Multilingual call centre launched for aquafarmers
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Experts to provide information about efficient farming methods In a first of its kind initiative, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has launched a multilingual call centre for aquafarmers. Besides addressing technical issues, it will serve as a platform where domain experts will provide information on efficient farming methods.
Launching the call centre at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh through videoconferencing on Tuesday, MPEDA Chairman K.S. Srinivas said it would help aquafarmers in Andhra Pradesh seek advice from experts following the best management practices to boost production and ensure quality of products.
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Andhra Pradesh is confident of increasing seafood exports
By News Desk| Updated: 17th December 2020 8:49 pm IST Photo by Duangphorn Wiriya on Unsplash
Santosh Patnaik
Vijayawada: The impact of COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), is confident of increasing seafood exports from India, mainly Andhra Pradesh.
MPEDA an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. Andhra Pradesh is considered an important hub due to its vast seacoast, the second largest after Gujarat.
With vannamei (white-leg shrimp), a exotic species developed by aqua farmers becoming highly popular in the export market due to its low price and culinary taste, MPEDA, which is mandated by the Government of India to promote exports, is focusing on increasing aquafarms in AP, which has a lion’s share of India’s vannamei cultivation.
Mpeda opens aqua farmers call centre in Vijayawada
December 16, 2020
In a first of its kind initiative, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (Mpeda) has launched a multilingual call centre for aqua farmers at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, which will address their technical issues and impart knowledge about efficient farming methods by domain experts round the clock.
Mpeda Chairman KS Srinivas said it would help the aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh to seek advice by experienced experts for addressing their concerns and following Best Management Practices (BMPs) to boost production and ensure quality of the produce.
“I request the aqua farmers to make use of the toll-free number 1800-425-4648 with IVRS facility established at Vijayawada to clear their technical doubts from the experts. It will also help them in seeking information about the various support schemes extended by the field offices of Mpeda,” he added.