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The Government of India has designated Dakshina Kannada as a District Export Hub under the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, with a focus on enhancing seafood and cashew exports. This move aims to strengthen the district's export infrastructure and boost its participation in global trade. As part
Fisheries
On World Fisheries Day 2025, India unveiled the National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025, aiming to enhance seafood exports and sustainability. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts and Free Trade Agreements to boost exports, targeting ₹1 lakh crore by 2030. The
World Fisheries Day
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying will celebrate World Fisheries Day on November 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The event, themed 'India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports', aims to enhance the competitiveness of India's aquatic
seafood exports
The European Union has approved 102 new Indian fishery establishments for export, enhancing India's seafood market access and reflecting confidence in its food safety systems. This move is expected to boost export volumes, generate employment, and strengthen trade relationships, particularly in aquaculture shrimps and cephalopods. The Department of
GST reforms
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has announced significant GST reforms for the fisheries sector, reducing tax rates on various products and services to 5%. This move aims to lower operational costs, enhance competitiveness, and support millions of fish farmers and stakeholders. Key reductions include GST on fish
US trade measures
The Indian Department of Fisheries is addressing the impact of US trade measures on marine product imports, focusing on sanitary compliance and sustainability. The government is working with stakeholders to enhance fisheries infrastructure and promote seafood exports while ensuring the welfare of fishermen and processors. Initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri
seafood exports
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the Seafood Exporters Meet 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing the importance of value addition and state-specific species to enhance India's seafood exports. The meeting included discussions on government initiatives, challenges in the export sector, and strategies to expand market reach, particularly
Fisheries
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana' (PMMSY) with an investment of Rs. 20,050 crore from 2020-21 to 2025-26. This initiative aims to develop fisheries infrastructure, including fishing harbours, landing centers, and wholesale markets, to promote sustainable fisheries
CETA
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed between India and the UK on July 24, 2025, eliminates tariffs on a wide range of seafood products, including shrimp and lobsters, enhancing India's competitiveness in the UK market. This is expected to lead to a 70% increase in marine