ENA State 2025-07-04 14:43:35 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Chennai, Jul 4 (KNN) </strong>The Tamil Nadu government has announced an ambitious plan to establish the state as a global seafood export hub.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The state targets USD 5 billion in exports through expanded value-added processing and infrastructure development. Tamil Nadu has India's second longest coastline at 1,076 kilometres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Industries Minister T R B Rajaa revealed the roadmap during the Tamil Nadu Seafood - Business Connect event in Chennai. State officials met with international importers and domestic seafood processors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The meeting aimed to explore partnerships and boost export opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative represents a strategic shift from raw seafood exports to processed, high-quality products.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under Chief Minister Stalin's leadership, the state plans comprehensive infrastructure development. This includes modern processing facilities, cold chain logistics systems, and export-grade packaging units across coastal districts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government has committed to providing strategic investments and infrastructure support. Officials stated that a detailed implementation roadmap will be developed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The roadmap will guide the sector's transformation to achieve the USD 5 billion export target.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42690 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/tamil-nadu-sets-usd-5-bn-seafood-export-target-with-global-hub-vision 2025-07-04 14:43:35 knnindia.co.in