Fisheries Minister Seediri Appala Raju has said the role of private players is important in the marine sector and asked the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Fisheries Department to work with tandem in developing infrastructure for the benefit of farmers and thereby supplying nutritious food to consumers.
Participating in a virtual meeting organised by the CII themed ‘Showcasing A.P. as a hub for Fisheries and Aquaculture Investment’ on Friday, the Minister said that the State government has been contributing significantly to the fish basket of the country through effective strategies in both marine and freshwater aquaculture.
“Andhra Pradesh has contributed about 35% of the marine exports of the country,” Mr. Appala Raju said, appreciating the farmers for their outstanding performance during the pandemic.
