plays a major role in: a) Promoting seafood exports
Fisheries research
Fishermen welfare
Coastal zone management Answer: a
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
The correct answer is: a) Promoting seafood exports.
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It was established in 1964 with the objective of promoting the export of marine products from India. MPEDA undertakes a variety of activities to achieve this objective, including:
- Providing market intelligence and research on the global seafood market
- Organizing trade fairs and exhibitions to promote Indian seafood products
- Providing financial assistance to exporters
- Developing infrastructure for seafood processing and export
- Conducting training programs for exporters and processors
MPEDA’s efforts have been successful in promoting the export of marine products from India. In 2020-21, India exported marine products worth US$6.4 billion, making it the world’s second largest exporter of seafood.
The other options are incorrect because:
- b) Fisheries research is the responsibility of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- c) Fishermen welfare is the responsibility of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- d) Coastal zone management is the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.