The rectangular cancellation depicts line-art illustrations of traditional fishing nets, waves, and multiple native marine fish species leaping out of the water. Below the artwork, the text reads in Hindi and English: "विश्व मत्स्य पालन दिवस / WORLD FISHERIES DAY", followed by "पणजी 403001 PANAJI" and the cancellation date "21.11.2024".
Observed annually on November 21, World Fisheries Day highlights the importance of sustainable fisheries, marine ecosystems, and the livelihoods of fishing communities worldwide. Issued by India Post in Goa—a coastal state with deep historical, economic, and cultural ties to traditional fishing and maritime livelihoods—this cancellation promotes ocean conservation and fisheries sustainability.
