India rejects report on abusive conditions at shrimp hatcheries.

Context: India dismisses allegations of human rights and environmental abuses at shrimp farms.

Concerns C. Mechans is Gist:

• India is the largest shrimp exporter to the US, with $2.4 billion worth of shipments in 2022-23.
• Entire shrimp export value chain is certified by Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
• Ministry aims to scale up seafood exports to ₹1 lakh crore by 2025-26.

Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) :

• It was established in 1972 under the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972.
• MPEDA operates under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• Headquarters: Kochi, Kerala.
• The mandate of MPEDA includes increasing seafood exports, setting standards, marketing, processing, extension, and training.