India also urged the Pakistani government to expedite the release and repatriation of all Indian prisoners, including fishermen in Islamabad's custody.
George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Minority Affairs, on Thursday launched the 'Matsya Shakthi' project aimed to empower the minority fishermen community in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Chouhan said, "Bharat decided in national interest first. No agreement will be against the country's interest. We won't compromise with the interest of farmers, fishermen and people of other farming sectors".
The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended 15 Pakistani fishermen who had illegally crossed the international maritime border and entered Indian waters in Gujarat's Kutch district, officials said on Sunday.
In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended 15 Pakistani fishermen on Saturday along with an engine-fitted country boat in the Kori Creek area near BOP BBK, as per the press release.
PM Modi said that India's progress in the space sector has made the lives of people easier. He emphasised that the space tech has helped satellite-based assessment in the crop insurance scheme, along with the information and safety provided to fishermen through satellites.
"The way he was talking shows that the BJP is becoming strong. He portrays himself as a lion. He only revealed his empty speech today. He spoke about fishermen and minorities. Our PM talks about 'sabka saath, sabka vikas', and doesn't leave the minorities," the BJP leader told ANI.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo flagged how US President Donald Trump has made it a habit to "threaten" other countries on the basis of tariffs and emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong stance for farmers and fishermen.
Between August 16 and 20, the sea is expected to be rough, with wind speeds of 50-60km/h on the Konkan Coast. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during this period, the weather department said.
Bharatiya Krishak Samaj President Krishan Bir Chaudhary lauded the government's efforts to protect farmers, cattle rearers, and fishermen, while applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that "India will never compromise on the interests of farmers".