THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Panampilly Nagar, Kochi – 682 036.

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1.0 The Authority 022.0 Office Structure 033.0 Export performance 043.1 Major export items 043.2 Export of major markets 063.3 Port-wise exports of marine products 074.0 Annual Plan with budget and expenditure 105.0 Registration 116.0 Market Promotion 126.1 Market Services 126.2 Publicity & Market Promotion 137.0 Capture fisheries 168.0 Culture fisheries 188.1 Export production through aquaculture 188.2 Promotional activities 208.3 India Organic Aquaculture Projects (IOAP) 258.4 Promotion of Ornamental fish breeding for export 269.0 Processing infrastructure and value addition 329.1 Developmental assistance schemes 329.2 Product promotion 3510.0 Quality Control 3611.0 Laboratories and its achievements 3912.0 Societies under MPEDA 4212.1 Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture 4212.2 TASPARC & OSSPARC 4412.3 Network for Fish Quality Management and Sustainable Fishing 4412.4 National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture 4613.0 Official language activities 4714.0 Training programmes 4915.0 Visit of VIPs 5216.0 Meetings 52

Appendix – 1 53Appendix – 2 55Appendix – 3 57

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1.0: THE AUTHORITY.

The Authority was re-constituted on 07.07.2006 and the list of the members as on 31.03.2008 is given in Appendix – 1. Shri G. Mohan Kumar, IAS continued as the Chairman of MPEDA during the period under report.

The lists of members of the three Standing Committees viz. the Executive Committee, the Technical Committee and the Export Promotion Committee as on 31.03.2008 are given in Appendix - 2.

The date and venue of the meetings of the Authority and its Standing Committees during 2007-08 are given below: -

Sl. No. Name of the meeting Date Venue

1. 113th Authority meeting 25.06.2007 Goa2. 114th Authority meeting 14.12.2007 Chennai3. 115th Authority meeting 07.02.2008 Kochi4. 96th Executive Committee meeting 24.09.2007 Kochi5. 50th Technical Committee meeting 24.09.2007 Kochi6. 47th Export Promotion Committee meeting 03.08.2007 Kochi7. 48th Export Promotion Committee meeting 25.01.2008 Kochi

The Marine Products Export Development Authority functions under the overall supervision of the Chairman, supported by a team of officials both at the Head Office and the field offices. The list of Officers of the Authority as on 31.03.2008 at the Head Office, Regional and Sub-Regional Offices, Trade Promotion Offices in New Delhi, Tokyo and New York, Regional and Sub-Regional Centres of Aquaculture and Laboratories at Nellore & Bhimavaram is given at Appendix - 3.

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2.0: OFFICE STRUCTURE.

The Marine Products Export Development Authority under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is a statutory body entrusted with the primary task of promotion of export of marine products. With its Head Office at Kochi, the Authority had established field offices in all the maritime States to carry out various export promotion functions assigned to it. It also runs Trade Promotion Offices in New York (USA) and Tokyo (Japan) to liaise with the importers and agencies related with the seafood trade. A Trade Promotion Office is also functioning at New Delhi to liaise with various Central Ministries.

2.1: Regional & Sub-Regional Offices/Centres.

The Regional Offices at Veraval, Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, and Sub-Regional Offices at Panaji, Mangalore, Kollam, Bhubaneswar, Tuticorin and Guwahati continued to discharge their duties relating to export promotion by providing support and assistance to the processing industry and the export trade. The Regional/Sub-Regional Offices functioned in close association with the Departments of Fisheries of the respective State Governments, the seafood industry and other organisations involved in the export trade. The Regional Centres for Aquaculture at Valsad, Panvel, Kochi, Thanjavur, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar and the Sub-Regional Centres at Kolkata, Bhimavaram, Karwar and Kannur continued to promote aquaculture development for augmenting production for exports. MPEDA is implementing a National Residue Control Programme through its laboratories at Kochi, Nellore and Bhimavaram.

2.2: Trade Promotion Offices (Overseas).

MPEDA has two Trade Promotion Offices (TPO) - in Tokyo and New York - to service the leading markets of Indian seafood. The Trade Promotion Offices at Tokyo and New York have been functioning since 1978 and 1984 respectively. Japan and USA continued to be among the leading markets for marine products and these offices play a key role in sustaining our export inspite of high competition from other supplying nations. They liaise with importers, Government agencies, quarantine authorities, associations, etc and keep a close watch on various developments within the country as well as the adjoining countries that may have an impact on the seafood trade from India.

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3.0: EXPORT PERFORMANCE.

Export of marine products from India during 2007-08 recorded a decline of 11.58% in quantity and 8.9% in Rupee value, but a marginal rise of 2.5% in $ earnings. This was the 4th year in succession to achieve a record export earning in dollar terms.

Exports recorded during 2007-08 compared to that of 2006-07 are detailed below: -

Particulars 2007-08 2006-07 Variation (%)

Quantity ton 541701 612641 -70941 -11.58Rupees crore 7620.92 8363.53 -742.61 -8.88US $ million 1899.09 1852.93 46.16 2.49Unit value $/kg. 3.51 3.02 0 15.91

3.1: Major items of export.

Frozen shrimp continued to be the single largest item of export in terms of value accounting for about 52% in the total export earnings. In terms of quantity, fish accounted for the major share at 41% (shrimp 25%) as could be observed from the table below. Export of both items declined mainly due to the drop in aqua/wild production.

EXPORTS DURING 2007-08 COMPARED TO 2006-07

189909

762092

541701

185293

836353

612641

0100000200000300000400000500000600000700000800000900000

Quantity Ton Value Rupees lakh US $ '0000

2007-08 2006-07

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MAJOR ITEMS OF EXPORT

(Q: Quantity in Tons, V: Value in Rs. Crore, $: USD Million & UV$: Unit value US$ per kg.)Item Share % 2007-08* 2006-07 Variation (%)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frozen Shrimp 25.15 Q: 136223 137397 -1174 -0.85  51.72 V: 3941.62 4506.08 -564.46 -12.53  51.64 $: 980.62 997.64 -17.03 -1.71  UV$: 7.20 7.26 0 -0.86Frozen Fish 40.65 Q: 220200 270751 -50551 -18.67  17.10 V: 1303.41 1452.88 -149.47 -10.29  17.18 $: 326.29 321.95 4.33 1.35

  UV$: 1.48 1.19 0 24.61Frozen Cuttlefish 8.48 Q: 45955 55701 -9746 -17.50  9.76 V: 744.13 797.37 -53.24 -6.68  9.78 $: 18564 175.75 9.91 5.64  UV$: 4.04 3.16 1 28.04Frozen Squid 6.31 Q: 34172 47252 -13080 -27.68  5.36 V: 408.42 568.32 -159.90 -28.14  5.33 $: 101.29 126.25 -24.96 -19.77  UV$: 2.96 2.67 0 10.94Dried items 4.14 Q: 22414 24293 -1879 -7.73  3.40 V: 258.88 183.16 75.71 41.34  3.41 $: 64.72 40.75 23.97 58.81  UV$: 2.89 1.68 1 72.12Live items 0.46 Q: 2498 2478 20 0.81  0.91 V: 69.07 64.06 5.01 7.83  0.91 $: 17.21 14.22 2.98 20.96   UV$: 6.89 5.74 1 20.00Chilled items 1.21 Q: 6541 7200 -6.59 -9.15  1.55 V: 118.11 117.30 -0.80 -0.68  1.56 $: 29.62 26.63 2.99 11.22  UV$:  4.53 3.70 1 22.41Others 13.60 Q: 73698 67571 6127 9.07  10.20 V: 777.29 674.35 102.94 15.27  10.20 $: 193.68 149.72 43.96 29.36  UV$:  2.63 2.22 0 18.61

Total 100 Q: 541701 612641 -70941 -11.58  100 V: 7620.92 8363.53 -742.61 -8.88  100 $: 1899.09 1852.93 46.16 2.49  UV$:  3.51 3.02 0 15.91

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3.2: Major export markets

European Union (EU), continued as the largest market during the year with a percentage share of 35% in $ realization followed by Japan 16.1%, USA at 13.3% and China 13.3%, South East Asia 7.5%, Middle East other countries 10%.

EXPORT ITEMS IN $ MLN. 2007-08

DRIED ITEMS3%

LIVE ITEMS1%

CHILLED ITEMS2%

FR SQUID5%

OTHERS10%

FR CUTTLE FISH10%

FROZEN FISH17%

FROZEN SHRIMP52%

EXPORT ITEMS IN QUANTITY

DRIED ITEMS4%

LIVE ITEMS0%

FR SQUID6%

CHILLED ITEMS1% OTHERS

14%

FR CUTTLE FISH8%

FROZEN FISH42%

FROZEN SHRIMP

25%

MAJOR EXPORT MARKETS IN VALUE ($ MLN.)

USA13%

EUROPEAN UNION

35%

CHINA13%

SOUTH EAST ASIA

8%

MIDDLE EAST5%

OTHERS10% JAPAN

16%

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MAJOR EXPORT COUNTRIES OF MARINE PRODUCTS FROM INDIA

(Q: Quantity in Tons, V: Value in Rs. Crore, $: USD Million)Country Share % 2007-08* 2006-07 Variation (%)

Japan 12.44 Q: 67373 67437 -64 -0.09  16.11 V: 1227.59 1,353.38 -125.79 -9.29  16.09 $: 305 299.20 6.29 2.10USA 6.76 Q: 36612 43758 -7146 -16.33  13.34 V: 1016.94 1,347.80 -330.86 -24.55  13.33 $: 253 297.08 -44.03 -14.82EU 27.58 Q: 149381 149773 -392 -0.26  34.96 V: 2664.24 2,760.32 -96.08 -3.48  34.92 $: 663 610.95 52.23 8.55China 25.81 Q: 139792 203513 -63721 -31.31  13.25 V: 1009.59 1,156.96 -147.37 -12.74  13.32 $: 253 259.06 -6.16 -2.38South East Asia 11.78 Q: 63818 67650 -3832 -5.66

7.53 V: 573.97 616.70 -42.73 -6.93  7.56 $: 143 136.43 7.07 5.18Middle East 4.75 Q: 25752 23585 2167 9.19  5.17 V: 393.96 371.06 22.90 6.17  5.16 $: 98 82.47 15.58 18.90Others 10.89 Q: 58972 56924 2047 3.60  9.64 V: 734.62 757.30 -22.68 -2.99  9.63 $: 183 167.75 15.18 9.05

Total 100 Q: 541701 612641 -70941 -11.58  100 V: 7620.92 8363.53 -742.61 -8.88  100 $: 1899 1852.93 46.16 2.49

3.3: Port-wise exports of marine products.

Exports were effected from 19 land/air ports. The major ports to handle the export cargo during the year, in the order of $ earnings, were, Kochi 18% , Chennai

MAJOR EXPORT MARKETS IN QUANTITY

OTHERS11%MIDDLE EAST

5%SOUTH EAST

ASIA12%

CHINA26%

EUROPEAN UNION

27%

USA7%

JAPAN12%

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15% , JNP 15% , Vizag 13% , Pipavav 14% , Tuticorin 9%, Kolkata 9% , Mangalore 2%, etc.

PORT WISE EXPORTS

(Q: Quantity in Tons, V: Value in Rs. Crore, $: USD Million)Ports Share % 2007-08 2006-07 Variation (%)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Kochi Q: 18.19 98520 106454 -7934 7.45  V: 18.16 1,383.74 1,476.51 -92.77 -6.28  $: 18.14 344.45 329.35 15.10 4.58Chennai Q: 7.93 42947 42272 675 1.60  V: 15.20 1,158.50 1,332.58 -174.08 -13.06  $: 15.16 287.87 295.05 -7.18 -2.44JNP Q: 19.32 104670 137153 -32483 -23.68  V: 14.71 1,120.86 1,279.48 -158.62 -12.40  $: 14.70 279.25 283.51 -4.26 -1.50Pipavav Q: 27.64 149734 178751 -29017 -16.23  V: 14.11 1,075.31 1,162.05 -86.74 -7.46  $: 14.15 268.79 258.74 10.05 3.89Vizag Q: 6.56 35535 36594 -1060 -2.90  V: 13.37 1,018.60 1,264.75 -246.15 -19.46  $: 13.36 253.66 278.88 -25.21 -9.04Kolkata Q: 5.11 27666 23238 4428 19.05  V: 9.05 689.70 655.65 34.05 5.19  $: 9.06 172.06 144.27 27.79 19.26Tuticorin Q: 5.48 29697 30611 -914 -2.98  V: 8.59 654.64 735.48 -80.84 -10.99  $: 8.58 162.97 162.16 0.81 0.50Mangalore/ICD Q: 4.83 26155 26723 -569 -2.13  V: 2.13 162.61 149.49 13.11 8.77  $: 2.14 40.65 33.05 7.61 23.02Mumbai Q: 0.44 2383 2893 -510 -17.62  V: 1.52 116.12 67.54 48.58 71.93  $: 1.53 29.14 15.01 14.13 94.15Goa Q: 3.56 19297 16152 3145 19.47  V: 1.46 111.22 89.45 21.77 24.34  $: 1.46 27.80 19.70 8.10 41.09Ahmedabad Q: 0.02 127 90 37 40.99  V: 0.71 54.38 27.16 27.22 100.22  $: 0.72 13.62 6.06 7.57 124.93Trivandrum Q: 0.33 1784 2123 -339 -15.97  V: 0.61 46.73 47.04 -0.31 -0.66  $: 0.62 11.69 10.44 1.25 12.00Mundra Q: 0.15 830 8760 -7930 -90.53  V: 0.14 10.99 71.75 -60.75 -84.68  $: 0.14 2.72 15.70 -12.98 -82.65

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1 2 3 4 5 6

Kandla Q: 0.01 36 565 -529 -93.58  V: 0.02 1.29 3.64 -2.35 -64.56  $: 0.02 0.33 0.80 -0.48 -59.29Agartala Q: 0.00 18 63 -45 -72.09  V: 0.01 0.57 0.11 0.46 412.36  $: 0.01 0.14 0.03 0.12 465.92NSICT Q: 0.02 112 0 112 ***  V: 0.01 0.49 0.00 0.49 ***  $: 0.01 0.12 0.00 0.12 ***Calicut Q: 0.00 14 40 -26 -64.42  V: 0.01 0.47 0.56 -0.10 -16.87  $: 0.01 0.12 0.12 -0.01 -6.28Paradeep Q: 0.00 6 0 6 ***  V: 0.01 0.45 0.00 0.45 ***  $: 0.01 0.11 0.00 0.11 ***Haldia Q: 0.01 42 0 42 ***  V: 0.00 0.23 0.00 0.23 ***  $: 0.00 0.06 0.00 0.06 ***Delhi Q: 0.00 0 0 0 ***  V: 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.10 ***  $: 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.02 ***Karimganj Q: 0.00 0 160 -160 -100.00  V: 0.00 0.00 0.28 -0.28 -100.00  $: 0.00 0.00 0.06 -0.06 -100.00

Total* Q: 100 541701 612641 -70941 -11.58V: 100 7620.92 8363.53 -742.61 -8.88$: 100 1899.09 1852.93 46.16 2.49

* Include mid-sea transfer.

