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The Policy Post this week discusses India’s:
Accession to Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement.
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3-stage nuclear programme.
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🗞️What’s In The News This Week?
The Union Cabinet approved India’s formal accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA). The treaty commitment grants Indian deep-sea fishing vessels statutory rights to operate in international waters (beyond Exclusive Economic Zones) in the Southern Indian Ocean.
What this means for India?
Indian-flagged vessels can be authorised to fish for squid, toothfish, alfonsino and other non-migratory stocks. This supports the Blue Economy push beyond India’s EEZ, where vessels mostly operate within 60–80 nautical miles.
India takes on binding duties: vessel monitoring, data reporting and quota compliance. It also gains access to stock assessments and the High Seas Boarding and Inspection (HSBI) Scheme, which strengthens maritime security.
🗓️Events to look out for!
🎉Designing Schools for Athletes: A talk in Delhi on October 23, 2026!
🎉Vision Conclave 5.0 in Lucknow on October 30, 2026!
🎉Role of BRICS in the Emerging World Order: A panel discussion in Delhi on October 28, 2026!
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💬Policy Charcha - one thing to learn this week
India’s nuclear energy mission supports India’s broader goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070.
This video explains India’s 3-stage nuclear programme and how the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam is a milestone for India.
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