Lok Sabha Question No. 4924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: MPEDA Tie-up with Swiss Company
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4924 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  MARCH,2018

## MPEDA TIE-UP WITH SWISS COMPANY

## 4924. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any Switzerland's leading retail and wholesale company has signed a MoU with  the  Marine  Products  Export  Development  Authority  (MPEDA)  to  develop export-oriented  organic  aquafarming  in  India  to  cater  to  the  growing  demand  for organic seafood products across the European Union;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  international  seafood  shows attended by the Government so far including the outcome thereof and the extent to which these shows and seminars have been useful to the country;
- (c) whether  MPEDA  proposes  to  identify  entrepreneurs  and  provide  them  with techncial advise on the production of high-quality organic shrimp that meet national and international certification protocols and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the said Switzerland Company has offered to produce the processed shrimp at  a  premium  of  up  to  15  per  cent  and  with  an  additional  5  per  cent  through financing for development activities including training and if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) MPEDA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Switzerland's leading  retail  and  wholesale  company,  M/s  Coop  Cooperative  for  jointly working towards the development of export oriented organic aqua-farming in India.

The  list  of  International  Seafood  shows  in  which  Government  of  India participatedin  the  past  five  years  (from  2012-13  to  2016-17)  along  with  the growth  in  seafood  exports  may  be  seen  at Annexure-I .  MPEDA  being  an Authority  created  by  Parliament  is  primarily  responsible  for  promotion  of seafood exports. International Seafood shows are the major instruments for not only showcasing the quality of India seafood but also facilitate a platform for India Exporters to tie-up their business. Theyoffer a platform of opportunities  for  exporters  and  importers  of  marine  products,  processors, resource specialists and personnel and culture fisheries, processing machinery  manufacturers  and  allied sectors, to meet  under  one  roof, facilitating participants  and  trade  visitors  to  conduct  business,  upgrade technologies,  network  and  exchange  ideas  for  mutual  benefit  and  further business and trade relations. Participation in major fairs have indicated that exports have shown remarkable increase in exports to markets such as USA, EU,  Middle  East,  Southeast  Asia,  etc.  Such  fairs  will  have  attendance  of importers  /  traders  not  only  from  that  particular  market,  but  also  from  other markets in this era of globalization.

- (c) Yes,  Madam.  Under  the  MoC  with  M/s  Coop  Cooperative,  MPEDA  would assist in identifying entrepreneurs and providing them with technical guidance on  the  production  of  high-quality  organic  shrimp  that  meet  national  and international  certification  protocols.  The  project  will  be  implemented  in  the State of Kerala initially for period of three years and subsequently extended to other locations across India depending on its success.
- (d) As per the MoC, M/s Coop Cooperative, Switzerland has offered to procure the processed organic shrimp at a premium price.

