IFT Expo 2025: India’s First International Fishery Tech Expo Debuts in Mumbai, Showcasing Blue Economy Innovation
In a groundbreaking move to advance India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, the first-ever International Fishery Tech Expo (IFT Expo 2025) was inaugurated in Mumbai. The three-day event is poised to reshape the future of India’s Blue Economy, with a strong emphasis on technology, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Maharashtra Ports Development Minister Nitesh Narayan Rane officially inaugurated the expo, calling it a world-class platform that unites technology, policy, and potential. He reiterated Maharashtra’s vision to become one of the top five states in fisheries and highlighted plans to integrate drones for coastal security and fast-track development schemes under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s leadership.
“Events like IFT Expo 2025 are critical for accelerating growth, encouraging innovation, and unlocking the true potential of our fisheries sector,” said Minister Rane.
Strong Opening: 6,000+ Visitors, 55+ Exhibitors on Day One
On the first day alone:
- Over 6,000 trade visitors attended the expo
- 55+ exhibitors from India and abroad showcased the latest in fisheries and aquaculture technology
Participation from Leading Officials and Industry Experts
Key dignitaries included:
- Kishor Tawade, Commissioner of Fisheries, Maharashtra
- Senior officials from Gujarat, Karnataka, and Goa fisheries departments
- Dr. Sreenath K R, Director General, Fisheries Survey of India, who praised India’s global leadership in seafood exports to 130+ countries
“This expo reflects India’s strategic investments in innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability to position itself as a global fisheries hub,” said Dr. Sreenath.
Boosting Investment, Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange
The expo is strategically timed after the Union Budget 2025–26, which allocated a record ₹2,703 crore to the fisheries sector highlighting a national push toward a tech-driven, sustainable Blue Economy.
IFT Expo 2025 aims to:
- Foster public-private partnerships
- Attract domestic and foreign investments
- Enable policy dialogues for sustainable marine development
- Strengthen India’s position in global fishery exports and innovation