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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

AgroPolicy, Trade

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