4.0: ANNUAL PLAN WITH BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE.

MAJOR PORTWISE EXPORTS ($ MLN.)

344.45287.86 279.25 268.79 253.66

172.06 162.97

40.6589.38

050

100150200250300350400

KOCHI CHENNAI

J N P

PIPAVAV VIZAG

KOLKATA

TUTICORIN

MANGALORE/ICD

OTHERS

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4.1: Progress of plan scheme implementation.

The developmental/promotional activities were carried out under six major heads viz. (i) Market Promotion, (ii) Capture Fisheries, (iii) Culture Fisheries (iv) Processing infrastructure & value addition, (v) Quality Control (vi) Research & Development.

Plan Budget (RE) for 2007-08 was Rs.80.00 crore. The Department of Commerce released Rs.76.67 crore under Plan Scheme after adjusting the unutilised amount available at the end of the previous year.

(Rs. in lakh)Sl. No. Name of Heads Amount

1. Market Promotion Rs. 597.452. Capture Fisheries Rs. 813.333. Culture Fisheries Rs. 908.004. Processing infrastructure & Value addition Rs.1022.245. Quality Control Rs.1166.806. Research and Development Rs.3300.00

Total: Rs.7807.82

A statement showing Plan expenditure during the previous years can be seen from the following table: -

(Rs. in lakh)

YearBudget Provision

Plan funds released by the MOCI

Plan expenditure by the MPEDA

Unutilised funds at the end of the year

1 2 3 4 51996-97 1815.00 1001.83 974.28 79.441997-98 1500.00 938.56 926.43 91.571998-99 1500.00 920.89 1031.37 -18.91*1999-00 1300.00 1160.00 1276.94 -135.85*2000-01 2000.00 2025.00 2008.92 -119.77*2001-02 3000.00 3000.00 3007.14 - 62.19*2002-03 4000.00 4090.00 4061.84 - 8.11*2003-04 4100.00 4100.00 4005.00 + 643.70** 2004-05 4400.00 4400.00 4382.19 +661.512005-06 5400.00 4738.00 5209.00 214.802006-07 5835.00 4785.00 4952.25 - 47.72*2007-08 8000.00 7666.60 7807.82

(*) Negative figure indicates excess of Plan expenditure over Plan funds received from the MoCI. Closing balance is arrived after adjusting Extra Budgetary Resources if any.

(**) Closing Balance as on 31.03.2004 includes Rs.600 lakh reimbursed from ASIDE Fund towards purchase of HPLC MS-MS equipments, which was originally met from Plan Funds during 2002-03.

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5.0: REGISTRATION.

One of the main functions of the Authority under the statutory provisions of the MPEDA Act and Rules is to register the exporters, fishing vessels, processing plants, cold storages, handling centres, etc. The details of registered entities under various categories as on 31.3.2008 are shown below: -

PROGRESS OF REGISTRATION AS ON 31.3.2008

Category

Registered as on

01.04.2007Registration

done

De-Registration

done

Registered as on

31.03.2008Capacity in

M.T.

Manufacture Exporter 353 55 32 376 NAMerchant Exporter 398 92 80 410 NARoute Thro Mer. Ex. 25 3 4 24 NAOrna. Fish. Exporter 42 9 2 49 NAFishing Vessels 13983 890 9 (*) 3176 NAProcessing Plants 363 85 22 426 11731.99Ice plants (**) 31 21 7 45 1176.30Peeling shed 536 56 11 581 4966.62Conveyance 325 28 235 118 10354.13Storages 616 49 166 499 219615.60Fresh/ Chilled fish HC 33 5 0 38 3050.54Live Fish Handling Centre 27 2 2 27 3357.57Salted/Dried Fish HC 34 8 3 39 740.93

NA: Not applicable(*) 11,688 Fishing Vessel registration certificates to be renewed.(**) Registered under voluntary registration scheme.

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6.0: MARKET PROMOTION.

6.1: MARKET SERVICES.

During the year under reference the marketing service section intervened timely and took necessary action on all matters relating to export trade. Reduction in antidumping duty imposed by the US DOC on Indian Shrimp, settlement of a number of trade complaints, completion of logo registration formalities in major countries were some of the major achievements. Details of activities undertaken are as follows:

6.1.1: Trade enquiries.

Trade enquiries received from potential buyers in international markets were disseminated to the trade for business negotiations and list of leading exporters of interested items were furnished to the respective buyers for direct business negotiations.

6.1.2: Registration of brand names.

As requested by exporters, 30 brand names were allotted / cleared for marketing their products abroad.

6.1.3: Quality complaints / trade disputes.

During the period under report 15 quality complaints and 9 trade disputes were received. On the initiative of MPEDA, 7 complaints were amicably settled.

6.1.4: Anti dumping issue.

Government of India and MPEDA continued their efforts to get the anti dumping duty imposed on Indian Shrimp by U. S. Department of Commerce, eliminated or reduced. As a result, after the first Administrative Review, the average duty was reduced from 10.17% to 7.22% and after the Second Administrative Review, it was further reduced to 1.09 per cent.

In addition, to the imposition of anti dumping duty, the US Customs introduced a requirement in 2004 that the exporters subjected to anti dumping duties had to comply with enhanced bonding requirement. These requirements imposed heavy financial burden on exporters. MPEDA and the Government of India approached the Dispute Settlement Body of WTO against this requirement. WTO on 29 th February 2008 ruled in favour of India.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce (US DOC) has commenced the third Administrative review for the period from February 2007 to January 2008.

6.1.5: Registration of logo in overseas countries.

Registration of the MPEDA Logo with the Patent / Trade Mark registering authorities in European Union, USA, and Japan has been completed.

6.1.6: Specialized studies

MPEDA entrusted CMFRI with a programme for “Demonstration of Responsible Fishing Practices for the Trawl Fisheries of Gujarat State” and IIM Ahamedabad with a

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study on “Export Competitiveness of Marine Products & Reduction in Transaction Cost”.

6.1.7: Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the fishermen held in captivity in Pakistan jail.

MPEDA has been designated as the Implementing Agency for distribution of ex-gratia grant and other financial assistance to the families of fishermen held in captivity in Pakistan. MPEDA identified the Next of Kin (NoK) of the captives from Gujarat and provided assistance to them utilising the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

Another list of NoK numbering 20, from Maharashtra were also forwarded to PMO for release of fund.

6.1.8: Financial Assistance for extending insurance coverage to workers employed in the processing/pre-processing units.

Enrolment of workers under the scheme continued during the year under report and 7183 workers were brought under Scheme. A sum of Rs.3.59 lakh had been paid to the United India Insurance Company Ltd, Kochi, towards MPEDA’s share of the premium fixed.

Based on the request from the trade, group insurance coverage has been introduced since 1.1.2008 for the smooth operation of the scheme, with the same benefit.

6.2: PUBLICITY & MARKET PROMOTION.

6.2.1: Participation in International Fairs.

During the year under review, MPEDA participated in the following international fairs: -

1) European Seafood Exposition, Brussels – 24-26 April 2008 2) International Boston Seafood Show, Boston - 24-26 February 20083) China Fisheries and Seafood Expo, China - November 6-8, 20074) 9th Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo, Tokyo, 18-20 July 2007 5) Seafood Russia, 5-7 June 20076) Seafood Expo Latin America 18-20 September 2007, Brazil7) Fish Africa, South Africa – 24-26 October 2007

By participating in these international fairs, MPEDA established contact with a number of players in the international seafood trade. Trade enquiries received were disseminated to the trade. Considering the importance of European Seafood Exposition, MPEDA organised a special promotional event in conjunction with the exposition, which as well attended by a large no. of buyers and processors.

6.2.2: Participation in the INFOFISH Technical Advisory Committee / Governing Council Meeting.

Shri Jacob Daniel, Joint Director (M) was deputed to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for attending the INFOFISH Technical Advisory Committee meeting held during 27-29

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August 2007. Joint Secretary, MoCI attended the INFOFISH Governing Council meeting held during November 5-6, 2007 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

6.2.3: Visit of Delegation to Japan / Maldives, etc.

In order to explore the possibility of new business opportunities in Japan, a delegation led by Chairman, MPEDA and consisting of representatives of seafood exporters visited Japan from 21st May to 26th May 2007.

The delegation had joint meeting with importers at Tokyo & Osaka and with officials of Japan Ministry of Health Labour & Welfare, Japan Fisheries Agency, Japan Fisheries Association and Japan Fish Traders Association. Chairman MPEDA also had one to one meetings with importers with executives of super markets.

Chairman, MPEDA was deputed as member of the delegation led by Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce from 30th January 2008 to 1st February 2008 to discuss and to enhance bilateral relations and economic cooperation between Maldives and India.

6.2.4: Participation in fairs within India.

In order to disseminate the vast potential in Indian fishery sector and to highlight investment opportunities in this field, MPEDA participated in the following fairs within India during the year 2007-08: -

(1) Suvarnavarsham Police Mela organized by the Kochi City Traffic police during 20 to 25 August 2007 at Marine Drive, Kochi.

(2) IFE, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, 6-8 November 2007(3) Asian Fisheries Forum, Le Meridian, Kochi 20th to 23rd November 2007,(4) Food Pro, Chennai, November 24-27, 2007(5) India International Coir Fair held at International Stadium, Kaloor, Kochi,

during 7-11 December 2007(6) Sunderban Mela held at Parganas, Kolkata during 20-29 December 2007.

6.2.5: Printing of publications.

The following publications / brochures were printed / re-printed during the year under report: -

(1) The hub of opportunities in seafood business(2) Brochure / pull outs on the following were brought out in connection with ESE:

(i) Namaste Brussels(ii) Pull out on IISS(ii) Indian value added delicacies

(3) Corporate Booklet on MPEDA(4) India Fishery Handbook(5) Directory on Exporters of marine products from India – Revised edition(6) Illustrated Guide on Commercial & Shell Fishes of India (7) Product Catalogue on Indian Sea foods

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6.2.6: Visit of Editors.

With the objectives popularizing Indian seafoods in International markets Mrs. Ina Von Guerard, Associate Publisher & General Manager, Fishing Industry Handbook, South Africa, and Mr. John M. Saulnier, Chief Editor & Publisher, Quick Frozen Foods International magazine, New Jersey, USA, visited India during February 2008 at the time of India International Seafood Show on the invitation of MPEDA.

6.2.7: Brand Equity – appointment of Marketing Consultant.

MPEDA appointed M/s. Lintas Personal, a reputed international communication agency, as its Marketing Consultant. The tasks assigned to Lintas were to enhance the brand equity and promote co-branding and joint ventures for the benefit of the Indian seafood industry.

6.2.8: Organisation of IISS 2008.

MPEDA in association with the Seafood Exporters Association of India organised the Biennial India International Seafood Show during February 8-10, 2008 at Hotel Le Meridian, Kochi. Shri S. Sharma, Hon’ble Minister for Fisheries & Registration, Kerala, inaugurated the Show. The inaugural function was presided over by Ch. V. Harirama Jogaiah, Member of Parliament from Andhra Pradesh.

At the seafood show, there were 79 exhibitors, (including 8 overseas exhibitors), 437 Indian and 73 overseas delegates. For outstanding performance in the field of exports during 2006-07, the Hon’ble Minister Shri Sharma distributed awards. Veterans in the field were honored and Friend of India awards were distributed.

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7.0 CAPTURE FISHERIES.

Capture fisheries sector play a crucial role in the marine exports from India. The Authority has under taken a comprehensive programme for development of Tuna fisheries.

The following schemes were implemented by the A&I section to augment export production through capture fisheries.

7.1: Training on Tuna fishing.

MPEDA trained 100 crew members on tuna fishing and catch handling onboard 2 vessels. The vessels were refitted by MPEDA for tuna long lining. The refitting of the vessel and training of crew were done availing the services of Australian expert. The two vessels undertook 17 training voyages.

7.2: Assistance for the conversion of existing vessels to monofilament long liners.

The scheme is to encourage conversion of existing vessels to resource specific deep sea tuna fishing by using specialized equipments and gear. 48 vessels were converted to tuna long liners during the year. Total subsidy assistance provided was Rs.237.45 lakh.

7.3: Interest subsidy scheme for the construction of new tuna long liners.

This new scheme has been approved for providing interest subsidy assistance for the construction of new tuna long liners, if loans are taken for this purpose from financing institutions.

7.4: Regional Workshop on Tuna Long Lining.

Two Regional Workshops for stakeholders in the field of Tuna Long Lining were organised – One at Chennai on 17.2.2008 and the other at Mumbai on 21.1.2008.

7.5: Chilled tuna packing facilities.

