The Commerce Ministry and the Fisheries Ministry held deliberations today to accelerate the growth of India’s seafood sector, focusing on boosting exports, improving sustainability, and enhancing domestic value addition. The meeting emphasized the importance of aligning trade policies with fisheries development to maximize India’s potential as a global seafood supplier.
Officials discussed strategies to strengthen cold-chain infrastructure, modernize fishing practices, and expand aquaculture to meet rising international demand. The ministries also highlighted the need for stricter quality standards, certification processes, and digital monitoring to ensure compliance with global markets.
India is currently among the world’s leading exporters of seafood, with shrimp and fish products driving foreign exchange earnings. The deliberations aimed to build on this momentum by encouraging innovation, supporting fisher communities, and promoting sustainable harvesting practices.
The joint effort reflects the government’s broader vision of integrating commerce and fisheries to create jobs, enhance rural livelihoods, and position India as a reliable hub for seafood exports.
