Center plans to make India number one exporter in Seafood sector

New Delhi, 10 Feb (KNN) The Center will help the seafood sector in all possible ways to make India the number one exporter, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Parkash has said.

Addressing the 22nd India International Seafood Show recently, he also said, “There is an urgent need to make India the prime producer of seafood, going up from the fourth position."

The show was organized by the Marine Exports Development Authority (MPEDA).

The Minister asked the MPEDA to prepare and submit a memorandum, listing the sector's requirements.

"The government is willing to address the problems faced by the sector in achieving production and export targets without compromising on quality and environment. When this happens, it would contribute to the country's overall economic development besides improving employment opportunities. At present, the sector provides employment to about 14.5 million people," Prakash said.

Seafood Exporters Association of India President Jagdish V. Fofandi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take up the issue that seafood exporters face with the European Union, during his upcoming visit.

"The government should also ensure that the Chinese market remains open to India, particularly in view of the fact that the neighbouring country had become a net importer," he said.

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