The MPEDA has provided financial assistance for the construction of two chilled tuna packaging facilities, one at Integrated Fisheries Project (Rs.240 lakh) and the other at the Kerala State Cooperative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd., (Matsyafed) (Rs.110 lakh).

7.6: Tuna landing facilities.

Discussions were initiated with Port Trusts, Chennai and Mumbai to provide dedicated berthing and packing facility in the Fisheries Harbour.

7.7: Setting up of common processing centre at Sakthikulangara.

Detailed project report for setting up of Pre processing center was prepared and submitted to Government of Kerala. Request for allotting land for the project is pending with Government.

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7.8: Improved handling and preservation of fish – subsidy for the installation of insulated / refrigerated fish hold, RSW system and ice making facility on board fishing vessel.

For improving handling and better preservation of fish caught, assistance is offered for the insulation/refrigeration of fish hold, installation of Refrigerated Seawater system and Ice Making Machine on board fishing vessels of less than 20 Mt. OAL. The maximum amount of subsidy is limited to Rs.5 lakh or 30% of the capital cost which ever is less. Under the scheme Rs.95.32 lakh has been released to 155 beneficiaries during the year.

7.9: Action Plan for the development of Tuna Fishery in Andamans.

MPEDA has prepared an action plan for the development of Tuna Fishery in the Andamans which was released by the Honorable Minister of State for Commerce Shri Jairam Ramesh on the 6th January 2008 at Port Blair.

7.10: Action Plan for the development of Tuna Fishery in Lakshadweep.

With a view to developing Tuna Fishery in Lakshadweep and discussions were held with the Administrator and officials of Lakshadweep at Kavaratti on 12 th

December 2007.

7.11: Grant in Aid.

Acting as State Nodal Agency, assistance was offered to seafood processors for availing assistance from MoFPI by way of grants for setting up new processing plants and for modernization of existing processing plants.

7.12: Implementation of UNCTAD Project.

Under the UNCTAD project “Strategies and Preparedness for Trade and Globalization in India”, MPEDA conducted workshops / seminars on Anti dumping issues, hygienic handling of catch and better preservation, training on better utilization of by catch, seminar on exim policy, workshop on Certification of Indian Fisheries by Marine Stewardship Council, UK and stakeholders meeting on subsidies at various centers during the year. Five projects are being implemented by the Tier-II partners of the project. A website has already been launched under this project and quarterly news letters are being published.

Consumers and environmental activists are now linking sustainability with fish trade. Accordingly MPEDA in association with UNCTAD and Marine Stewardship Council, UK has identified tuna and black tiger shrimp as the potential species for initial certification.

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8.0: CULTURE FISHERIES.

8.1: Export production through aquaculture.

Aquaculture continued to contribute significantly to the seafood exports of the country during the year 2007-08 also, despite there being a marginal decrease in the overall production compared to the previous year. Improved awareness has been created on the importance of maintaining quality and food safety in farmed produce by adopting good management practices to sustain the aquaculture sector. Shrimp and scampi production showed a decrease in production because of the numerous problems facing the culture sector. However, in certain states like Gujarat, Karnataka & Goa the area under aquaculture has been expanding, making increased contribution to total production.

8.1.1: Status of aquaculture production.

The reports on the production received from various Regional and Sub Regional Centers indicated an overall decrease in aquaculture production. While shrimp production showed a decrease of 26.5%, scampi production showed a decrease of 9.5% when compared to the figures of previous year. The reduction in shrimp production is attributed to increased disease prevalence among brood stock (mother prawns) and the resulting fall in quality of seed production by hatcheries, natural calamities such as heavy monsoon, incessant rains followed by floods in some of the states, fall in prices for farmed shrimp in the international market, anti dumping duties imposed on the shrimps by certain importing countries, etc.

8.1.2: Shrimp.

During the year 2007-08, a total of 1,06,165 MT of shrimp was produced from an area of 1,22,078.80 ha. State-wise details of Shrimp farming are given in Table-1.

Table – 1: State-wise details of shrimp farming

Sl. No. State

Area developed (WSA) (ha)

Area under culture (ha)

Production (MT)

Productivity (MT/ha/Yr)

1 West Bengal 51,659.00 48,236.00 28,000.00 0.582 Orissa 13,843.00 6,286.00 5,410.40 0.863 Andhra Pradesh (*) 70,144.00 50,396.00 56,557.00 1.124 Tamil Nadu 6,161.33 2,729.70 3,437.74 1.265 Kerala 12,434.23 7,597.86 5,902.57 0.786 Karnataka 3,697.00 3,577.00 2,119.00 0.597 Goa 867.00 840.00 643.00 0.778 Maharashtra 1,231.42 756.40 946.37 1.259 Gujarat 2,005.93 1,659.84 3,148.90 1.90

Total 162,042.91 122,078.80 106,164.98 0.87(*) RC has reported a decrease in area developed as there was conversion of some shrimp farming areas into agricultural

land in certain districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Compared to the production of 1,44,347 MT from an area of 1,49,632 ha, utilized during the year 2006-07, a decrease of about 26.46 % in production and 18.41

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% in area utilized was recorded. The estimated value of shrimp produced during the year was Rs.2,400 crore, which registered a reduction of Rs.775 crore over the previous year (Table - 2).

Table – 2: Shrimp production through aquaculture

Year Live weight (MT) Product weight (MT) Estimated value (Rs. Crore)

2006-07 1,44,347 89,532 3,175.002007-08 1,06,160 67,160 2,400.00Increase /decrease (-) 38,187 (-) 22,372 (-) 775.00Difference in % (-) 26.46 (-) 24.99 (-) 24.41

8.1.3: Scampi.

Compared to the production of 30,115 MT from about 30,042 ha of scampi cultured during the year 2006-07, the area and production during 2007-08 were respectively 50206 hectors and 27262 MT. Although an increase of approximately 20,160 ha (67%) in culture area was seen during the year 2007-08, a decrease of about 2,853 MT (9.47%) in production and 27.57% in value was recorded mainly due to the reduction in productivity. The estimated value of scampi during the year was Rs.436 crore. State-wise details of scampi farming in the country are given in Table - 3 and the comparative figures to the previous year are given in Table - 4.

Table – 3: State wise details of scampi farming.

Sl. No. State

Area developed (WSA) (ha)

Area under culture (ha)

Production (MT)

Productivity (MT/ha/Yr)

1 West Bengal 4,744.00 4,744.00 4,516.00 0.952 Orissa 3,786.00 3,786.00 915.00 0.243 Andhra Pradesh 40,913.00 38,819.00 19,887.00 0.514 Tamil Nadu 442.80 404.35 376.69 0.935 Kerala 2,194.49 2,171.65 539.97 0.256 Karnataka 285.00 265.00 180.00 0.687 Goa 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.008 Maharashtra * 23.28 15.60 6.95 0.459 Gujarat ** 34.00 0.70 0.45 0.64* Production from Reservoir 808.00** Production from village ponds 32.00

  Total 52,422.57 50,206.30 27,262.06 0.54

Table – 4: Scampi production through aquaculture.

Year Live weight (MT) Product weight (MT) Estimated value (Rs. crore)

2006-07 30,115 15,058 602.002007-08 27,262 13,631 436.00Increase/Decrease (-) 2,853 (-) 1,427 (-) 166.00

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Difference in % (-) 9.47 (-) 9.47 (-) 27.578.1.4: Total aquaculture production.

Thus, the overall production from export-oriented aquaculture during the year 2007-2008 was estimated at 1,33,422 MT. The total value of the production was estimated at Rs.2836 crore (Table 5), which works out to an average farm gate price of Rs. 210/- per kilogram of wet weight. There was a decrease of 41,040 MT by volume and Rs 941.00 crore in value respectively (-23.52% in quantity and – 24.91% in value respectively) compared to the previous year production of 1, 74,462 MT valued at Rs.3, 777.00 crore.

Table – 5: Total shrimp & scampi production through aquaculture

YearLive weight

(MT)Product weight

(MT)Estimated value

(Rs Crore)

2006-07 1,74,462 1,04,590 3,777.002007-08 1,33,422 80,791 2,836.00Increase/Decrease (-) 41,040 (-) 23,799 (-) 941.00Difference in % (-) 23.52 (-)22.75 (-) 24.91

Though it was anticipated that all the shrimp/scampi produced in aqua farms will go for export market only, it has been observed that some quantities of shrimp and Scampi have started moving in to the domestic market as well due to the awareness being created. Contribution of aquaculture to shrimp exports is given in Table – 6.

Table - 6 Contribution of aquaculture production to shrimp/scampi exports

Year

Total shrimp /scampi exports Production through aquaculture

Quantity in MT

Value Rs. Crore

Live weight in MT

Product weight in MT

Quantity share %

Value realized Rs. Crore

Value share %

2006-07 1,37,144 4,508 1,74,462 1,04,590 76 3,777 842007-08 1,35,158 3,907 1,33,422 80,791 60 2,836 73

8.2: Promotional activities.

Aquaculture section at HO continued to plan, co-ordinate, review and guide the field offices in implementation of various aquaculture promotional programmes and financial assistance schemes (subsidy assistance) by giving necessary approvals, sanctions and guidance from time to time. For coordinating the implementation of various promotional schemes and activities and for creation of a conducive environment for carrying out export-oriented aquaculture in various maritime states the aquaculture section at HO continued to maintain good liaison with various State Governments, other Central Government establishments, Financial and Insurance agencies, various national and international organizations and various stakeholders of aquaculture sector.

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8.2.1: Coordination of the activities of NaCSA.

The National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA) was established during the previous year as an outreach organization of MPEDA with an objective to provide better extension linkage to the coastal aquaculture sector. NaCSA is carrying forward the pioneering work carried out by the MPEDA - NACA project for adoption of BMPs towards sustainable aqua farming in the coastal region. NaCSA is serving as a link between the primary aquaculture societies to build capacity among the small farmers to produce quality shrimps in a sustainable manner. NaCSA has reported formation of about 100 farmers’ societies during the year. Aquaculture section at HO continued to coordinate and guide the activities of this agency.

The field offices of MPEDA are working in tandem with the NaCSA teams in various maritime states for promoting aquaculture societies for adoption of Code of practices and BMPs for sustainable aquaculture.

8.2.2: Assistance to Societies.

MoCI has approved the continuation of the scheme during the 11 th plan period. Under this scheme, 33 societies were provisionally registered during the year under report and financial assistance in the form of start up grant was extended to 4 societies @ Rs 50,000/- to each.

8.2.3: Census of Shrimp and Scampi Farms.

The detailed census of shrimp/scampi farms conducted by the Regional and Sub-Regional centers is under progress. While the census data collection and on-line entry of the same have been completed for the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, in the case of Kerala and Karnataka the online entry of the data is in progress. In the case of Orissa the data collection and on-line entry in respect of 2131 farms were completed and the work in respect of the rest of the farms is in progress. In the case of West Bengal the data collection and on-line entry work is in progress. As regards to the state of Andhra Pradesh, GIS mapping of shrimp farms was in progress.

8.2.4: GIS Mapping of shrimp farming areas.

Ministry’s approval for taking up the work of creation of database on aquaculture through census of shrimp farms including GIS mapping was received during the year. The GIS mapping work for the state of Andhra Pradesh was taken up through Andhra Pradesh State Remote sensing Applications Centre (APSRAC) with the support of National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA). Collection of Cadastral Maps, digitization of the same and superimposition of the Cadastral Maps with the satellite Maps were completed during the year. Ground truthing was in progress and expected to be completed shortly. The Field office at Vijayawada arranged training programme for the enumerators of the programme.

The preliminary work on the GIS mapping of other maritime states has been initiated by the field offices by way of identifying suitable agencies for carrying out the work. The GIS mapping work in other maritime states will be taken up during 2008-09. It is proposed to cover the States of Orissa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat in the next phase.

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8.2.5: Assistance for ‘Padasekharams’ of Kerala for Scampi Development.

The ‘Padasekharams’ in the state of Kerala are used for paddy cultivation for one season of 4 months in a year and kept idle during the rest of the period. The remaining 8 months could be beneficially utilized for scampi (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) farming. Considering the immense potential for undertaking such farming in these Padasekharams and also considering the low capital and recurring expenditure involved for development, MPEDA has started implementing a scheme to extend subsidy assistance to popularize scampi farming in these areas. The scheme was launched during the year and subsidy assistance to the tune of Rs.16,47,254/- was granted for development of 617.60 ha in eight Padasekharams in Thrissur district.

8.2.6: Cage farming of fin fish.

The efforts on coastal aquaculture in India have so far been rather confined to land based farming systems. However, the long coastline of the country offers excellent prospects for taking up offshore/inland cage farming operations. In order to judiciously exploit this potential, MPEDA has approached Norwegian agencies, who have already proven the techno-economic viability of cage culture. Chairman, MPEDA led a delegation to Norway during August, 2007 in conjunction with AQUANOR at Trondheim and MPEDA has entered into an MOU with M/s Innovation Norway, the Norwegian counter part for taking up these demonstration project on cage culture which could eventually lead to commercial farming.

During the year about 3,620 ha of new area has been brought under aquaculture additionally. Out of this, 3,264 ha were developed with the technical assistance given by MPEDA. However, only 23% of the targeted area has been brought under culture during the year due to lack of interest by the entrepreneurs due to lack of institutional finance, insurance coverage, fall in international prices, increased production costs, etc.

8.2.7: Registration of hatcheries.

