MPEDA signs MoU with govt of Telangana State

Hyderabad: The Government of Telangana is set to boost its export-oriented aquaculture, for which on Thursday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Marine Products Export Development Authority. With this the authority looks to promote its fish exports in the next five years.

Under the MOU, the government will provide funds for the setting up of a multi-species aquaculture centre. The facility will consist of hatcheries, nurseries and training centres for export-oriented aquaculture species.

Besides, MPEDA will provide technical assistance to set up an Aquatic Quarantine Facility at Hyderabad Airport, along with extending technical assistance for a chilled and live fish-handling facility at the same place.

"Telangana has already realised the importance of development of export-oriented aquaculture. The upcoming meet will enrich the state's food security and further promote its fish exports," said K S Srinivas, Chairman, MPEDA.

A three-day expo, Aqua Aquaria India 2019, is slated to be held from August 30, 2019 in the city.

More than 250 exhibitors will showcase production and harvest technologies, machinery and accessories in export-oriented aquaculture as well as ornamental fisheries sectors.

The meet will also see participation 5,000 national and international delegates.