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## Annexure-I

| Sl No.   | Country/ Zone            | International fairs attended                                                                        | Remarks                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|----------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1.       | Europe                   | Europe                                                                                              | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2012-13                  | European Seafood Exposition, Brussels, 24 -26 April 2012 and Sial Fair, Paris, 21 - 25 th Oct 2012  | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2013-14                  | European Seafood Exposition, Brussels, 23-25 April 2013 and Conxemar, Vigo, 01 - 03 rd October 2013 | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2014-15                  | Seafood Expo Global, Brussels, 6 - 8 May 2014 and Sial Fair, Paris, 19 - 23 rd October 2014         | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2015-16                  | Seafood Expo Global, Brussels, 21 - 23 April 2015                                                   | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2016-17                  | 1038.59 2012-13 Seafood Expo Global, Brussels, 26 - 28 April 2016                                   | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2013-14                  | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, 5-7 th November 2013                                              | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2014-15                  | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, Qingdao 5-7 th November 2014                                      | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2015-16                  | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, Qingdao, 4-6 th November 2015                                     | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
| 1.       | 2016-17                  | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, Qingdao, 2-4 th November 2016                                     | The Seafood Exports to Europe has increased from 158357 metric tons (valued at ` 4176.42 crores/US$ 777.42 million)to 189833 metric tons (valued at ` 6892.19 crores/US$ million) during the period to 2016-17.         |
|          | United States of America | United States of America                                                                            | The Seafood Exports to USA have increased from 92447 metric tons (valued at ` 4026.48 crores/US$ 747.45 million) to 188617 tons (valued at ` 11482.16 crores/US$ 1731.81 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17. |
|          | 2012-13                  | International Boston Seafood Show, Boston, 10 - 12 Mar 2013                                         | The Seafood Exports to USA have increased from 92447 metric tons (valued at ` 4026.48 crores/US$ 747.45 million) to 188617 tons (valued at ` 11482.16 crores/US$ 1731.81 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17. |
|          | 2013-14                  | Seafood Expo North America, Boston, 16 - 18 March 2014                                              | The Seafood Exports to USA have increased from 92447 metric tons (valued at ` 4026.48 crores/US$ 747.45 million) to 188617 tons (valued at ` 11482.16 crores/US$ 1731.81 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17. |
|          | 2014-15                  | Seafood Expo North America, Boston, 15 - 17 th March 2015                                           | The Seafood Exports to USA have increased from 92447 metric tons (valued at ` 4026.48 crores/US$ 747.45 million) to 188617 tons (valued at ` 11482.16 crores/US$ 1731.81 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17. |
|          | 2015-16                  | Seafood Expo North America, Boston, 6-8 th March 2016                                               | The Seafood Exports to USA have increased from 92447 metric tons (valued at ` 4026.48 crores/US$ 747.45 million) to 188617 tons (valued at ` 11482.16 crores/US$ 1731.81 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17. |
|          | 2016-17                  | Seafood Expo North America, Boston, 19- 21 st March 2017                                            | The Seafood Exports to USA have increased from 92447 metric tons (valued at ` 4026.48 crores/US$ 747.45 million) to 188617 tons (valued at ` 11482.16 crores/US$ 1731.81 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17. |
| 3.       | United Arab Emirates     | United Arab Emirates                                                                                | The Seafood Exports to UAE has increased from 17445 metric tons (valued at ` 532.93 crores/US$ 99.16 million) to 24629 tons (valued at ` 1037.02 crores/US$ 156.29 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-          |
| 3.       | 2012-13                  | The Middle East And Africa Seafood Exhibition, Dubai, 19 - 21 st Nov 2012                           | The Seafood Exports to UAE has increased from 17445 metric tons (valued at ` 532.93 crores/US$ 99.16 million) to 24629 tons (valued at ` 1037.02 crores/US$ 156.29 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-          |
| 3.       | 2013-14                  | Seafex, Dubai, 17-19 th November 2013                                                               | The Seafood Exports to UAE has increased from 17445 metric tons (valued at ` 532.93 crores/US$ 99.16 million) to 24629 tons (valued at ` 1037.02 crores/US$ 156.29 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-          |
| 3.       | 2014-15                  | Seafex, Dubai , 09-11 th November 2014                                                              | The Seafood Exports to UAE has increased from 17445 metric tons (valued at ` 532.93 crores/US$ 99.16 million) to 24629 tons (valued at ` 1037.02 crores/US$ 156.29 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-          |
| 3.       | 2015-16                  | N.A.                                                                                                | The Seafood Exports to UAE has increased from 17445 metric tons (valued at ` 532.93 crores/US$ 99.16 million) to 24629 tons (valued at ` 1037.02 crores/US$ 156.29 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-          |
| 4.       | South East Asia          | South East Asia                                                                                     | 17. The Seafood Exports to South East Asia has increased from 340944                                                                                                                                                    |
| 4.       | 2012-13                  | Busan International Seafood Show, Busan,15 -17 th Nov 2012                                          | 17. The Seafood Exports to South East Asia has increased from 340944                                                                                                                                                    |
| 4.       | 2013-14                  | metric tons Aquarama, Singapore, May 30 - 3 rd June 2013                                            | (valued                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 4.       | 2014-15                  | crores/US$ N.A.                                                                                     | 811.80 million)                                                                                                                                                                                                         |