The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) Act 2005 came into force with effect from 23rd June 2005. As per Para 7.1 of the Guidelines issued under section 3 of the CAA Act, and notified vide reference No. GSR 740(E) dated 22.12.2005, registration with MPEDA is mandatory for all the functional shrimp hatcheries engaged in production of quality shrimp seed for commercial aquaculture purpose. The registered hatcheries are expected to follow certain Good Management Practices (GMPs) in accordance with the norms issued by MPEDA. Accordingly, MPEDA has prepared the norms and received approval from CAA for registration of shrimp hatcheries. The MPEDA Field Offices have started inspecting shrimp hatcheries, under the CAA Act, 2005. As most of the hatcheries are yet to establish Effluent Treatment Systems (ETS) as well as PCR laboratories, which are mandatory conditions for obtaining the registration, CAA has recommended for conditional registration of shrimp hatcheries for one year. The registrations of 85 hatcheries out of 117 that have responded to the circular have been provisionally registered by MPEDA.

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8.2.8: Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA).

MPEDA is represented by Heads of office of Regional Centres as the State level committees under the Coastal Aquaculture Authority. MPEDA is also included in various Sub Committees constituted by the CAA to formulate/review the guidelines for coastal aquaculture. The Aquaculture section coordinated the works related to the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA). Data collected on census of aqua farms from the coastal states wherein the survey has been completed have been offered to the CAA based on their request.

8.2.9: Demonstration of Seabass culture.

In order to diversify our efforts on coastal aquaculture, MPEDA has initiated a series of demonstrations of Seabass culture in cages in ponds, in different maritime states. Accordingly, the Regional and Sub Regional Centres of MPEDA are conducting Seabass demonstration culture in private farms.

8.2.10: Mission Mode Programme for development of Shrimp and Scampi farming.

MPEDA has initiated Mission Mode Programmes for the accelerated development of aquaculture in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Orissa. Special Task Force Committees have been constituted by the state governments for speedy implementation of this programme. The Mission Mode Programmes were continued during the year under report.

8.2.11: Task force on development and strengthening of Aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh.

The Task Force Committee constituted for strengthening and development of aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh was functioning effectively. Due to the constant follow up action and liaison, Government Andhra Pradesh has initiated the work related to de-siltation and de-weeding of the drains and canals that are very essential to the aqua farms. The second meeting of the committee was held at Kakinada on 16.02.2008.

8.2.12: Seminar on modernization of shrimp hatcheries.

A seminar on “modernization of shrimp hatcheries” was organized by MPEDA at Vijayawada during October 2007. In continuation to this, another stake holders meeting was organized for hatcheries by MPEDA at Chennai on 23 rd January 2008 to discuss the current issues.

8.2.13: PCR Laboratory - Voluntary ring test.

In continuation to the ACIAR sponsored shrimp health project on application of PCR for improved shrimp health management in Asian Region, MPEDA in association with CIBA at Chennai conducted a voluntary ring test for PCR laboratories in which about 48 laboratories participated and 31 qualified. The details of PCR laboratories, which successfully completed the ring tests, were published on the MPEDA website.

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8.2.14: Aquaculture promotional schemes implemented by the Regional and Sub Regional Centres.

Targets and Achievements of various aquaculture promotional activities are shown in Annex – 1.

8.2.14.1: Training Programmes.

Against the targeted 69 training programmes, 49 programmes were organized for imparting training on better management practices to 1,359 beneficiaries. All the targeted 12 training programmes for SC/ST beneficiaries were conducted benefiting 227 beneficiaries.

8.2.14.2: Farmers meet/Seminars /Workshops.

Against the targeted 20 farmers meetings, field centres could organize 32 meetings to popularize the BMPs that are needed for sustainability and also to promote the formation of Aquaculture societies. Against the targeted 11 seminars, 7 seminars could be organized during the year.

8.2.14.3: Campaign against antibiotics and off flavour.

Under this programme, Regional and Sub Regional centres conducted 351 campaigns against the target of 235 programmes earmarked for the year. Farmers were informed about the ill effects due to use of banned drugs and chemicals during culture operations and also the problems due to muddy & mouldy odour in shrimp/scampi.

8.2.14.4: Inter state study tour.

Regional Centres organize 9 study tours benefiting 110 farmers.

8.2.14.5: Implementation of the financial assistance schemes.

Targets and achievements of various financial assistance schemes implemented by the Authority are given in Annex - 2. As per the budget provided for the year, a sum of Rs.664.07 lakh was allocated to different centres. Because of various problems faced by the sector, there was a short fall in all the programmes.

8.2.14.6: Promotion of commercial hatcheries.

Under the annual plan it was envisaged that 6 small scale and 4 medium scale hatcheries would be established with a subsidy of Rs.44 lakh. However, only 2 small scale hatcheries in Kerala and one medium scale hatchery each in Andhra Pradesh and Bhubaneswar with a total financial outlay of Rs.18 lakh could be established. In addition to the above, an amount of Rs.9.46 lakh was released for construction of scampi nursery in the state of Maharashtra to rear and supply the scampi juveniles to the needy scampi farmers in the state.

8.2.14.7: Subsidy assistance for new Farm Development.

Under this scheme, Rs.155.06 lakh was released for developing 355.72 ha under shrimp/scampi farming during the year against the targeted amount of Rs.415 lakh for brining 830 ha of new area under culture.

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8.2.14.8: Subsidy assistance for PCR laboratories.

To enable the aqua farmers for checking the seed quality, it was envisaged that 10 laboratories would be set up during the year with a financial out lay of Rs.50 lakh. However, assistance of Rs.31.99 lakh only could be given to 8 laboratories.

8.2.14.9: Subsidy assistance to Aqua Societies.

The scheme was introduced during the year and it was envisaged that an amount of Rs.40 lakh earmarked for the year could be given to 74 registered societies in a phased manner. As the scheme is new and due to the initial problems that were encountered in completion of the registration processes and formulation of code of conduct auditing by the committee members, only 4 societies could be assisted during the year with a initial grant of Rs. 2 lakh.

8.2.15: Others.

8.2.15.1: International Meetings hosted by MPEDA.

During the year, MPEDA hosted a series of international meetings in association with FAO, NACA, etc, as briefed below: -

FAO Expert Workshop on “Use of wild fish and/or other species to feed cultured fish and its implications to food security and poverty alleviation” during 16-18th November 2007.

ACIAR-BMP communication meeting on 21st November 2007.

FAO/MPEDA/NACA Aquaculture Certification Dialogue on 23rd November 2007.

ACIAR/CSIRO/NACA/MPEDA – Project Review Meeting during 24-25th

November 2007.

8.3: India Organic Aquaculture Project (IOAP).

Considering the growing market for organic products world over, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has identified Organic Aquaculture as one of the potential area for development. In order to implement an organic Project, a MoU was signed between MPEDA and Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) on 11.01.2007 for availing their technical assistance through their consultant M/s. Blueyou and the project is named as “India Organic Aquaculture Project” (IOAP).

Several workshops cum training programmes were arranged both in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, the target states, before implementing the project. In Kerala, Organic Shrimp and Scampi culture are being taken up in suitable areas, while in Andhra Pradesh only organic scampi is being promoted. The project intends to implement Organic Aquaculture as per the standards stipulated by Naturland, Germany, who is the certifying body for the project. M/s. INDOCERT will be the inspection agency for the programme in India.

MPEDA, SIPPO along with their consultant from Blueyou and INDOCERT have already taken necessary steps to produce organic seeds in selected hatcheries and organic feed in a selected feed mill. The harvested organic material will be processed

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in a certified organic processing plant which has already been identified, for exporting to the countries in Europe or elsewhere.

8.4: Promotion of ornamental fish breeding for export.

8.4.1: International training programme on Ornamental Fish Packing Technology.

Training programme on ornamental fish packing technology was conducted by MPEDA from 18th June 2007 – 23rd June 2007 at Integrated Rural Technology Center (IRTC), Palakkad, Kerala. Classes were taken by experts from Agrifood Technologies Pte. Ltd. (ATP), Singapore. Ornamental fish exporters, breeders and officials from the department of Fisheries from Kerala and Tamil Nadu attended the training.

8.4.2. Appointment of State Coordinators and Research Assistants.

State Coordinators for the five states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal and two Research assistants were engaged on contract basis to coordinate the ornamental fish development schemes from August, 2007.

8.4.3: Preparation of model bankable project jointly by MPEDA and NABARD.

A survey of the breeding units in Kerala was conducted by MPEDA and NABARD, Trivandrum in May 2007 and a model bankable project report was prepared and forwarded to NABARD regional offices in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal for adopting it as a national model.

8.4.4: Health certification of export consignment of ornamental fishes.

MoCI has designated MPEDA and EIA as central competent authority empowered to designate local competent authority for health certification of the export consignments from India as per the format prescribed by the importing country. Fisheries officials from five states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam were identified in order to create a panel of Local Competent Authority (LCA). A training programme will be organized by MPEDA at National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, CUSAT, Kochi for the selected panel of LCA.

8.4.5: R & D Projects sanctioned by MPEDA.

MPEDA has sanctioned two R & D projects under UNCTAD funding, viz., Standardization of PCR methods for diagnosing viral diseases in ornamental fishes to be carried out by Dr. I. S. Bright Singh at National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi.

Developing strategies to network ornamental fish breeders in India for enhancing exports to be carried out by Dr. N. Mini Sekharan at School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT, Kochi.

8.4.6: Farm exposure and management programme.

Farm exposure and management programme was organized for the SC’s and RA’s at Live Tropicals, Madurai from 22-26th October, 2007.

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8.4.7: IND AQUARIA – 08.

MPEDA organized Ind Aquaria - 08 and Ornamental Fish Buyer Seller Meet, in association with Ornamental Fish International from February 6 - 8, 2008 in Kochi. Ornamental fish exporters from all over India and importers from France, Israel, USA, Japan and South East Asia had participated in the buyer-seller meet.

8.4.8: Angel fish breeding unit under Israeli consultancy.

M/s. Travancore Aquapets, Cochin has successfully completed construction of the angel fish breeding unit and started production of the angel fishes under the Israeli consultancy.

8.4.9: Green certification for Indian Ornamental Fishes.

The Authority had given its approval for organizing an international workshop in collaboration with the project PIABA (Conservation and Management of Ornamental Fishes in Rio Negro Basin, Amazonia, Brazil) for the development of certified ornamental fish trade in India. Prof. Labbish Chao, the project leader of the Project PIABA, with over 20 years of experience in the field came on his preliminary visit to India during the 3rd week of February. A consultative meeting with several stake holders of the industry, scientists, and administrators was convened on 27 th February at MPEDA, HO. A draft programme for the proposed workshop was prepared during the meeting and was sent to various research institutes and other stake holders for their comments.

8.4.10: General awareness programmes on ornamental fish development

State KeralaKarnatakaTamil Nadu Maharashtra West Bengal Total

No of programmes 3 3 4 10 2 22

8.4.11: Training programmes for ornamental fish development.

MPEDA has provided training on ornamental fish breeding and rearing to 51 beneficiaries in the five states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra.

State Kerala Karnataka Tamil Nadu Maharashtra West Bengal

No of trainings 3 - 1 2 3No of beneficiaries 90 3 26 60 60Total Number of Beneficiaries 239

8.4.12: Financial assistance for establishment of ornamental fish breeding units.

MPEDA has provided a total assistance of Rs.87.84 lakh for the establishment of 87 ornamental fish breeding units in the five states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra.

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9.0: PROCESSING INFRASTRUCTURE AND VALUE ADDITION

9.1: Developmental assistance schemes.

The Marine Products Export Development Authority continued to operate various schemes during the year 2007-2008 for extending technical and financial assistance to the seafood processing units all over India for modernization of the processing units and also for technology upgradation for production and export of value added marine products. An abstract of various Developmental subsidy schemes operated by Development Section is given below: -

AN ABSTRACT OF VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL SUBSIDY SCHEMES OPERATED BY DEVELOPMENT SECTION

Sl.No. Name of the scheme Objective Rate of assistance

1 2 3 4

1. Subsidy for automatic flake/chip tube ice making machine

To assist seafood processors to install machines for production of quality ice required for in-plant use.

25% of the cost of the machine subject to a maximum of Rs. 2.25 lakh. The assistance would be available for maximum of two-flake ice making machine.

2. Subsidy for generator sets To assist the seafood processing units to have captive power as a stand by arrangement.

25% of the cost of generator set or Rs.2.50 lakh whichever is less

3. Subsidy for upgrading deficient cold storage

To enable seafood processors to upgrade their storage so as to maintain optimum temperature

25% for improving insulation and 25% for upgrading the existing diffusers, subject to a maximum of Rs. 3.50 lakh (eligible for existing units)

4. Subsidy for acquisition of all processing machinery and equipments for production of value added marine products

To assist seafood processors to acquire machinery & equipments for production of value added marine products

25% of the cost of machinery & equipment, subject to a maximum of Rs.17.50 lakh

5 Assistance for establishment of Chill Room facility in seafood processing plants

To assist seafood processors to set up Chill Room facilities in their processing plants for preserving the quality of the raw material at proper temperature starting from harvest till processing.

25% of the costs of establishment of Chill Room facility subject to a maximum of Rs.3.00 lakh per chill room and the assistance would be available for a maximum of two Chill Rooms in a plant.

6. Assistance for installation of Water Purification System in seafood processing plants

To assist seafood processors to establish suitable Water Purification System in their processing plants for achieving equivalency to EU/GOI norms with regard to water quality.

25% of the cost of installation Water Purification System subject to a maximum of Rs.7.50 lakh per unit

7 Assistance for setting up of Effluent Treatment Plants in seafood processing plants

To encourage seafood processors to provide effective Effluent Treatment Plant in their processing units for achieving equivalency to EU/GOI norms.

25% of the cost of setting up of Effluent Treatment Plant subject to a maximum of Rs.7.00 lakh per unit

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1 2 3 4

8. Subsidized distribution of insulated fish boxes

For proper preservation of raw materials in iced condition on board fishing vessel, in shrimp farms, peeling sheds and processing plants

Moulded synthetic insulated fish boxes of various capacity are distributed at 50% subsidy

9. Financial support for acquisition of Refrigerated Truck/Containers

To encourage seafood processors to acquire Refrigerated Trucks/ Containers for transportation of raw material/finished products.

