The Centre with the help of Union Territory of Lakshadweep is aiming to develop the island into a export hub of famed Tuna fish with the help of Japan. A team of experts visited the Island last month in this connection.
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is lending all assistance to this move. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare are active ushering in what is known as the Blue Revolution.
Centre is eager to provide financial assistance to all State Governments and Union Territories including Lakshadweep for promoting fisheries Sector, claimed govt sources.
The Blue Revolution Scheme- a pet project of Modi govt focuses mainly on increasing fisheries production and productivity from aquaculture and fisheries resources. Besides, the Administration of Lakshadweep is also implementing schemes for development of fisheries.
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry has convened a meeting of officials of Kerala State Cooperative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd. (MATSYAFED), National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training (NIFPHATT) and a representative exporter to explore the export prospects of tuna from Lakshadweep last month.