| Sl No.   | Country/ Zone   | International fairs attended                                                              | Remarks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|----------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 5.       | 2015-16         | Aquarama, Singapore, May 28-31 st May, 2015 and VIETFISH, Vietnam, 24 - 26 th August 2015 | 484819 tons (valued at ` 11461.83 crores/US$ 1728.19 million)during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 5.       | 2016-17         | N.A                                                                                       | 484819 tons (valued at ` 11461.83 crores/US$ 1728.19 million)during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                                                                                                                                                |
|          | Russia          | Russia                                                                                    | Russia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|          | 2012-13         | N.A                                                                                       | The Seafood Exports to Russia has increased from 9409 metric tons (valued at ` 190.64 crores/US$ 35.61 million) to 12961 tons (valued at ` 382.87 crores/US$ 57.76 million)during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                                  |
|          | 2013-14         | World Food Show, Moscow, 16 - 19 th September 2013                                        | The Seafood Exports to Russia has increased from 9409 metric tons (valued at ` 190.64 crores/US$ 35.61 million) to 12961 tons (valued at ` 382.87 crores/US$ 57.76 million)during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                                  |
|          | 2014-15         | N.A                                                                                       | The Seafood Exports to Russia has increased from 9409 metric tons (valued at ` 190.64 crores/US$ 35.61 million) to 12961 tons (valued at ` 382.87 crores/US$ 57.76 million)during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                                  |
|          | 2015-16         | N.A                                                                                       | The Seafood Exports to Russia has increased from 9409 metric tons (valued at ` 190.64 crores/US$ 35.61 million) to 12961 tons (valued at ` 382.87 crores/US$ 57.76 million)during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                                  |
|          | 2016-17         | N.A                                                                                       | The Seafood Exports to Russia has increased from 9409 metric tons (valued at ` 190.64 crores/US$ 35.61 million) to 12961 tons (valued at ` 382.87 crores/US$ 57.76 million)during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                                  |
| 6        | Japan           | Japan                                                                                     | Japan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 6        | 2012-13         | 14 th Japan International Seafood Expo, Tokyo, 18 - 20 July 2012                          | The Seafood Exports to Japan were76648 metric tons (valued at ` 1999.59 crores/US$ 372.57 million) in 2012-13 which however, marginally reduced to 69039 tons (valued at ` 2621.37 crores/US$ 394.50 million) in 2016-17. Nevertheless, in value terms there is more realization. |
| 6        | 2013-14         | 15 th Japan International Seafood And Technology Expo, Japan, 21 - 23 August 2013         | The Seafood Exports to Japan were76648 metric tons (valued at ` 1999.59 crores/US$ 372.57 million) in 2012-13 which however, marginally reduced to 69039 tons (valued at ` 2621.37 crores/US$ 394.50 million) in 2016-17. Nevertheless, in value terms there is more realization. |
| 6        | 2014-15         | N.A.                                                                                      | The Seafood Exports to Japan were76648 metric tons (valued at ` 1999.59 crores/US$ 372.57 million) in 2012-13 which however, marginally reduced to 69039 tons (valued at ` 2621.37 crores/US$ 394.50 million) in 2016-17. Nevertheless, in value terms there is more realization. |
| 6        | 2015-16         | Japan International Seafood And Technology Expo, 19 - 21 August 2015                      | The Seafood Exports to Japan were76648 metric tons (valued at ` 1999.59 crores/US$ 372.57 million) in 2012-13 which however, marginally reduced to 69039 tons (valued at ` 2621.37 crores/US$ 394.50 million) in 2016-17. Nevertheless, in value terms there is more realization. |
| 6        | 2016-17         | N.A.                                                                                      | The Seafood Exports to Japan were76648 metric tons (valued at ` 1999.59 crores/US$ 372.57 million) in 2012-13 which however, marginally reduced to 69039 tons (valued at ` 2621.37 crores/US$ 394.50 million) in 2016-17. Nevertheless, in value terms there is more realization. |
| 7        | China/Honk Kong | China/Honk Kong                                                                           | China/Honk Kong                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 7        | 2012-13         | Asian Seafood Exposition, Hong Kong, 11- 13 th Sept 2012                                  | The Seafood Exports to China havedecreased from 87776 metric tons (valued at ` 1444.86 crores/US$ 269.47 million) to 45444 tons (valued at ` 1341.94 crores/US$ 202.18 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                             |
| 7        | 2013-14         | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, 5-7 th November 2013                                    | The Seafood Exports to China havedecreased from 87776 metric tons (valued at ` 1444.86 crores/US$ 269.47 million) to 45444 tons (valued at ` 1341.94 crores/US$ 202.18 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                             |
| 7        | 2014-15         | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, Qingdao 5-7 th November 2014                            | The Seafood Exports to China havedecreased from 87776 metric tons (valued at ` 1444.86 crores/US$ 269.47 million) to 45444 tons (valued at ` 1341.94 crores/US$ 202.18 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                             |
| 7        | 2015-16         | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, Qingdao, 4-6 th November 2015                           | The Seafood Exports to China havedecreased from 87776 metric tons (valued at ` 1444.86 crores/US$ 269.47 million) to 45444 tons (valued at ` 1341.94 crores/US$ 202.18 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                             |
| 7        | 2016-17         | China Fisheries And Seafood Expo, Qingdao, 2-4 th November 2016                           | The Seafood Exports to China havedecreased from 87776 metric tons (valued at ` 1444.86 crores/US$ 269.47 million) to 45444 tons (valued at ` 1341.94 crores/US$ 202.18 million) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17.                                                             |

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