Odisha govt to overhaul 1982 marine fishing law with Aadhaar, tracking mandate
The Odisha government has approved a new marine fishing law to replace the outdated 1982 regulation. The proposed Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026 introduces mandatory safety measures and biometric identification for fishermen. It aims to enhance coastal security, regulate deep-sea fishing, and promote sustainable marine practices.
- ▪The new Bill mandates transponders and VHF radios on fishing vessels.
- ▪Fishermen will be required to carry biometric Aadhaar identification for safety and surveillance.
- ▪The Bill aims to achieve ₹25,000 crore in seafood exports by 2036.
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Odisha govt to overhaul 1982 marine fishing law with Aadhaar, tracking mandateThe proposed Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026 will replace the 43-year-old Orissa Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1982Published on: May 20, 2026 9:27 PM ISTBy Debabrata Mohanty, BhubaneswarShare viaCopy link The Odisha government on Wednesday approved a new marine fishing law mandating transponders, Very High Frequency (VHF) radios and biometric Aadhaar identification for fishermen, while introducing stricter curbs on illegal and unregulated fishing.Officials said the four-decade-old law was limited in scope and inadequate to address emerging challenges, including coastal and national security.The proposed Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026 will replace the…
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