25% of the cost of Refrigerated Truck/ Container, subject to a maximum of Rs.3.50 lakh

10. Financial assistance for construction of new large Cold Storages

To encourage construction of large Cold Storages to create adequate storage facility.

25% of the cost of construction of 3000 tonne storage subject to the maximum of Rs. 60 lakh. For smaller units subsidy would be provided @ Rs. 2000/- per tonne storage capacity. Storages with a minimum capacity of 500 tonnes only will be eligible for subsidy under the scheme.

11. Assistance for setting up of modern/ renovation of ice plants

To maintain the quality of fish for production of high value added items

25% of actual or to a maximum of Rs.12 lakh for renovation and Rs.22 lakh for new ice plants.

Renovation- 10 T, 15 T, 20 T 6 lakh 9 lakh 12 lakhNew- 11 lakh 16 lakh 22 lakh

12. Assistance for setting up of Tuna cannery cum value added tuna processing unit

To encourage tuna utilization in value added form

25% of the actual cost to a maximum of Rs.65.25 lakh.

13 Technology Upgradation Scheme for Marine Products (TUSMP)

New scheme for promotion of value addition in seafood processing. Financial assistance either in the shape of capital subsidy @ 25% and interest subsidy to the extent of 5 percentage points (subject to a ceiling) is envisaged in the scheme.

The rate of assistance in the case of capital subsidy will be @ 25% of the expenditure incurred for value addition subject to a maximum of Rs.100 lakh for new units and Rs.85 lakh for the existing units going in for value addition. The interest subsidy assistance proposed is 5% of the term loan availed from financial institutions for value addition subject to a maximum of Rs.150 lakh in the case of new units and Rs.125 lakh in the case of existing units. The beneficiary can avail anyone of the above schemes.

Note: Schemes Sl. No.1 to 7 will be discontinued w.e.f. 31.12.2008.

The approved BE for implementation of various subsidy schemes during the year 2007-2008 was Rs.975.00 lakh, against which subsidy amounting to Rs.1038.60 lakh was disbursed to 506 beneficiaries. Statement showing the scheme-wise target and achievement during the period is given in Annex – 3.

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Annex - 3IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL SUBSIDY SCHEMES -REGION-WISE, SCHEME-WISE TARGET AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR 2007-08

Head

STATE

Gujarat Maharashtra Goa Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh Orissa West Bengal

Name of the scheme Veraval Mumbai Goa Mangalore Cochin Kollam Chennai Tuticorin Vizag Bhubaneswar Kolkata TotalNo. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt No. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt. No. Amt.

1. ASSISTANCE FOR PROCESSING MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT FOR VALUE ADDITION

A

All Processing Machinery & Equipments

Target 8 112.60 0 94.38 2 22.00 5 100.00 14 115.53 1 7.00 1 17.50 6 44.15 3 52.50 1 17.50 0 0.00 41 583.16

Ach. 5 79.58 7 96.10 2 19.74 0 0.00 8 84.06 0 0.00 1 7.69 7 47.29 5 39.78 0 0.00 0 0.00 35 374.24

TOTAL FOR VALUE ADDITION

Target 8 112.60 0 94.38 2 22.00 5 100.00 14 115.53 1 7.00 1 17.50 6 44.15 3 52.50 1 17.50 0 0.00 41 583.16Ach. 5 79.58 7 96.10 2 19.74 0 0.00 8 84.06 0 0.00 1 7.69 7 47.29 5 39.78 0 0.00 0 0.00 35 374.24

2. COLD CHAIN A

Flake Ice Making Machine

Target 9 25.55 0 12.00 0 0.00 1 2.50 4 8.75 0 0.00 1 4.50 1 2.25 2 4.50 2 4.50 2 4.50 22 69.05Ach. 9 28.21 3 11.25 0 0.00 0 0.00 4 7.48 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 9.00 4 9.11 2 6.75 1 2.25 26 74.05

B

Upgradation of Cold Storages

Target 2 7.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 3.50 5 12.60 0 0.00 2 3.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 10 26.60Ach. 1 7.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.93 1 2.23 0 0.00 1 3.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 4 13.66

C Insulated Fish Boxes Target 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 1.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 49 8.00 49 9.50 Ach. 185 17.98 22 3.46 1 0.10 0 0.00 10 5.23 1 0.31 48 2.12 2 0.90 6 0.76 0 0.00 47 7.68 322 38.54D Chill Room Target 13 15.00 0 18.00 1 6.00 3 9.00 7 18.38 0 0.00 2 3.00 4 6.85 0 0.00 2 5.00 1 1.16 33 82.39 Ach. 10 38.44 4 16.46 1 4.12 1 3.00 8 14.64 0 0.00 0 0.00 6 11.17 2 5.49 0 0.00 1 1.16 33 94.48E

Acquisition of Ref. Truck/Container

Target 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 3.50 1 3.50Ach. 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 3.50 1 3.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 3.50 3 10.50

F New Cold Storage Target 9 45.53 0 40.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 9 85.53 Ach. 8 92.35 3 42.12 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 58.94 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 42.90 0 0.00 0 0.00 14 236.31

TOTAL FOR COLD CHAIN

Target 33 93.08 0 70.00 1 6.00 5 15.00 16 39.73 0 1.50 5 11.00 5 9.10 2 4.50 4 9.50 53 17.16 124 276.57Ach. 213 183.98 32 73.29 2 4.22 1 3.00 25 90.72 3 6.04 48 2.12 12 24.57 14 58.26 2 6.75 50 14.59 402 467.54

3. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES FOR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY A Generator Sets Target 12 30.00 0 15.00 0.00 0.00 3 7.50 5 11.00 0 0.00 2 4.00 2 3.30 0 0.00 1 2.50 2 3.50 27 76.80 Ach. 9 22.06 4 9.97 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 6 14.56 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 6.89 0 0.00 1 2.50 1 2.07 24 58.05 B

Water Purification System

Target 11 31.78 0 18.00 1 5.00 3 7.50 3 6.42 0 0.00 1 1.80 1 0.95 1 2.00 1 3.00 1 2.69 23 79.14Ach. 9 19.94 6 13.28 1 0.83 0 0.00 5 8.96 0 0.00 0 0.00 4 8.90 1 0.88 1 2.53 1 2.69 28 58.01

C

Effluent Treatment Plant

Target 5 13.77 22.00 0 0.00 4 28.00 8 32.50 0 0.00 1 7.00 0 0.00 1 2.50 1 7.00 1 3.00 21 115.77Ach. 3 13.58 2 13.64 0 0.00 0 0.00 7 31.44 0 0.00 1 3.44 2 4.07 0 0.00 1 6.83 0 0.00 16 73.00

TOTAL FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

Target 28 75.55 0 55.00 1 5.00 10 43.00 16 49.92 0 0.00 4 12.80 3 4.25 2 4.50 3 12.50 4 9.19 71 271.71Ach. 21 55.58 12 36.89 1 0.83 0 0.00 18 54.96 0 0.00 1 3.44 9 19.86 1 0.88 3 11.86 2 4.76 68 189.06

4. ICE PLANT Target 0 0.00 0 35.00 0 0.00 6 72.00 0 0.00 0 20.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 10.00 0 137.00 Ach. 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 7.75 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 7.75

TARGET GRAND TOTAL

Target 69 281.23 219.38 4 33.00 20 158.00 46 205.18 1 8.50 10 41.30 14 57.50 7 61.50 8 39.50 57 26.35 236 1268.44Ach. 239 319.14 51 206.28 5 24.79 1 3.00 51 229.74 3 6.04 50 13.25 28 91.72 20 98.92 5 18.61 52 19.35 505 1038.59

Regional Total Veraval Mumbai + Goa Kochi + Mangalore+ Kollam Chennai + Tuticorin Vizag Kolkata + Bhubaneswar 1038.60

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9.2: Product promotion.

MPEDA organized a two day workshop on production of cat fish based value added products at Bhimavaram from 30th to 31st July 2007 with the technical assistance of INFOFISH. In the programme 42 value added cat fish items were demonstrated Altogether 36 participants attended the workshop conducted.

Training / demonstration programme on value added tuna products were organised at Kochi and Visakhapatnam respectively on 29 th and 31st August 2007. These programme were organised availing the expertise of Mr. Totsune of Maple Foods, Tokyo a major sea food importer and Mr. Katsunmari Shimpo (Shimpo style Japanese Chef). The following four products were demonstrated.

1. Tuna Burger2. Roasted Tuna3. Tuna Jerky4. Tuna Sausage

9.3: Technology upgradation scheme for marine products (TUSMP).

MoCI sanctioned a new scheme on the subject submitted during the year 2007-08. The scheme will be implemented from 1.4.2008.

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10.0: QUALITY CONTROL.

Quality control is a very vital element in the seafood industry. MPEDA has a mandate to take such steps to improve the quality of seafoods exported from the country. The Quality Control Section is oriented towards strengthening the seafood industry to produce internationally acceptable quality fishery products for export market. An outline of the work done by the Section during 2007-2008 is given below:

10.1: Subsidy for setting up of mini laboratory.

For the effective implementation of inprocess quality control, MPEDA assists the processing plants to set up their own quality control laboratories by subsidizing 25% of the cost subject to a maximum of Rs.1,50,000/- per unit. During 2007-08, an amount of Rs.10 lakh was sanctioned as subsidy assistance to 13 processing plants.

10.2: Assistance to seafood processors to establish captive / independent pre-processing plants with upgraded facilities.

The scheme aims to bring the pre-processing activities under the control of processors and to upgrade the facilities as per HACCP and EEC Regulations. The subsidy assistance is 50% of the actual expenditure with a ceiling of Rs.15 lakh for new construction and 45% of the actual expenditure with a ceiling of Rs.13.5 lakh for renovation, which is also linked with the area of the pre-processing hall. The maximum limit for independent pre-processing centers is Rs.22 lakh.

During the year 2007-08 an amount of Rs.593.76 lakh was sanctioned to 52 units (20 Captive and 32 Independent). Four meetings of the Committee of Experts were held during the year and 52 applications were considered. Recommendation letter was issued to Bank for sanctioning loan for construction of PPC.

The decisions of the Technical Committee regarding the changes to the subsidy scheme for Independent PPCs was communicated to field offices.

10.3: Assistance for upgradation of seafood plants to EU standards.

MPEDA with the approval of MoCI has introduced an Interest Subsidy scheme to compensate a certain amount of interest payable by the plant owners to the bankers from whom they have taken loan for the upgradation of their facilities to achieve equivalency to EU/GOI norms. Providing such facilities require heavy capital investment. Even though institutional finance is available, such term loans attract high interest ranging from 14 to 18.5%. The quantum of assistance is 7% of the rate of interest charged by the Bank over and above the International Interest of 7% or the actual rate of interest over and above the International Interest (i.e. 7%) whichever is less subject to a maximum of Rs.15 lakh per unit. During 2007-08, 17 beneficiaries have been assisted to the tune of Rs.90 lakh.

10.4: Survey of seafood processing units for EC standardization.

EU has approved 203 processing units and 27 independent cold storages for export of marine products to their member countries. MPEDA field offices joined the IDP panel constituted for assessment of seafood units.

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The list of EU approved units was periodically updated and furnished to all MPEDA offices and other selected offices. Simultaneously action was taken to update the MPEDA web site also.

10.5: HACCP Training Programme.

As a technically competent authority in India, MPEDA has been providing technical assistance to the seafood industry in HACCP implementation by imparting training to the technical personnel from the industry.

Four HACCP (basic) and two HACCP (Audit) training programmes were conducted one each at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Tuticorin, Goa and Kochi which were attended by 172 technologists / QC personnel from seafood industry.

10.6: Fishing Harbour Upgradation Programme.

The Nodal officers from MPEDA, EIC and State Department of Fisheries visited the fishing harbours at Veraval, Mangrol, Porbandar, Dhaoli and Jakhau in Gujarat, Shankarapur and Digha in West Bengal, Schabalpur, Dhamara, Paradeep and Balugaon Fishing harbours in Orissa, Vizag, Kakkinada, Machalipatnam, Nizampatnam fishing harbours in Andhra Pradesh, Munambam, Puthiappa, Beypore, Kayamkulam and Neendakara in Kerala, Ratnagiri, Malim, Vasco, Madgao in Maharashtra and Goa, Mangalore, Honavar, Tadri and Malpe in Karnataka, Chennai, Cuddalore, Pazhayar, Nagapatinnam, Mandapam, Tuticorin and Chinnamuttom In Tamil Nadu, to assess their ability for upgradation to the Government of India standards. The Nodal officers later had follow-up discussions with senior officials of the concerned states.

10.7: Miscellaneous activities.

a) Review of export activities & identification of problems.

Commerce Secretary called a meeting of the Secretaries of Fisheries of maritime states at Kumarakom to discuss various issues related to the exports of marine products from India. The meeting was also attended by Joint Secretary (MoA) and Director, EIC. Chairman, MPEDA made a presentation on the follow up action of the previous meeting. Secretary, Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the Manual on Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres. The meeting discussed various issues like improvement of fishing harbours, fishing vessels, sustainability concerns, monitoring of antibiotic residues, veterinary medicinal products, cage culture, aquaculture and other general issues.

b) Common pre processing centres.

Discussions were held with the Presidents of Ambalapuzha Panchayat regarding setting up of Community Pre-processing centre in Ambalapuzha. Discussions were held with the Minister for Fisheries and officials of the State Fisheries Department regarding the Community Pre-processing Centres at Ambalapuzha and Sakthikulangara. Assessment of site was done along with Matsyafed officials.

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c) Standards for effluent treatment.

A meeting of the Committee constituted to study the standards and guidelines of Kerala State Pollution Control Board for Seafood Industry and problems being faced by the industry, was held. The Central Pollution Control Board was requested to make the standards fixed for coastal brackish water and the criteria applicable to slaughter house effluent, applicable to seafood industry with a view to relax the limits fixed for BOD (Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand). The CIFT was requested to undertake a study of the effluents from the fish processing units and to furnish the available data.

