02/06/2026
Mapping of Seafood Export Potential from Inland States/UTs
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India chaired a meeting on Mapping of Seafood Export Potential from Inland States/UTs.
The meeting was attended by senior officers from fisheries department of states/UTs, representatives from MPEDA, NFDB, EIC, ICAR and subordinate field offices.
During the meeting, Dr. Likhi highlighted the need to identify the gaps across the fisheries value chain and undertake targeted interventions to enhance seafood exports from inland States.
Union Secretary, Fisheries also emphasised the need for close coordination among MPEDA, NFDB, EIC, States and UTs to unlock the export potential of inland fisheries as nearly 72% of India’s total fish production comes from inland States/UTs, whereas the contribution to seafood exports is only about 1% (Excluding Shrimp).