About Blue port

• The term "Blue Port" primarily refers to an initiative led by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
• The initiative is to develop technologically advanced, sustainable, and eco-friendly fishing ports in India.
• It emphasizing environmental sustainability through rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting, electric-powered equipment, and waste management systems.
• This initiative supports economic prosperity, ecological sustainability, and social inclusion for fishing communities.
• Three pilot harbors under this program include Vanakbara (Diu), Karaikal (Puducherry), and Jakhau (Gujarat) with a combined investment of ₹369.8 crores.
• The Blue Ports are envisioned as strategic gateways for sustainable fisheries development, supporting national food and nutritional security with integration of cutting-edge technology and environmentally responsible infrastructure management.

Additionally, the broader international Blue Ports Initiative by FAO promotes transformation of marine and coastal areas into socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable zones.

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