Dr. Ram Mohan M.K. has been appointed as the new Director of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), the central government agency under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry that promotes India's marine product exports. With over 20 years of experience within the organization, he brings a wealth of expertise in marine trade, infrastructure, and international operations.

Key Points:

• Dr. Ram Mohan has been associated with MPEDA since 2003, holding key roles in marketing, quality assurance, and infrastructure development.
• He previously served as Resident Director at MPEDA’s office in Tokyo, strengthening India’s seafood trade relations with Japan.
• Academically, he holds a postgraduate degree in mariculture from CMFRI (CUSAT) and a Ph.D. from ICAR–CIFE, Mumbai.
• He is a board member of MIDCON, Seafood Park India Ltd., and Lakshadweep Development Corporation Ltd., contributing to strategic developments in India’s marine sector.
• His appointment is expected to enhance MPEDA’s focus on quality standards, global partnerships, and infrastructure to boost India's marine export performance.