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11.0: LABORATORIES AND ITS ACHIEVEMENTS.

11.1: National Residue Control Plan.

(a) National residue Control Plan 2007.

As per the Residue Control Plan 2007, the targeted 1953 samples of aqua culture products viz. shrimp, scampi, fresh water fishes, feed and hatchery samples were analysed for group A substances such as Stilbenes, Steroids, banned substances like Nitrofuran & Chloramphenicol and group B substances like Pesticide residues, Chemical Elements, Antibacterial Substances like TC, OTC, Sulphadiazine, Mycotoxin & Dyes by the three MPEDA Laboratories at Cochin, Nellore and Bhimavaram.

The break up details of samples analysed against the target and the positive results are furnished below: -

Details of Samples Analysed under NRCP -2007.

Sl.No

Group ofSubstances

Compound Analyzed Target

Received &Analyzed Result

Group –A1. Steroids Estrogen

Progesterone10 9 All samples -ve

2. Stilbene Di-Ethyl Stilbesterol

10 10 All samples -ve

3. Banned Substances as per council directive 2377/90

ChloramphenicolNitrofurans

667 682

CAP detected in 31 samples10+ ve for SEM10+ ve for AOZ

Group -B4. Antibacterial

SubstancesTetracycline, OTCSulphadiazine

633 655 8 + ve for TC47 + ve for OTC

5 Pesticides DDT, BHC, Endrin, Aldrin, etc

150 163 Within Limit

6 Anthelmentics Ivermectin 249 250 Within Limit7 Chemical Elements Hg, Cd, Pd, As,

Sn 150 150 Lead 1 +ve

Arsenic 1 +ve8 Mycotoxin Aflatoxins 25 27 Not Detected9 Dyes Malachite green

Leuco Malachite green

59 59 Not Detected

Total: 1953 2005

Based on the result of analysis, the farmers and processors were cautioned and advised accordingly. Joint Inspection was conducted by ROs & RCs at the farms / processing plants to identify the cause of occurrences of the residues, and to advise the farmers against the use of banned antibiotics.

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(b) Action Taken on Positive Results.

The positive results of the samples analysed were reported to the concerned EIA Offices and Coastal Aquaculture Authority and to the concerned filed offices.

The Committee constituted to examine the action taken on positive cases met on 22.6.2007, 13.9.2007, 28.11.2007 and 25.3.2008 and following decisions were taken: -

1) To collect more samples from the same farm from where the positive cases are reported and also from neighboring farms.

2) Designate one technical Official from each field office as Residue Control Officer to co-ordinate all activities connected with NRCP, collection of samples, and to conduct inspection of the farms, and to organize awareness campaigns.

A meeting of Residue Control officers of field offices, to discuss on problems/ matters connected with NRCP implementation and field inspection.

(c) National Residue Control Plan 2008.

The NRCP for the year 2008 incorporating the results of various test parameters of residue monitoring plan for the year 2007 for export of aquaculture products to European Union was prepared and forwarded to Embassy of India, Brussels, for onward transmission to European Commission. During the year it was planned to collect and analyse 1840 samples of aquaculture products by the three MPEDA labs for various test parameters.

11.2: Monitoring of Radio-nuclides in shrimp samples.

Frozen shrimp samples collected from different regions viz. Cochin, Chennai, Vizag, Mumbai, Kolkata and Veraval were forwarded to BARC, Mumbai, through our regional office, Mumbai for the analysis of Radionuclide Cesium (Cs) 137. The results are awaited from BARC, Mumbai.

11.3: New Project on Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level.

Quality laboratory Cochin has been selected as one of the participating laboratories for the National Project on Pesticides implemented by Department of Agriculture & Co-operation (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi. Under this project market samples of Crustaceans and inland fishes (raw &processed) will be collected on all India bases and analysed for Organochlorine Pesticide. One Research Associate, two Senior Research Fellow and One Lab Attendant have been recruited for the purpose. During the period, out of the targeted 310 market samples of crustaceans/inland fishes 302 samples were analyzed for Organochlorine pesticides. An amount of Rs.20 lakh was received from Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture under the project.

11.4: Proficiency Testing Programme.

All the three laboratories participated in the PT Programme for Nitrofuran and Chloramphenicol organized by FAPAS, UK. The ‘Z‘ score of the PT for Nitrofuran metabolite is satisfactory for Nellore Lab and the ‘Z‘ score for Chloramphenicol is awaited.

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11.5: New Lab at Bhubaneswar.

New lab at Bhubaneswar was inaugurated by Honourable Minister of State for Commerce on 20.06.2007. The lab has got EIC approval and started analysis of commercial samples.

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12.0: SOCIETIES UNDER MPEDA

12.1: Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA).

The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA) is developing new aquaculture technologies by innovative methods for increasing the effort of commercially important fin and shell fishes. During the year under report sanction for 13 projects of RGCA was obtained from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for an amount of Rs.91.79 crore. This includes sanction of Rs.59 crore for 8 nos. of ongoing projects of RGCA such as Seabass hatchery and farm, domestication of tiger shrimp, setting up of technology transfer and training complex, Artemia, Grouper, Scampi and high health tiger shrimp nauplii production projects. An amount of Rs.4.46 for Tilapia project for a new project on Tilapia and Rs.3.33 crore for the new project on mud crab were sanctioned by the Ministry. To establish a core team of scientific and technical persons and to maintain long term Research and Development Activities of RGCA a corpus with an amount of Rs.25 crore was sanctioned. The interest accrued from the Corpus fund received for the foundation will be utilized for maintaining the core team of RGCA and maintaining the facilities.

During the year under report the RGCA conducted the following activities: -

12.1.2. Technical activities

(a) Seabass hatchery seed production.

During the year under report the RGCA produced 0.96 million No. of seeds and sold to farmers in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh and to CMFRI. Further the construction of brood stock husbandry facilities with re-circulation systems were completed for initiating continuous operation of the hatchery at Thoduvai.

(b) Demonstration farm of Seabass culture and training.

Demonstration farm of RGCA at Karaikal produced 12.24 MT of Seabass of average size of 650 gm from 107 cages after a culture period of 9 months in a one hectare pond. This was achieved by stocking 24000 seeds. A harvest mela which was held on 27.9.2007 was attended by more than 200 farmers. Further a production of 2.2 MT was achieved from pond culture of Seabass and a demonstration of cage culture of Seabass was held at Cheruvathur Village, Padanna, Kannur District, Kerala in a 1.5 acre farm. In the said demonstration farm a production of 900 kg was achieved after stocking 9385 No. of fingerlings in a period of 9 months. Also 6 nos. of short duration training programmes were conducted by RGCA for the benefit of 31 participants. In collaboration with MPEDA two more demonstrations are initiated in the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

(c) Domestication of Tiger Shrimp Project.

The construction of Secondary Quarantine facility of DTSP project is in progress and a 2.2 hectare land was purchased at Kodiyaghat for construction of the Nuclear Breeding Centre of DTSP of RGCA. The G2 populations produced in the facility are maintained for production of brooders. The G2 populations have been found to be fast growing. The new G1 population was raised in the temporary primary quarantine facility.

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(d) Mud crab seed production, farming, demonstration and training.

During the year under review, a major break through was achieved by producing crablets in the nursery hapas by stocking megalopa instead of crab instars which led to increased survival rate and deduction in the rearing period. RGCA produced 306 kgs. of mud crab from its demonstration farm at Karaikal. The seeds produced in the hatchery were sold to farmers, and used for demonstration and farming. A demonstration programme of mud crab farming initiated in Kannur District of Kerala with the support of MPEDA by RGCA and 6 no. of candidates were trained in mud crab farming through short term training programme at Karaikal.

(e) Production of high health tiger shrimp nauplii.

During the year under review, 298 million nos. of high health tiger shrimp nauplii were produced by the Shrimp Brood stock and Nauplii Production center of RGCA at Neelankarai, Chennai and supplied to TASPARC, OSSPARC and private hatcheries. However, during the end of the financial year the level of infection of WSSV and MBV in wild tiger shrimp brood stock was observed to have gone up to an alarming level of 80% which led to reduction in production along with increase in cost of production of nauplii.

(f) Scampi Project.

A private hatchery was taken on lease at Kankipadu, Vijayawada for implementing the project and modified as per the requirements of the consultants. The regular microsurgical operation programmes are initiated at the facility. To set up an experimental farm a private land was taken on lease at Manikonda Village, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh and a 14 acre experimental farm is under construction for the project.

(g) Technology Transfer, Training and Administrative Complex.

The construction of the administrative block of TTTAC of RGCA was initiated in September 2007 and is on progress. 10 officials from RGCA were deputed to various training programmes on scampi, brood stock development (in Israel), cage farming of Groupers (Indonesia), shrimp health management (Thailand, USA), cage culture of marine fin-fishes and polychaetes (Norway and UK) A review meeting of RGCA was held in September 2007 to review the achievements of various projects of RGCA. Also a training on project management was organised for the officers of RGCA at IIT, Chennai. 4 officials of RGCA undergone training on multi-media and on brackish water aquaculture system held at NARM, Hyderabad and CIBA Chennai.

A Workshop on aquaculture nutrition and feed was organised by RGCA at Chennai in which more than 14 participants presented various papers on the Aquaculture nutrition and feeds. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Ng from University of Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia and was inaugurated by Dr. E.G. Silas, Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee of RGCA.

(h) Artemia Project.

The Pilot scale Artemia project in small solar salt pans at Tharuvaikulam, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu was completed during the year under review. This includes 14 nos. of ponds, 4 reservoirs and 10 algal culture ponds. Trail culture of Artemia in a

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0.16 hectare pond was initiated and a yield of 8 kg of Artemia cyst was achieved in a short duration. The quality of Artemia cyst produced was analysed by the experts from abroad. The cyst produced were found to be having best hatching rate, hatching efficiency and high levels of essential poly unsaturated fatty acids and the quantity of cyst per gram was also found to be more than that of cysts imported presently to the country.

(i) Grouper Project.

During the year under review an agreement was signed with NACA by RGCA for availing technical consultancy for Grouper hatchery operation. Auto spawning of tiger grouper the main candidate species was observed in the brood stock holding cages at Rutland, Andamans. An experiment carried out to observe the hatching of eggs was found to be successfully in hapas installed inside the cages. The repair and construction of brood stock facility of hatchery operation of grouper is on anvil.

(j) Tilapia Project.

Application for importing the brood stock and fingerlings of GIFT Tilapia was forwarded to the committee of Ministry of Agriculture and land for the project was taken on lease at Manikonda village, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh for developing farm.

12.2: TASPARC & OSSPARC.

The TASPARC during the year 2007-08 sold 20.06 million seeds and earned Rs.43.19 lakh as income by selling the seeds. Due to distress in the field and difficulty in selling the high quality seeds produced by TASPARC, it was decided to suspend the operation and to provide Special Voluntary Retirement benefits for the optees from TASPARC. The OSSPARC during the year 2007-08 sold 33.96 million seeds by stocking 81.86 million nauplii and realized Rs.84.10 lakh as income.

12.3: Network for Fish Quality Management and Sustainable Fishing (NETFISH).

Network for Fish Quality Management and Sustainable Fishing (NETFISH) the society under MPEDA has completed 971 training programmes in all the maritime states of India for fishermen, particularly on quality management and sustainable fishing during the fiscal year 2007-08. NETFISH also aims to conduct around 2400 training programmes on quality management, conservation of resources and sustainable fishing in the year 2008-09. The list of programmes conducted during the year 2007-08 is given below: -

Sl.No. Training Programmes in/on Number

1 2 3

1 Pre processing centres 2382 Harbour/landing centres 5903 Dry fish awareness 344 Processing factories 315 Fishing onboard 42

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1 2 3

6 Aquaculture farms 97 Fish Market 38 Tuna fishing and handling 24

Total 971

12.3.1: Inauguration.

The NETFISH was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for State for Commerce Shri Jairam Ramesh on 1st October 2007. Shri S. Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Government of Kerala presided over the function. On this occasion Shri Jairam Ramesh unveiled the logo of NETFISH.

12.3.2: Members in NETFISH.

NETFISH has inducted 38 Non Government Organisations (NGOs) from the various maritime states of India to take part in the extension programmes. These organisations have been selected purely based on their, past experience on conducting various fisheries development programmes and strong willingness to conduct extension programmes for fisher folk on voluntary basis without aiming at any sort of profit from these programmes. Personnel from these member organisations were trained on various programmes with the help of reputed fisheries organization/ institutes / colleges and scientists. These trained personnel of the member organisations are being utilized as trainers at various extension programmes. Persons with science graduation preferably with fisheries education have been selected to act as trainer’s trainee.

12.3.3: Trainers Training programmes.

Trainers training programmes were conducted in all maritime states of India with the help of reputed organisations such as CIFT in Kerala, College of Fisheries ,Mangalore in Karnataka, Fisheries College Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, College of Fisheries Ratnagiri in Maharashtra, State Institute of Fisheries Technology (SIFT) in Andhra Pradesh, Faculty of Fisheries at the University of Animal and Fishery Sciences in West Bengal, QUAT Fisheries College, in Orissa, and Fisheries College Veraval in Gujarat with a view to empowering the trainers from member NGO’s in fish quality management and sustainable fishing.

12.3.4: Workshop on sustainable fishing.

NETFISH proposes to concentrate on conservation of fish resources and sustainable fishing in the second year of operation in addition to fish quality management. Accordingly a one day seminar was conducted on 18th February 2008 in Kochi on ‘mobilization of peoples participation in conservation” to chalk out various programmes on these subjects. The following issues were identified to be incorporated in the programmes of NETFISH.

1. Educating fishers on fish and its environment 2. Creation of awareness among stakeholders. 3. Identify the eco-friendly technology for fishing and demonstrate the same

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4. Educate the fishermen on mesh size regulation5. Utilize folk arts for education of fishermen6. Educate the fishermen on eco-labeling as a means of conservation 7. Stop wild collection of seeds by providing alternative livelihood.

