The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was constituted in 1972 under the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act 1972 (No.13 of 1972).

The role envisaged for the MPEDA under the statute is comprehensive - covering fisheries of all kinds, increasing exports, specifying standards, processing, marketing, extension and training in various aspects of the industry.

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. MPEDA is the nodal agency for promotion of export of marine products from India.  MPEDA has presence in all the maritime states and is implementing its developmental schemes for export promotion / aquaculture production through its field offices. 

The seafood exports from the country are facing a whole gamut of issues, and its resurgence after three harrowing years is an accurate morale-booster dose for the national economy. Currently, India is exporting to more than 120 countries. With the vast resources of coastlines and pristine waters, India can promote culture and capture fisheries for safe and sustainable fishery production. The marine products export from India is targeted to reach USD 14 billion by 2025. MPEDA has already submitted a road map to achieve this goal, including the interventions required in the production, value addition and market promotion of seafood.

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