Maharashtra mandates QR-coded Aadhaar cards and vessel markings to boost fishing security.
Maharashtra's Fisheries Department now mandates that all sailors carry a QR-coded Aadhaar card while fishing, following a directive by Minister Nitesh Rane who noticed many sailors lacked the card. Fishing vessels must also permanently paint their registration numbers on both sides and the roof, with non-compliance leading to license cancellation. This move, alongside new drone surveillance, aims to enhance maritime security and combat illegal fishing.
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