12.4: National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA).

NaCSA the new organisation headquarters at Kakinada does pioneering work serving as a link between the primary aquaculture societies and the small farmers to produce quality shrimps in a sustainable manner.

So far 100 societies have been registered, 42 of them registered with MPEDA, 58 with the state registrar. These 100 societies excluding the 19 fresh water (Scampi) societies were organized by Regional Centre (Aqua), Vijayawada in Guntur District. Twenty seven society coordinators have been recruited in consultation with society farmers and they are being trained. As planned 200 societies will be registered by the end of 2008.

Andhra Pradesh is taking the lead in society organization as most of the BMP work was done in AP for last five years. Krishna, West and East Godavari are the key districts. In Krishna District seeing the initial success of farmers who had formed societies and followed BMPs, most of the farmers have been showing interest in society formation, many of them are in abandoned areas. So far 25 societies have been organized in Krishna.

To create awareness about society concept, BMPs, food safety, etc. organized 251 village level meetings. From our experience village level meetings are key in educating farmers and convincing them the benefits of forming societies.

In an effort to find better market access for farmer society produce NaCSA participated in recently concluded European Seafood in Brussels, Belgium. Contact was established with key retail chains of UK who are showing keen interest in sourcing their shrimp / scampi from these small farmer societies.

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13.0: OFFICIAL LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES.

The Marine Products Export Development Authority is a notified office under Rule 10(4) of the Official Languages Rules 1976. Almost all points of Official Language activities prescribed in the Annual Programme for the year 2007-08 issued by the Department of Official Language have been implemented in the Authority. Close liaison was maintained with all field offices to achieve the target prescribed by the Department of Official Language. 99.37% employees of the Authority has already acquired working knowledge of Hindi. All incentive schemes introduced by the Department of Official Language have been implemented by the Authority. 10 Rajbhasha Trophies have been instituted by MPEDA - 3 for field offices located in Region ‘A’ & ‘B’, 4 for Region ‘C’ and 3 for Head Office sections for their outstanding Official Language performance. Rajbhasha trophies during the year 2006-07 were awarded to the following field offices and Head office sections for their outstanding Official Language activities: - 

Field Offices – ‘A’ & ‘B’ Region 

1. RC (Aqua), Panvel - 1st prize2. RO, Mumbai - 2nd prize3. RC (Aqua), Valsad - 3rd prize 

‘C’ Region 

1. SRC (Aqua), Karwar - 1st prize2. RC (Aqua), Cochin - 2nd prize3. SRC (A), Kannur - 3rd prize4. SRC (Aqua), Bhimavaram - 4th prize 

Head Office sections 

1. Publicity section - 1st prize2. Accounts section - 2nd prize3. Personnel section - 3rd prize 

Other than this, the following incentive schemes have been introduced for the effective Official Language implementation: -  

Officers/staff writing 10000 Hindi words in files and registers are awarded cash incentives @ Rs.1000/-each. 

Personal pay and cash incentives are awarded to the employees on passing Hindi/Hindi typewriting/Hindi stenography examinations as per the orders of the Department of Official Language. 

The Officer/staff who secures highest points in various Hindi competitions conducted in connection with the Hindi Fortnight Celebration is awarded a cash incentive of Rs.500/- along with the title ‘Rajbhasha Prathibha’. 

A Rajbhasha trophy is awarded to the section, which secures highest points in various Hindi competitions, conducted in connection with the Hindi Fortnight Celebrations.

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Cash incentives are awarded to the officers/staff coming first, second and third in the test conducted in connection with the Hindi workshops. 

Cash incentives @ Rs.400/- each are awarded to the children of the employees who secure highest marks in Hindi in the SSLC/CBSE/ICSE 10 th standard and plus 2 examinations. 

Employees belonging to group ‘C’ and ‘D’ who write a ‘ word for today’ – a Hindi word with its English equivalent in the black/white board exhibited at the entrance of the offices are awarded a cash incentive of Rs.750/- each per year. 

MPEDA has won the Rajbhasha Shield (2nd Prize) instituted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry for its excellent performance in implementing the OL Policy of the Union during 2006-07. The Authority also won the Rajabhasha Shied (1st prize) instituted by the Cochin TOLIC for its outstanding Official Language performance during the years 2005-06 and 2006-07. Hindi House magazine ‘Sagarika’ published by the Authority was also awarded with the Rajbhasha Shield (1st prize) among the other member organisations of the Cochin TOLIC during 2005-06 and 2006-07. 

During the year 2006-07, 61 employees were awarded cash incentives for writing original noting and drafting in Hindi. Hindi Fortnight was celebrated from 14 th to 28th September 2007 by conducting various Hindi competitions and cash awards were given to the winners. Rajbhasha shield was awarded to Publicity section for securing highest points in Hindi competitions conducted in connection with Hindi Fortnight. A series of Hindi competitions were conducted for the children of employees on 23 September 2007 and prizes were awarded to the winners. A Hindi promotion picnic was organised to 'Thommankuthu' on 20.05.2007 for the children who won prizes in the Hindi competitions.  

Four issues of the Hindi house magazine, “Sagarika” were brought out and distributed among the employees of the Authority, members of the Kochi TOLIC, members of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti and different Ministries. 

The inspection of the Official Language activities of 16 field offices was carried out during the year and instructions were communicated to the Offices concerned to rectify the deficiencies in their Official Language implementation.

  During the year, 4 Hindi workshops of 2 days duration were organised at HO and 10 in the field offices. As in previous years, we have conducted written tests during the 2nd day of the Hindi workshops on the topics discussed in the workshop and awarded cash incentives to the officers/staff coming 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each test. 

An All India Rajbhasha Seminar was also organised at the Head office on 31.10.2007 in which Heads of all field offices and HO sections attended along with other officers at HO. Intensive computer training in Hindi was organised for the Jr. Clerks and stenographers of the Head Office and neighboring offices on 21.6.2007.

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14.0: TRAINING PROGRAMMES.

During the year 2007-08, the following officers were nominated for various training programmes / workshops / seminars as detailed below: -

Sl.No. Training / Workshop / Seminar

Date of training

Name of Officers/Staff participated

1 2 3 4

1. Codex standards on Food Hygiene.

07.02.2007 Shri Alexander Thomas, Deputy Director (QC)

2. To study the farming methods being adopted in that country for catfish farming regions in Vietnam.

April 2007 Shri B. Vishnu Bhat, Director MPEDA

3. Workshop on ‘Towards UCP 600” organized by the Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cochin.

18.04.2007 Smt. Asha C. Parameswaran, Deputy Director (MS) Smt. M. C. Elsamma, Junior Technical Officer

4. Regional workshop on Aquaculture Insurance in Asia at Bali, Indonesia.

30th April to 2nd May 2007

Shri B. Vishnu Bhat, Director MPEDA

5. Workshop on leverage 2nd to 3rd

June, 2007Shri Raju K Joseph, Assistant Director, Regional Office, Kolkata

6. Advanced residue analysis in food (SARAF) at National veterinary School of Nantes France sponsored by Director General Trade European Commission.

3rd to 16th

June 2007Shri Robin Paul,Assistant Director Lab

7. Stakeholders’ workshop on ‘Interventions in production to consumption system of high value aquaculture species for equitable prosperity”, under NAIP project at CIBA, Chennai.

6-7th June 2007.

Deputy Director (Aqua)

8. Workshop on Export Marketing Procedures and Documentation

19 - 22, June 2007

Joint Director (M) and 2 Junior Technical Officers in MS Section.

9. 3rd Zonal workshop on Fisheries & Aquaculture Policy; responsible fisheries & sustainable aquaculture perspective for West coast states conducted by CIFE Mumbai and held in Goa.

21st - 23rd

June 2007.Deputy Director (Aqua) Panvel and Deputy Director (Aqua) Valsad.

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1 2 3 4

10. Training on Quality Audit at Kerala state Productivity Council, Kalamasserry

19.7.2007 to20.7.2007

Shri James Joseph, Deputy Director, Nellore Lab, Shri V. Vivekanandan, Technical OfficerMs. O. K. Sindhu,Junior Technical OfficerSmt. T. A. Aneesa, Lab. Assistant from Cochin Lab

11. Advanced Regional Workshop in developing fisheries practices in line with Codex, WTO/SPS legal framework and FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, held at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

17-20 July 2007

Shri K. Vijayakumar,Asst. Director (QC)Shri P Uthirapathy, Technical Officer (QC)

12. Workshop on Tax Deducted at source (TDS) & Personal Taxation

25.07.2007 Shri G. Rajendran, Senior Accountant andShri K. A. Jacob, Accounts Assistant

13. Seminar on what-US importers want to buy in 2007 & beyond

26.07.2007 Shri K. N. Vimalkumar, Deputy Director, Regional Office, Kolkata

14. International Technical and Trade Conference on Tilapia at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia organised by INFOFISH.

August, 2007 Deputy Director (Aqua),Regional Centre, Thanjavur.

15. International Technical and Trade Conference and Exposition on Tilapia

23-25, August 2007

Shri J. Sampath Kumar, Deputy Director

16. FAO/INFOFISH /DOF Regional Workshop on Trade and Development scheduled to be held during at Penang, Malaysia

3-5 September 2007

Smt. P. V. Karthiyayani, Deputy Director

Shri K. J. Antony, Assistant Director.

17. Workshop on “Aquatic epidemiology and surveillance and emergency preparedness” at Chennai

3-7th

September 2007

Deputy Director (Aqua)

18. One day seminar on Exim Excellence 2007.

21.09.2007 Shri T. Rajagopalan, Assistant Director, Regional Office, Vizag.

19. “Aqua India 2007”, a seminar organized by the Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP) at Chennai

28-29th

September 2007.

Deputy Director (Aqua), RC (Aqua), Vijayawada, Assistant Directors (Aqua), HO, Regional Centre (Aqua), Kochi, Regional Centre (Aqua), Thanjavur.

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1 2 3 4

20. New Customs Valuation Rules 2007” at Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Willingdon Island

4.10.2007 Shri T. S. baby, Deputy Director (MS)

21. Training programme on FR for Central Government employees

4th and 5th

October, 2007

Shri N. Vijayakumar, Senior Clerk andSmt. K. Indumathy, Technical Assistant.

22 Training programme on Management of time

24.10.2007 Smt. R. Vijayalakshmy, Assistant Director, HO andSmt. Seetha Ananthakrishnan, Assistant Director, HO.

23. Training programme on Administrative Vigilance 11 – (code AV2) for Section Officer and above

12-23 November, 2007

Shri G. Rathinaraj, Deputy Director (Aqua), HO andShri P. K. Unnikrishnan, Accounts Officer.

24. Workshop on “Environment Management reform / sustainable farming, fisheries & aquaculture” organized by Cochin University of Science & Technology

16th

November 2007.

Deputy Director (Aqua), Regional Centre (Aqua), Kochi

25. Training programme on Customs law/ procedures of import export related Excise matters

29th & 30th

November 2007

Shri K. N. VimalkumarDeputy DirectorRegional Office, Kolkata.

26. Workshop on motivation team building

18.1.2008 Smt. Asha C. Parameswaran, Deputy Director, Regional Office, Kochi.

27. Workshop on “Academia-Industry in interfacing” organized by CIFE, Mumbai.

4-5th

December 2007

Deputy Director (Aqua), Panvel and Deputy Director (Aqua), Valsad

28. Export Documents and Procedures

24-25, January, 2008

Shri K. N. Vimalkumar, Deputy Director, Regional Office, Kolkata.

29. Training programme on performance improvement

30.1.2008 Shri V. K. Selvarajan, Messenger

30. Internal training on Environmental Management system (EMS) ISO 14001:2004 organised by M/s. DNV Chennai

5.2.2008 to 8.2.2008

Shri Walter John Meyn, Technical Officer.

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1 2 3 4

31. 27th Annual Management Convention

14th & 15th

February 2008

Shri K. K. Achankunju, Deputy Director (Lab.), HO, Shri N Chandrasekharan,Assistant Director (Pub.), HO,Shri P. Anil Kumar,Assistant Director (OFD), HODr. K. Ram Mohan, Assistant Director (Dev.), HO

32. 19th NACA Governing Council Meeting at Katmandu, Nepal

March 2008 Chairman, MPEDA

15.0: VISIT OF VIPs.

1) Dr. V. S. Seshadri, Ambassador of India, Ljubljana to Kerala on 28 th, 29th

January 2007.

2) Dr. Paul D Young, FAO expert visited MPEDA lab on 20th February 2008.

16.0: MEETINGS.

30.5.2007 Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce, Shri Jairam Ramesh – Discussion with MPEDA.

18.6.2007 Parliamentary Committee on subordinate Legislation at Trivandrum.

06.7.2007 Stake holders meeting for promotion of Tuna Industry in Andamans, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce Shri Jairam Ramesh attended.

03.8.2007 Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce, Shri Jairam Ramesh held discussion with the Chairman and Officers of MPEDA.

01.10.2007 Inauguration of NETFISH – Avenue Centre, Asoka Hall at 11.30 AM, Shri Jairam Ramesh, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Shri S. Sharma Minister for Fisheries, Kerala attended.

01.10.2007 Export awards 2005-06 – Abad Plaza 5.30 PM, Shri Jairam Ramesh, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Shri S. Sharma Minister for Fisheries, Kerala attended.

05.10.2007 Commerce Secretary’s meeting with State Fisheries Secretaries at Kumarakom.

04.01.2008 Mr. Mandali Buddha Prasad – Fisheries Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh – Discussion with Chairman.

11.02.2008 Mr. Deepak Das, Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Commerce and Textiles held discussions with Chairman.

21.02.2008 Visit of the Sub Committee II of the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committee to Kerala - Meeting at Seafood Park.

