The Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development has set a target of export turnover of Rs 20,000 crore to be achieved per annum through exports of marine products from the State.
To achieve the target, the Government wants to have a detailed report prepared through a consultancy firm. Therefore, the department is intending to hire services of a firm, national or international, having excellent professional experience and track record in fisheries or aquaculture sectors to undertake the detailed study by assessing the resources and data to submit a report inclusive of an action plan and a roadmap for the State Government within six months.
This was decided at a meeting in the presence of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Fisheries and ARD Minister Dr Damodar Rout and Fisheries and ARD Secretary Vishal Gagan.
Fisheries Director Dr Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya would sign an agreement with Team leader of Nitte University Mangalore Prof Iddya Karunasagar.