Training Program for Aquaculture Technicians Announced by MPEDA

Bhimavaram, November 2024 – The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has announced a specialized training program for aquaculture technicians, scheduled to take place from 26 to 29 November 2024 in Bhimavaram. This initiative aims to address the critical need for high standards in aquaculture exports, ensuring Indian aquaculture products meet global expectations and reduce trade barriers caused by unauthorized inputs in export consignments.

Key Objectives of the Training Program:

1. Educate farmers and technicians on the importance of using only permitted inputs in aquaculture for meeting export standards.
2. Update the technical skills of aquaculture technicians to enhance quality production.
3. Create a database of trained technicians to assist in maintaining food safety and disease prevention.

Topics to Be Covered: The training will cover the seafood export scenario, new technologies, regulations, health management, food safety, traceability, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and market access issues. Experts will also address global competitiveness, standard operating procedures, and field visits are planned to give participants hands-on experience.

Eligibility and Requirements: Applicants must be employed in shrimp hatcheries, farm/feed companies, or related fields with at least one year of experience and must be over 20 years of age. A minimum qualification of a diploma is required.

Registration Details:

• Fee: Rs. 5900 (inclusive of GST).
• Payment Account Details: Marine Products Export Development Authority, SBI A/c No: 10286291215, IFS Code: SBIN0005366, Bhimavaram ADB, Juvvalapalem Road.
• Contact: S. Durga Rao, MPEDA, Bhimavaram, at 9705794917 for further information.

This training offers a unique opportunity for technicians to enhance their skills and contribute to the growth of India’s aquaculture export sector.