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Appendix - 1

LIST OF AUTHORITY MEMBERS AS ON 31.03.2008

1. Shri G. Mohan Kumar IAS 2. Shri B. Vishnu BhatChairman DirectorMPEDA MPEDAMPEDA House MPEDA HousePanampilly Nagar Panampilly NagarKochi – 682 036. Kochi – 682 036.

3. Ch. V. Harirama Jogaiah 4. Shri Tathagata SatpathyMember of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)173, New MLA Quarters 107, Surya NagarHyderabad Bhubaneswar – 751 003.Andhra Pradesh.

5. Dr. K. Keshava Rao 6. Shri M. K. R. Nair,Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Development Commissioner (Fy)8-2-696/21/A Mithila Nagar Department of AHD & Fy.MBT Nagar Ministry of AgricultureHyderabad - 500 002. Room No. 242-C, Krishi Bhawan

Dr. Rajendra Prasad MargNew Delhi - 110 001.

7. Shri V. D. Alam 8. Smt. Indira MurthyDirector (Finance) Deputy SecretaryRoom No.224 Room No.278 Ministry of Commerce & Industry Ministry of Commerce & IndustryUdyog Bhawan Udyog BhawanNew Delhi - 110 011. New Delhi - 110 011

9. Shri S. K. Lohani 10. Shri Priyadarshi Dash, IASDirector Special Chief Secretary to AHMinistry of Food Processing Industries DD & Fy, Government of APPunchasheel Bhawan Room No.236-A. ‘D’ BlockAugust Kranti Marg Andhra Pradesh SecretariatNew Delhi - 110 049. Hyderabad – 500 022.

11. Smt. Medha Gadgil, IAS 12. Shri D. Kishore Rao, IASPrincipal Secretary (Fisheries) Secretary (Fisheries)Agriculture, AHDD & Fy Deptt. Government of GujaratMantralaya Block No.11, 2nd FloorMumbai – 400 032. New Sachivalaya

Gandhinagar - 382 010.

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13. Dr. P. Prabhakaran, IAS 14. Shri D. V. Prasad, IASPrincipal Secretary (Fisheries) Secretary (AH & Fisheries)Government of Kerala Government of KarnatakaRoom No.224, 3rd Floor Room No.404, 4th FloorNorth Sandwich Block Vikasa SoudhaSecretariat Dr. B. R. Ambedkar VeedhiThiruvananthapuram – 695 001. Bangalore - 560 001.

15. Dr. Hrusikesh Panda, IAS 16. Smt. Leena Nair, IASPrincipal Secretary (Fy. & ARD Deptt.) Secretary to Govt., (AHD & Fy),Government of Orissa Government of Tamil NaduSecretariat, Red Building Secretariat, Fort St. GeorgeSachivalaya Marg Chennai – 600 009.Bhubaneswar – 751 001.

17. Shri R. P. S. Kahlon, IAS 18. Shri Dharam Pal, IASSecretary (Fisheries) Dev. Commr. cum Secretary (Fy)Government of West Bengal A & N AdministrationWriters Building SecretariatBBD Bag Port Blair - 744 101Kolkata – 700 001. Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

19. Shri Abraham J. Tharakan 20. Shri Elias SaitPresident SEAI Apartment No.T2, 3rd FloorM/s. Amalgam Foods Ltd. Firm Aayisha ApartmentBristow Road, Willingdon Island K Block 28, 1st Main RoadCochin - 682 003. Anna Nagar East

Chennai - 600 102.

21. Shri T. Raghunath Reddy 22. Shri R. MuthuPlot No.1292, Road No.65 ChairmanJubilee Hills M/s. Agri-marine Exports Ltd.Hyderabad No.224, T. T. K. Road,Andhra Pradesh – 500 033. Alwarpet

Chennai – 600 018.

23. Shri Tara Ranjan Patnaik 24. Shri Mohamed Khan A. BalochChairman Khadia DarbarM/s. Falcon Marine Exports Ltd. Near Old Bus StationA – 22, Falcon House Main Bazar, MangrolCuttack Road Junagadh DistrictBhubaneswar – 751 006. Gujarat – 362 225.

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Appendix - 2

LIST OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AS ON 31.03.2008

1. Shri G. Mohan Kumar, IAS, Chairman, MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Cochin - 682 036.

2. Shri Abraham J. Tharakan, President – SEAI, M/s. Amalgam Foods Ltd., Bristow Road, Willingdon Island, Cochin - 682 003.

3. Shri B. Vishnu Bhat, Director, MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Cochin - 682 036.

4. Ch. V. Harirama Jogaiah, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), AB – 13, Mathura Road, New Delhi – 110 001.

5. Ms. Indira Murthy, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 011.

6. Dr. P. Prabhakaran IAS, Principal Secretary (Fy. & GAD), Government of Kerala, Room No.244, 3rd Floor, North Sandwich Block, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 001.

7. Shri J. Ramesh, Secretary, MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Cochin - 682 036.

LIST OF EXPORT PROMOTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS AS ON 31.03.2008

1. Shri G. Mohan Kumar, IAS, Chairman, MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Cochin - 682 036.

2. Shri Abraham J. Tharakan, President – SEAI, M/s. Amalgam Foods Ltd., Bristow Road, Willingdon Island, Cochin - 682 003.

3. Shri B Vishnu Bhat, Director, MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Cochin - 682 036.

4. Shri Tathagata Satpathy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), 107, Surya Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751 003.

5. Shri Elias Sait, Apartment No. T2, 3 rd Floor, Firm Aayisha Apartment, K Block 28, 1st Main Road, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 600 102.

6. Shri R Muthu, Chairman, M/s. Agri-marine Exports Ltd.,, No.224, T. T. K. Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600 018.

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LIST OF TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS AS ON 31.03.2008

1. Shri G. Mohan Kumar, IAS, Chairman, MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Cochin - 682 036.

2. Shri Abraham J. Tharakan, President – SEAI, M/s. Amalgam Foods Ltd., Bristow Road, Willingdon Island, Cochin - 682 003.

3. Shri B. Vishnu Bhat, Director, MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Cochin - 682 036.

4. Dr. K. Keshava Rao, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), 215, Andhra Pradesh Bhawan, 1, Ashoka Road, New Delhi – 110 001.

5. Shri M K R Nair, Development Commissioner (Fisheries), Deptt. of Animal Husbandry Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Room No. 242-C, Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.

6. Smt. Leena Nair, IAS, Secretary to Govt., Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Deptt., Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

7. Shri Priyadarshi Dash, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to Government, AH, DD & FY Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Room No.236-A, ‘D’ Block, A P Secretariat, Hyderabad – 500 022.

8. Shri Mohamed Khan A. Baloch, Khadia Darbar, Near Old Bus Station, Main Bazar, Mangrol, Junagadh District, Gujarat – 362 225.

9. Shri Tara Ranjan Patnaik, Chairman, M/s. Falcon Marine Exports Ltd., A – 22, 1st

Floor, Falcon House, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar – 751 006.

10. Shri D. V. Prasad, IAS, Secretary (A H& F Deptt.), Karnataka Government Secretariat, Room No.404, 4th Floor, Vikasa Soudha, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore - 560 001.

11. Shri S. K. Lohani, Director, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Punchasheel Bhawan, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049.

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Appendix – 3

LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE AUTHORITY AS ON 31.03.2008

HEAD OFFICE:

1. Chairman : Shri G Mohan Kumar, IAS 2. Director (Marketing) : Shri Kuruvilla Thomas, IFS 3. Director : Shri B. Vishnu Bhat 4. Secretary : Shri J. Ramesh 5. Joint Director (M) : Shri P. Jacob Daniel 6. Joint Director (Dev) : Smt. K. M. Veena 7. Joint Director (QC) : Shri Joy Ipe Kurian 8. Joint Director (Trg.) : Shri Simon John 9. Deputy Director (Admn) : Shri S. Sasidharan Pillai10. Deputy Director (Pers) : Shri T. T. Jayan11 Deputy Director (P&MP) : Shri K. Premachandran12 Deputy Director (Stat) : Smt. P. S. Umadevi13 Deputy Director (MS) : Shri T. S. Baby 14 Deputy Director (QC) : Shri Alexander Thomas15 Deputy Director (QC) : Shri K. K. Achankunju16 Deputy Director (OL) : Shri K. G. Muraleedharan17 Chief Accounts Officer : Shri V. A. Krishnakumar18 Deputy Director (Aqua) : Shi D. Vincent19 Deputy Director (Aqua) : Shri G Rathinaraj20 Deputy Director (Dev) : Smt. P.V. Karthiyayani21 Deputy Director (Soc) : Dr. Al Muthuraman22 Deputy Director (C&G) : Shri G. D. Rajeev23 Assistant Director (Regn) : Smt. R. Vijayalakshmy24 Assistant Director (Co-ord) : Smt. P. C. Suseela25 Assistant Director (Pers) : Smt. Seetha Ananthakrishnan26 Assistant Director (Pub) : Shri N. Chandrasekharan27. Assistant Director (Pub) : Vacant28 Assistant Director (OFD) : Shri P. Anilkumar29. Assistant Director (A&I) : Vacant30 Assistant Director (MS) : Vacant31. Assistant Director (QC) : Shri V. L. Patrick 32. Assistant Director (QC) : Shri K. Vijayakumar33. Assistant Director (QC) : Smt. K. S. Sreedevi34. Assistant Director (Dev) : Dr. M. K. Ram Mohan35. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri S. Vijayakumar36. Systems Analyst : Smt. Usha Singh37. Accounts Officer : Smt. Verlin Patrick38. Accounts Officer : Shri P. K. Unnikrishnan39. Accounts Officer : Shri Beju Joseph40. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri Rajesh Anant Dagare41. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri V. Vinod42. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri P. Uthirapathy43. Technical Officer (QC) : Smt. Prabhavathy Murugesan44. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri Walter John Meyn

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45. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri P. P. Suresh Babu46. Hindi Officer : Smt. A. K. Indiradevi47. Section Officer (Admn) : Smt. Sarala Venugopal48. Section Officer (Admn) : Smt. A. R. Sajibai49. Senior Accountant : Shri P. K. Vinu50. Senior Accountant : Shri G. Rajendran51. Assistant Librarian & Information officer : Shri R. Prabhakaran

REGIONAL OFFICE, KOCHI:

1. Deputy Director : Smt. Asha C. Parameswaran2. Assistant Director (QC) : Shri V. Vivekanandan3. Assistant Director : Shri P. Anil Kumar4. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri P. D. Satheesan

REGIONAL OFFICE, CHENNAI:

1. Deputy Director : Shri K. Venkitaraman2. Assistant Director (QC) : Shri K. Sasidharan Nair3. Assistant Director : Vacant

REGIONAL OFFICE, MUMBAI:

1. Deputy Director : Shri K. J. Antony2. Assistant Director : Shri T. R. Jibin Kumar

REGIONAL OFFICE, KOLKATA:

1. Deputy Director : Shri K. N. Vimal Kumar2. Assistant Director : Shri Raju K. Joseph3. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri Shrimali Vinodkumar Motilal

REGIONAL OFFICE, VIZAG:

1. Deputy Director : Shri Vijayakumar C. Yaragal2. Assistant Director : Shri T. Rajagopalan3. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri S. S. Shaji

REGIONAL OFFICE, VERAVAL:

1. Deputy Director : Shri C. R. Rajan2. Assistant Director : Dr. Shaine Kumar3. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri Barun Kumar Das

SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE, MANGALORE:

1. Assistant Director : Smt. V. K. Vijayakumari2. Technical Officer (QC) : Shri V. Lakshmikanthan

SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE, PANAJI (GOA):

1. Assistant Director : Shri A. Jayabal

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SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE, KOLLAM:

1. Assistant Director : Shri Shaji George

SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE, BHUBANESWAR:

1. Assistant Director : Shri T. Vasudevan Pillai2. Technical Officer : Shri P. K. Pramanik

SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE, TUTICORIN:

1. Assistant Director : Shri S. Asok Kumar

SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE, GUWAHATI

1. Assistant Director (EP) : Vacant

REGIONAL CENTRES (AQUACULTURE):

KOCHI:

1. Deputy Director (Aqua) : Shri K. V. Raghu2. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Dr. G. Gopakumar3. Assistant Director (AE) : Shri K. Sivarajan

BHUBANESWAR:

1. Joint Director : Shri B. C. Behera2. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri U. C. Mohapatra

VIJAYAWADA:

1. Deputy Director : Shri Saifuddin Anis2. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Smt. Elsamma Ithack3. Assistant Director (AE) : Shri Ram Adhar Gupta

THANJAVUR:

1. Deputy Director : Shri C. J. Sampathkumar2. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri K. R. Ramesh Babu3. Assistant Director (AE) : Shri C. Wilson

VALSAD:

1. Deputy Director : Shri K. V. Lokare2. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri Brahmeswara Rao3. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri G. Kolappan4. Assistant Director (AE) : Shri Dhirit EkkaPANVEL:

1. Deputy Director : Shri Maruti D Aligar2. Assistant Director (AE) : Shri K. Shanmukha Rao3. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Vacant

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SUB-REGIONAL CENTRES (AQUACULTURE):

KARWAR:

1. Deputy Director : Shri S. X. Prince

KOLKATA:

1. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri B. Basak 2. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri Vasa Subha Rao

BHIMAVARAM:

1. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Shri Dileep Kumar Biswas

KANNUR:

1. Assistant Director (Aqua) : Dr. S. Vijayakumar

QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY, BHIMAVARAM:

1. Assistant Director (QC) : Shri V. I. George

QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY, NELLORE:

1. Deputy Director : Shri James Joseph Panamkuzha

TRADE PROMOTION OFFICE:

NEW DELHI:

1. Assistant Director : Shri K. Muralidharan

NEW YORK:

1. Resident Director : Shri S. K. Das, IAS

JAPAN:

1. Resident Director : Vacant

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