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As reported by MPEDA, the target fixed for the export of fish and fishery products during 2024-25 is 8,000 USD Million and 6 new markets viz. Guadeloupe, Mayotte, Central African Republic, Sierra Leona, Suriname and Chad has been identified for export of fish and fish products

During the financial year 2023-24, India exported an all-time high volume of 17,81,602 MT of Seafood worth Rs. 60,523.89 crore. USA and China are the major importers of Indian seafood. The details of the Market to which India exports the largest volume of marine products are placed at Annexure-I. As reported by MPEDA, the target fixed for the export of fish and fishery products during 2024-25 is 8,000 USD Million and 6 new markets viz. Guadeloupe, Mayotte, Central African Republic, Sierra Leona, Suriname and Chad has been identified for export of fish and fish products.

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in the year 2020-21 during the Covid-19 pandemic has rolled out a flagship scheme the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with highest ever investment of Rs. 20050 crores in the fisheries sector for implementation during a period of five years i.e., 2020-21 to 2024-25, in all States/Union Territories with objective of enhancing production, productivity and exports and of addressing key gaps in the value chain. Towards meeting this objective and in order to enhance India’s export competitiveness and higher price realization, the PMMSY supports a basket of interventions/activities along the fisheries value chain. These include quality fish production, expansion, diversification and intensification of brackish water aquaculture, promotion of export-oriented species, infusion of technology, robust disease management framework, promotion of good aquaculture practices, branding, standards, certification and traceability, training and capacity building, creation of modern post-harvest infrastructure with seamless cold chain, development of modern fishing harbours and fish landing centres, etc. In addition, to address the critical infrastructure requirements of fisheries and aquaculture sectors, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India during 2018-19 has created the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore to provide concessional finance to states/UT and private sector.

In addition, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Department of Commerce has been taking various steps to promote export of marine products from India to other countries including brand promotion. These inter alia include participation in various trade fairs and exhibitions, and organization of Virtual Buyer Seller Meets (VBSMs), organization of Chintan Shivir etc.

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the ongoing scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya SampadaYojana (PMMSY) provides financial assistance to State Governments and Union Territories for the development of post-harvest infrastructure facilities for fisheries such as ice plants/ cold storages, fishing harbours and fish landing centres, fish transport facilities such as refrigerated vehicles, insulated vehicles, two wheelers/ three wheelers with ice box, fish marketing facilities such as fish retail markets, fish kiosks, fish value-added enterprises, e-platform for e-trading and e-marketing of fish and fisheries products, live fish vending centres etc.

In order to promote the export of marine products, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has taken several initiatives these inter-alia includes support to 27,823 ice plant /cold storages, transportation facilities supported with an investment of ₹1362 cr, support for acquisition of 1398 Deep Sea Tuna Fishing Vessels (₹ 1310 cr) and up-gradation of 1338 fishing vessels (₹ 193.64 cr), approval of the projects for export oriented fish species such as Scampi, Mud crab, Asian Seabass, Cobia etc, support for state-of-the-art aquaculture production technologies like RAS and Biofloc. In addition Department of fisheries has notified guidelines for promoting diversified species, Nucleus Breeding Centre (NBCs) / Broodstock Multiplication Centre (BMCs) and Brood Banks under CAA Act.

Further, to reduce disease prevalence and increase fish productivity nationwide, the Department is implementing National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) coordinated by ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow. To ensure the sustainability and uninterrupted supply of Indian seafood to the US Market, the Department is supporting a Marine Mammal Stock assessment project at the cost of around ₹ 13.29 cr. In addition, the Department is also advising the States/UTs to encourage the farmers to attend the technical and demonstration workshops/training programs related to seed and feed, technology infusion, ornamental fisheries, hatchery technologies etc. on periodic basis in order to increase in productivity and quality of fishery produce

In addition, MPEDA operates various financial assistance schemes like Assistance for Mini labs, establishment of nurseries, establishment of shrimp handling facilities, establishment of aquafarms for diversified aquaculture, Shaphari Certification of farms and hatcheries, Technology Upgradation Scheme for Marine Products (TUSMP), Assistance for Infrastructural Development for Value Addition, Chilled Fish Handling Centre, Assistance for Large Cold Storage etc. to upgrade infrastructure for value addition and establish mini laboratories, support shrimp farmers in enhancing disease-free production and ensuring quality produce

As per their legal and trade policies, countries enforce various regulatory measures to ensure the safety and quality of the products placed in their territory. The range and stringency of the requirements, including prior registration, testing and certification may differ from one country to another, depending on their developmental status as well as how evolved their regulatory structures are. These measures apply equally to both domestic manufacturers and the importers. However, such measures may sometimes create hurdles in getting market access due various reasons such as gap in the regulatory frameworks and quality compliance requirements of the trade partners, lack of transparency, arbitrariness or differing interpretation of the rules, improper implementation etc. To address the concerns related to quality control and to ensure compliance with international standards, Export Inspection Council (EIC), Department of Commerce conducts periodic awareness and training programs for relevant stakeholders across the value chain. Further, Export Inspection Council (EIC) has enhanced and upgraded laboratory facilities to support quality assurance needs of the exporters.

