Panel Discussion | National Fisheries Day

Theme: Fisheries, Security, and Regional Dynamics in the Tamil Nadu–Sri Lanka Context

Date: November 21, 2025

As part of the Fisheries Day 2025 celebrations, a special panel discussion will be organized to explore the multifaceted challenges, policy dimensions, and security implications of the fisheries sector in Tamil Nadu, with a focus on its cross-border linkages with Sri Lanka. The session will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange perspectives on sustainability, livelihood, and maritime governance.

The panel will feature the following distinguished speakers:

• Prof. Suryanarayan – General Overview of Fisheries Issues in Tamil Nadu

• Representative, Indian Coast Guard – Maritime Enforcement and the Role of the Indian Coast Guard

• Mr. Sathyamoorthy – Political Dimensions of Tamil Nadu–Sri Lanka Fisheries Relations

• Mr. Ashik Bonofer – Security and Livelihood of the Fishermen

• Arul Braighta Arulnatham – Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Legal Frameworks

This panel aims to foster meaningful dialogue on how regional cooperation, sustainable management, and effective maritime governance can ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of coastal fishing communities.

Join us on November 21, 2025, for this insightful discussion on the intersection of livelihood, policy, and regional security in South Asia’s fisheries domain.