An interactive session on Sea Food Exports from Odisha was organized by World Trade Centre Bhubaneswar in association with Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing, Government of Odisha and Sea Food Exporters Association of India Odisha Region.

Dr. Kamalesh Mishra, President, Sea Food Exporters Association of India Odisha Region and Director, Abba Kaba Overseas Pvt. Ltd. in his presentation highlighted the potentials and specialty of the Sea Food products of Odisha. In his address he set the pretext of the existing scenario of the State in sea food trade with respect to international markets. 

Chief Guest Mr. Prafulla Samal, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, MSME, Government of Odisha in his speech stated about the contribution of Sea Food sector to state’s economy. “Odisha has been awarded as the Champion State for Exports which showcases that the government is committed as ever to promote and develop the sector into a vibrant one that effectively meets the twin goals of broad-basing entrepreneurship and creating an eco-system for development of the Exports from the State” he said.

Mr. Abdul Nafi Sarwari, Commercial Attache, Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Mumbai, in his presentation deliberated on the enormous scope for export of sea food products to Afghanistan. He also explained about the policies of the Afghan Government inviting investments to the country and illustrated upon the scope and opportunities for export and imports in Afghanistan across sectors. 

Mr. Soham Banerjee, Senior Trade Promotion Specialist, TAITRA [Taipei World Trade Centre], in his deliberation highlighted about the Taiwan International Fisheries & Seafood Show organized by TAITRA. He explained the procedure to participate in the show and also shared his insights on strategies for exploring trade opportunities with Taiwan. 

Mr.S.Ravi Kumar, Director, INDO RUS, in his address spoke about the modalities of doing trade with Russia. He explained how INDO RUS as a trade facilitation agency with expertise in Russian trade could do the hand holding support for establishing a trade connection in Russia. While explaining about the Russian market scenario he also briefed the exporters about the existing norms and legal barriers one has to mark before penetrating into the Russian markets.

Mr. Aditya Dash, Managing Director, Ram’s Assorted Cold Storage Ltd, in his address gave an analytical insight of the US markets for Sea Food. He advocated on the significance of effective market diversification and set the context of the session requesting the exporters to explore the Russian, Afghan and Taiwan markets. 

Mr. S.K. Jena, Director, Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing, Government of Odisha proposed the vote of thanks. 

In Photo: Mr. Abdul Nafi Sarwari, Commercial Attache, Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan address the exporters also seen on the dais Dr. Kamalesh Mishra, President, Sea Food Exporters Association of India Odisha Region & Mr. Prafulla Samal, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, MSME, Government of Odisha