Senior IAS Officer P. Jawahar Takes Charge as MPEDA Chairman, Eyes Sustainable Growth in Seafood Exports
मुख्य बातें
- •Senior IAS officer P. Jawahar appointed Chairman of MPEDA on May 25, 2026
- •MPEDA is the apex body under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry for marine product exports
- •P. Jawahar previously served as Chief Electoral Officer and Secretary in Puducherry, handling Industries, Commerce, and Education portfolios
- •His background includes agriculture, environmental sciences, and urban planning
- •MPEDA expects his leadership to focus on sustainable fisheries, infrastructure modernization, value addition, and global market expansion
- •India’s seafood exports reached a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$8.28 billion) in 2025–26, with export volume at 19.32 lakh metric tonnes
Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer P. Jawahar assumed office as Chairman of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) on Monday, May 25, 2026. The appointment places him at the helm of India’s apex statutory body dedicated to the promotion, development, regulation, and export of marine products and seafood. MPEDA operates under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, playing a pivotal role in enhancing India’s presence in global seafood markets.
