The Centre has approved India's move from cooperating partner to full Contracting Party of SIOFA, opening authorised high-seas fishing for squid, toothfish and other non-migratory stocks. BulletsIn The Central Government approved India's accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement on 14 October 2026. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said Indian-flagged vessels