To enhance the processing capacity and value-addition infrastructure for marine products and to meet stringent export quality standards and food safety parameters, the Department of Commerce (DoC) approved the Technology Development for Specific Value-Added Marine Products (TDSVMP) guidelines on 12/02/2024 for the FY 2023-24 to 2025-26. Under the TDSVMP guidelines, MPEDA released ₹906.70 lakh for 9 beneficiaries during 2023-24 to increase the production of value-added seafood products in the country.

As reported by MPEDA, the target fixed

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Union Minister of Fisheries launched the 6th Phase of  Sagar Parikrama in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India launched Phase VI programme of the Sagar Parikrama, program on 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Sagar Parikrama program has been organised through a pre-decided sea route covering coastal states/Union Territories. The two-day Phase VI was organised at Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Union Territory of India, which started from Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA) – Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Kodiyaghat, Port Blair to understand the Domestication of Tiger Shrimp Project.

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in the presence of Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Andaman &Nicobar, Dr L.N Murthy, National Fisheries Development Board, grace the occasion.  The Sagar Parikarma would be proceeding towards the other locations like Panighat Fish landing centre, VK Pur Fish Lending Centre, Hutbay, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Islands etc.

While addressing the occasion, Rupala recognised the critical role of fish farmers in meeting the growing demand and the invaluable contributions of our fishermen and fish farmers who tirelessly work to provide a vital source of food and sustenance. Rupala emphasised sustainable fishing practices that increase productivity and minimise environmental impacts. Union Minister informed that due to the high demand of fishermen from all over the country to support them in improving their livelihood, the Prime Minister established a separate department of fisheries and from 1950 to 2014 the investment in the fisheries sector was of around Rs 3,681 crore. After that, the government introduces the schemes such as PMMSY, FIDF and others with a budget of approx. Rs. 32,000 crore. has been made for developing the fisheries sector by understanding the ground realities.

The Union Minister interacted with the beneficiaries such as fish farmers and fishermen present at the event. Many beneficiaries shared their ground-level experiences with Parshottam Rupala and highlighted their issues as well as appraised for the tremendous contribution that the KCC and PMMSY scheme has introduced in the life of fishermen and fishing communities.

Union Minister of Fisheries launched the 6th

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India has shipped 13,69,264 MT of seafood worth Rs 57,586.48 crore during FY 2021-22

Despite several challenges in its major export markets caused by the Covid pandemic, India has managed to do an all-time high export. India has shipped 13,69,264 MT of seafood worth Rs 57,586.48 crore ($7.76 billion) during financial year 2021-22, despite heavy odds. During this period, export improved in rupee terms by 31.71 per cent, in USD terms by 30.26 per cent and in quantity terms by 19.12 per cent. In 2020-21, India had exported 11,49,510 MT of seafood worth Rs 43,720.98 crore ($5,956.93 million).

According to K N Raghavan, Chairman, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), India managed to do an all-time high export despite several challenges in its major export markets caused by the Covid pandemic.

Frozen shrimp remained the major export item in terms of quantity and value and earned Rs 42,706.04 crore ($5,828.59 million). It accounted for a share of 53.18 per cent in quantity and 75.11 per cent of the total dollar earnings. Shrimp exports during the period increased by 31.68 per cent in USD value and 23.35 per cent in quantity.

The other items being the second largest export, fetched Rs 3,979.99 crore ($540.73 million), accounting for 12.96 per cent in quantity and 6.97 per cent in USD. The export of other items increased by 43.8 per cent in rupee value and 42.94 per cent in dollar value. Other items comprise surimi and surimi analogue products by 56.55 per cent in USD terms.

Frozen fish, the third largest export item, fetched Rs 3471.91 crore ($471.45 million), accounting for 16.55 per cent in quantity and 6.08 per cent in USD. The export of frozen fish increased by 20.44 per cent in quantity and 17.19 per cent in USD.

India has shipped 13,69,264 MT of seafood