fishing and promoting responsible fishing practices. The move is part of the department’s efforts to conserve marine biodiversity and ensure the long-term sustainability of the state’s fishing industry.
The Minister highlighted the key features of the initiative, including real-time monitoring of fishing activities, enhanced coastal surveillance, identification and apprehension of violators, promotion of sustainable fishing practices, and conservation of marine biodiversity.
The Assembly welcomed the initiative, with members praising the Minister’s vision for leveraging technology to promote good governance and environmental protection in Goa. The deployment of drones is expected to have a positive impact on the state’s marine ecosystem and set an example for other coastal regions in India.
The Minister assured the House that the department will continue to work towards protecting Goa’s marine resources and promoting sustainable fishing practices. The Assembly applauded the Minister’s efforts and looked forward to seeing the positive impact of this initiative.
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