New Delhi, June 7: The Centre has assured the state governments of unlocking the full potential of the fisheries sector through a whole-of-government approach to achieve the Rs 1 lakh crore target for seafood exports, according to a statement issued on Sunday.
The National Workshop on Seafood Exports, which concluded at Visakhapatnam this weekend, highlighted a shared commitment among central ministries, state governments, industry stakeholders, exporters, research institutions and entrepreneurs to work collaboratively towards strengthening India’s seafood export ecosystem, it said.
The deliberations highlighted the need for a coordinated approach encompassing sustainable production, value addition, traceability, certification, infrastructure development, etc. (IANS)
