Correct Answer - Option 4 : Inspection of marine products, its raw material, fixing standards and specifications.
The function of MPEDA includes Inspection of marine products, their raw material, fixing standards, and specifications.
Other functions of MPEDA:
1. Registration of infrastructural facilities for seafood export trade.
2. Collection and dissemination of trade information.
3. Promotion of Indian marine products in overseas markets.
4. Implementation of schemes vital to the industry by extending assistance for infrastructure development for better preservation and modernized processing following the quality regime.
5. Conduct research and development for the aquaculture of aquatic species having export potential through Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA).
6. Conduct extension and awareness activities, training, etc through Network for Fish Quality Management and Sustainable Fishing (NET FISH) & National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA).
7. To prescribe for itself any matters required for protecting and augmenting the seafood exports from the country in the future.
Marine Products Exports Development Authority:
- MPEDA is a nodal coordinating, state-owned agency engaged in fishery production and allied activities.
- It was established in 1972 under the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act (MPEDA), 1972.
- It is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.
