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Centre allocated Rs 3,490 crore for fishing harbours to promote exports
New Delhi, March 18: The Centre has allocated Rs 3,490 crore as financial assistance to the states, Union Territories, and implementing agencies for the construction of fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and modernisation and maintenance dredging of existing fishing harbours to promote seafood exports which have doubled to Rs. 60,523.89 crore in the last 10 years, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Kerala to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council certification in fisheries
Thiruvananthapuram, March 12: Emphasising the urgent need to maintain sustainability in the fisheries sector, the Kerala government has offered to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
India expected to enter global fisheries certification by 2025 end
Kochi, March 10: In a major boost for India’s seafood export, the country is expected to enter the global fisheries certification by the end of 2025.
Korean food exports grow 8 pc annually in past 10 years
Seoul, March 6: South Korea's exports of food, led by instant noodles, grew an average of 8 per cent annually over the past 10 years on the growing global popularity of K-culture, a business organisation said on Thursday.
India turns food-surplus powerhouse driven by robust farm sector growth: Study
New Delhi, Feb 19: India has evolved from a food-scarce nation to a food-surplus powerhouse with a strong export performance on the back of robust growth in agriculture, reflecting the farm sector's resilience and its significant role in the global agricultural trade landscape, according to a study released by apex business chamber PHDCCI.
India's fisheries sector witnesses rise with around 8% share in global fish production
New Delhi, February 15: India's fisheries sector has witnessed significant growth and transformation over the past two decades, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a release on Saturday.
India 2nd largest fish producing country with 8 pc share in global fish production
New Delhi, Feb 15: India is the second largest fish producing country with around 8 per cent share in global fish production and during the financial year 2023-24, the country exported 17,81,602 metric tonnes (MT) of seafood worth Rs 60,523.89 crore, the government said on Saturday.
India doubles seafood exports in 10 years to Rs 60,524cr; eyes Rs 1.56 lakh cr target by 2030
New Delhi, Feb 4: With India's seafood exports more than doubling over the last 10 years from Rs 30,213 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 60,523.89 crore during FY 2023-24, the Centre is now aiming to achieve an export turnover of $18 billion (Rs 1.57 lakh crore) by 2030, according to a statement issued by the Department of Fisheries on Tuesday.
Govt to bring framework to unlock potential marine sector with focus on Andaman and Lakshadweep: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, February 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday stressed on unlocking the potential of India's marine sector and said that the government will bring a framework for sustainable harnessing of fisheries with a special focus on Andaman and Lakshadweep zones.
India's seafood exports cross Rs 60,000 crore in FY25 to date, set for new record
New Delhi, Jan 18: India's seafood exports have crossed the Rs 60,000 crore mark in FY24-25 to date, according to latest government data.
India's exports of food goods jump 11 pc to $17.8 billion in April-Dec
New Delhi, Jan 17: India's exports of agricultural and processed food products registered a robust 11 per cent growth to $17.77 billion during April-December of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official figures.
CEPA unlocks substantial opportunities for expanding exports of high-quality food products to UAE: Prime Minister of New Zealand
Abu Dhabi, January 16: Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, said that the UAE is New Zealand's most trusted economic partner, indicating that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries marks a new era in their bilateral relations.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal urges Indian companies to focus on innovative and high-quality nutritious products to strengthen food security
New Delhi, January 11: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Indian companies to focus on producing innovative and high-quality nutritious products to strengthen food security in the country.