Researchers, industry urged to focus on seaweed sector
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Why in news
Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian urged researchers and the business community to focus on the seaweed sector to maximize opportunities in India's blue economy.
Background
India's seaweed production increased from 18,000 tonnes in 2015 to 75,000 tonnes in 2024. Global seaweed production has reached 35 million tonnes.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's seaweed production in 2024: 75,000 tonnes
- FactIndia's seaweed production in 2015: 18,000 tonnes
- FactGlobal seaweed production: 35 million tonnes
- PostGeorge Kurian: Minister of State for Fisheries
For Mains
Q. Discuss the potential of the seaweed sector in bolstering India's blue economy and the role of industrial participation in value addition.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Value-addition bottleneck: Limited domestic infrastructure for processing seaweed into high-value industrial and pharmaceutical products
- Research-Industry gap: Need for collaborative R&D to improve farming techniques and yield in diverse coastal ecosystems
Keywords: Blue Economy · Value Addition · Marine Biotechnology · Sustainable Aquaculture · Industrial Participation
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