Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation ▪ India has recently assumed the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh. ▪ This transition took place during the 13th Governing Council Meeting held in Malé, Maldives. ▪ The event was part of a high-level conference focused on mainstreaming ecosystem approaches to fisheries management in small-scale fisheries. About BOBP-IGO ▪ The BOBP-IGO was established in 2003. ▪ This Regional Fisheries Advisory Body (RFAB) gives advice on fishing to countries around the Bay of Bengal. ▪ Its primary aim is to assist member countries in enhancing livelihood opportunities for small-scale fisherfolk in the Bay of Bengal region. ▪ Current member countries include Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. ▪ Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand participate as cooperating non-contracting parties.
