Consider the following statements 1 Fisheries are a state subject and state governments are responsi...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Fisheries are a state subject and state governments are responsible for the development andsustainability of the fisheries sector.

2. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) works under the control of thestate governments which have a coast.

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
• The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a Government of India company headquartered at Kochi, functioning under the Department of Commerce.
• It was constituted on 20 April 1972, under the Marine Products Export Development AuthorityAct 1972.
• The role envisaged for the MPEDA covers fisheries of all kinds, increasing exports, specifyingstandards, processing, marketing, extension and training in various aspects of the industry.
• It acts as a coordinating agency with different Central and State Government establishmentsengaged in fishery production and allied activities.
Fisheries are a state subject and stategovernments are responsible for thedevelopment and sustainability of thefisheries sector.
MPEDA is a Government of India companyheadquartered at Kochi, functioning underthe Department of Commerce.
It acts as a coordinating agency withdifferent Central and State Governmentestablishments engaged in fisheryproduction and allied activities.