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Meeting co-chaired by Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying & Minister for Commerce & Industry on fisheries export promotion
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Monday, 18 May, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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A Meeting was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce & Industry and Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj in New Delhi to deliberate fisheries export promotion. During the meeting, discussions focused on identifying measures to enhance fisheries export potential through convergence of schemes between the Department of Commerce and the Department of Fisheries to boost production and exports, steps for promotion of fishery products including value-added products, and facilitation of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) approvals in key international markets. The meeting also deliberated on assessing export gaps in inland States and developing targeted strategies for promoting freshwater species exports, with a view to strengthening India’s overall fisheries export ecosystem.
Goyal appreciated the efforts to achieve an all-time high seafood export of Rs 72,325.82 crore (US$ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26. He discussed opportunities to boost fisheries exports and enhance the incomes of fisherfolk. The commitment to fostering sustainable growth & driving innovation in the fisheries sector was also reiterated. He underscored the need for continued collaboration among stakeholders to further strengthen the export segment, focusing on species diversification, branding and value addition. He stressed upon the need to accelerate development of deep-sea fishing infrastructure and to expand India’s presence in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs). He also called for increasing the number of registered exporters, augmenting processing capacity, and strengthening waste management practices across the sector.
Singh highlighted that the department has undertaken various steps and initiative focused on traceability, processing, Value addition, certification to enhance seafood exports in coordination with MPEDA, EIC, Seafood exporters and other stakeholders. He emphasised the need to set up at least one processing plant in each district to strengthen post-harvest infrastructure. Union Minister Fisheries underscored the need for capacity building of exporters, with time bound program for skill development and market readiness by NFDB and MPEDA. He further urged MPEDA to identify export gaps across inland States and UTs and assess species-wise export potential in coordination with NFDB. He also highlighted the need for expanded institutional presence of MPEDA and EIC in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, recognising the huge export potential of high vale species like Tuna.
Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, secretary, Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D, also attended the meeting and emphasised the critical role of traceability in enhancing seafood exports and ensuring compliance with international market standards. He also highlighted that the Department of Fisheries, GoI has notified 34 fisheries production and processing clusters aiming to strengthen value chains and supporting export ecosystems. He further called upon institutions such as FSI, MPEDA and NFDB to intensify efforts towards harnessing the untapped potential of tuna resources in the high seas, with a view to expanding India’s footprint in marine fisheries exports. This joint meeting has carved a roadmap for enhancing seafood export in close coordination and convergence with all stakeholders towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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