Speaking at the 22nd Indian International Seafood Exhibition, Som Parkash said the government was committed to supporting the fisheries industry to achieve its export growth target, The Press Trust of India reported on August 8. 2.
In addition to providing jobs for about 14.5 million people, the fisheries sector can contribute more to the country's economic development in general, Mr. Parkash said.
He asked the Indian Fisheries Export Development Authority (MPEDA) to prepare and submit a list of industry requirements to achieve export growth.
He said the government would find a way to solve it without affecting product quality or the environment, but India's seafood industry will have to work hard to achieve the goals that the government set, especially especially before the country's economic recession.
At the 7 – 9 February exhibition in Kochi, India, Mr. Parkash and other government officials – including Kerala Fisheries Minister J Mercykutty Amma – presented awards to 60 companies. and excellent individuals in the fisheries industry.
Also speaking at the event, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the overall market share in India's global seafood market is expected to increase from 4.1% to 6.7% in 2030 thanks to promote production, increase value and diversify, sheets The Economic Times reported on 7/2.
About 40.5 million people in India are engaged in fisheries, contributing 1% to the country's gross domestic product.
Mr. Khan called for more foreign direct investment in this area to promote innovation in product diversification and added value.
However, in order to achieve the goal of achieving 1 billion rupees by 2025 – doubling compared to 2019 – the Indian seafood industry faces many obstacles, according to the president of the Indian Association of Seafood Exporters. Degrees (SEAI) Jagdish V Fofandi.
Indian seafood exports are strictly controlled
Indian seafood trade with the European Union and Japan has been restricted by additional inspections and audits on food safety, according to SeafoodSource.
In particular, in Europe, Indian seafood exports are subjected to further testing of many antibiotic contaminants, after European Commission inspectors found a lack of safety control. food at the manufacturing level of this South Asian nation.
In the United States, India's leading shrimp importer, has banned the export of wild-caught shrimp from India because it does not use turtle-eliminating equipment in shrimp fishing nets.
China, another potential market for Indian seafood, is also applying strict controls and controls on shipments from India.
Mr. Fofandi asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss this issue during the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to the European Union, and suggested that the government should send the delegation to all major export markets where Indian seafood is. Degrees are facing.
India aims to produce seafood at 20 million tons by 2022 – 2023
The Indian government, meanwhile, has prioritized supporting the fisheries sector in its annual budget of 2020, setting the goal of producing seafood at 20 million tons by 2022 – 2023.
Indian fish production has increased by nearly 6% from 12.59 million tons in 2017-2018 to 13.34 million tons in 2018-2019, quoted in a letter from Minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi to Ms. Shobha Karandlaje. , a member of Parliament at Lok Sabha – House of Representatives of Indian Bicameral Parliament.
India's total seafood production has steadily increased over the years, reaching 11.43 million tons in 2016-2017 and 10.26 million tons in 2014-2015, The Hindu Business Line reported.
Andhra Pradesh is the leading state in fish production, with 3.99 million tons in 2018 – 2019 – an increase of 16% compared to 3.44 million tons in 2017-2018. Followed by the West Bengal region, with 1.77 million tons, an increase of 1.7% compared to 1.74 million tons in 2017-2018.
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