| Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Economy; Topic: Agriculture and allied, Issue: Shrimp Farms. |
Context: India dismisses allegations of human rights and environmental abuses at shrimp farms.
Concerns C. Mechans is Gist:
- India is the largest shrimp exporter to the US, with $2.4 billion worth of shipments in 2022-23.
- Entire shrimp export value chain is certified by Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
- Ministry aims to scale up seafood exports to ₹1 lakh crore by 2025-26.
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) :
- It was established in 1972 under the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972.
- MPEDA operates under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Headquarters: Kochi, Kerala.
- The mandate of MPEDA includes increasing seafood exports, setting standards, marketing, processing, extension, and training.
