ReALCRaft Portal Latest News
Recently, the government notified rules for “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone” and an Access Pass required for mechanized and large-sized motorized vessels can be obtained through the online ReALCRaft portal.
About ReALCRaft Portal
- The Registration And Licensing of Fishing Craft (ReALCRaft) portal is developed as a national online platform under open source technology.
- It is developed by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- It provides web-based, citizen-centric services to marine fishers and coastal States/UTs for the registration and licensing of fishing vessels, transfer of ownership, and related processes.
- Objectives: To develop a modern, comprehensive and transparent vessel data management system in the country with the aim to enhance security features and to bring efficiency, transparency, accountability and reliability in services.
Features of ReALCRaft Portal
- Integration with state-specific payment gateway (Bank /treasury),
- Integration with security agencies to record the movements and track the vessels.
- Upstream integration with insurance agencies, subsidy schemems for eDBT.
- Integration with ISRO facilitates real-time communication with fishermen at sea.
- Integration & data sharing with Govt. Agencies/ Security Agencies
- It is also being integrated with Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the Export Inspection Council (EIC) for issuance of Fish Catch and Health Certificates.
Source: PIB
ReALCRaft Portal FAQs
Q1: What is the primary objective of the ReALCRaft Portal?
Ans: To provide online services for vessel registration and licensing.
Q2: Which department launched the ReALCRaft Portal?
Ans: Department of Fisheries
