Union Minister George Kurian launches India’s first fully digitised Marine Fisheries Census 2025 at CMFRI, Kochi — a landmark in data-driven marine governance.(Representing AI image) India’s First Fully Digitised National Marine Fisheries Census 2025: Charting a Smarter, Sustainable Future for Blue Economy - Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Table of Contents Introduction: A Watershed Moment in Indian Fisheries What is the National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC)? The Digital Leap: How MFC 2025 Redefines Data-Driven Fisheries Scope and Scale: Covering 1.2 Million Fisher Households Across 4,000 Villages Technological Tools: VyAS Bharat and VyAS Sutra in Action Empowering Fishers Through the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) Integration with PM Matsya Sampada and Samridhi Yojanas Data, Governance, and Blue Economy: Why This Census Matters Real-Time Monitoring: Transparency, Accountability, and Accuracy Challenges and Opportunities in Implementation International Context: Les...
Farmers managing paddy fields using sustainable water practices, reducing methane emissions and promoting climate-friendly rice cultivation.(Representing ai image) Rice Farming and Methane: Environmental Impact of Paddy Fields Explained Why Paddy Fields Matter in the Methane Debate: Environmental Science and Climate Policy Perspectives -Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Paddy fields, those iconic stretches of lush green rice paddies, are more than just a staple of agriculture—they are a focal point in the global conversation on climate change. As the world grapples with greenhouse gas emissions and strategies to curb global warming, methane (CH₄) has emerged as a critical concern. Surprisingly, rice cultivation plays a significant role in this debate. Understanding why paddy fields matter in the methane discourse requires diving into environmental science, agricultural practices, and climate policy, revealing both the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable future. ...