India aims Rs 1 lakh cr seafood export in 2 years

India achieved record exports of seafood in terms of volume and value by shipping 17,35,286 tonnes of seafood worth Rs 63,969.14 crore (USD 8.09 billion) during 2022-23.

India is aiming to increase seafood exports to Rs one lakh crore in the next two years by increasing its processing capacity and shifting to higher value-added products, the official added.

Debunking certain reports of poor working conditions and safety standards, the official said India s 548 seafood units are regularly inspected and monitored by various government agencies.