Gujarat to catch US shrimp orders with new nets
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government plans to install turtle excluder devices (TEDs) in fishing nets, a move expected to address US concerns over wild-caught shrimp imports. State fisheries minister Jitu Vaghani revealed that 8,925 fishermen will receive TEDs free of charge, as part of a ₹20.96 crore project. This initiative aims to protect marine biodiversity, boost seafood exports to the US and global markets, and ease international certification requirements for exports.
The US banned Indian shrimp imports due to concerns about commercial fishing equipment injuring and killing sea turtles. With the highest number of TED units approved under a central program, Gujarat has developed a specialized TED model in line with US standards. The device, which allows shrimp to pass through while enabling sea turtles to escape safely, could significantly reduce sea turtle deaths during fishing operations.
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