Visakhapatnam is a coastal, port city, often called “The Jewel of the East Coast”, situated in the of Andhra Pradesh, located on the eastern shore of India, nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and facing the Bay of Bengal to the east. It is primarily an industrial city, apart from being a port city. It is also home to the Eastern Naval Command. It isa primarily maritime district and a large population of fishers from the adjacent district seek their livelihood depending upon the SEA FOOD.  

The fisheries sector aims at exploitation of all the possible water resources under capture and culture fisheries for increasing fish production and productivity through sustainable development. The sector is contributing considerably for, food security, nutrition and health, lively hood security to rural population besides export earnings   and welfare of fishers. Recognizing the importance of fisheries sector, it has been identified as growth engine for economic development based on an evaluation of potentials of sectors to build on accumulated strength, to make significant impact on Gross State Domestic Product, and to exploit opportunities created by global trends

Identifies as a Sea food cluster

Visakhapatnam is blessed with the 67 KM of coastline with huge potential of marine resources with one major fishing harbor and 15 fish landing centerswith 676mechanized boats and 1306 motor boats and 441 non motor boats. Apartfrom these 14 processing plants,17 ice plants,25 cold storages, 15 shrimp hatcheries, 21 mini fish retail units,one lounge, 3 daily units are running with the brand name of FISH ANDHRA processes the Fish and fishery products with SOPs and export them internationally, nationally and market domestically.Its natural harbour facilitates the efficient handling and export of seafood products.The major fish items landed at the harbour are shrimps, cuttlefish, carangids, ribbon fish, seer fish, Tuna and major fish landings are exported to markets in Kerala, Orissa, Chennai, Karnataka and northern states of India

Fish production of 51.06LMTwas achieved during 2023-24 in Andhra Pradesh. The huge growth in production and promotion of L.vannamei and black tiger shrimp in Andhra Pradesh State, helped a lot in seafood exports. A rise in export of farmed and captured shrimp has made Visakhapatnam the top seafood exporting port in the country. Exports from Visakhapatnam are to the US region followed by China, SE Asia and then the other European / Mediterranean countries.

The major products like frozen seafood, chilled Fishery products, processing and packing of chilled Pasteurized Crab meat, cooked and breaded fish & fishery products continued to be the major item of export. Among the shrimps, Vannamei shrimp is the topmost variety which is getting exported both in quantity and value from Vizag. A large number of Exporters of marine products are located especially in and around the Visakhapatnam port and exporters from neighbouring Odisha also favoured the Vizag port.

The fisheries sector has also been one of the major contributors of foreign exchange earnings. During 2021-22, export of marine products reached 1369264 tonnes valued at Rs.57586.48crores (over US$7759.58million). Visakhapatnam port recorded the maximum exports among the ports with 247755 tonnes, contributing 27.39% US$ of the total exports. The value of fish exports from Visakhapatnam has seen a continuous growth.

The targets achieved during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 and percentage increase in production is as follows:

 

S.No	Indicators (MT)	Achievement During 2022-23 (MT	Achievement During 2023-24 (MT	Percentage increase in production
1	Marine Fish	86333	91240	0.056%
2	Inland Fish	11135	18797	0.688%
3	Marine Shrimp	23220	27120	0.16%
4	Fresh water prawn	4.5	24.5	4.44%
5	Brackish water shrimp	111	172	0.54%

 

For enhancing the exports of Sea fish catch from Visakhapatnam the existing natural fishing harbour is being Upgraded by 152 crores having all the facilities like Cold storage, packing unit, modern auction halls with all machinery that were approved by Export Inspection agency

The huge potential and high quality Infrastructure in case both Physical and in terms of human resources makes the District identified as SEA FOOD CLUSTER

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):

1. • Under CSS- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for beneficiary activities, the pattern of assistance the total Government subsidy for SC beneficiary is 60% (36% – GoI + 24% GoAP) on the unit cost. The remaining 40% is to be borne by SC Beneficiary. The total Government subsidy for General category is 40%. The remaining 60% is to be borne by beneficiary.

ODOP – SEAFOOD CLUSTER:

Visakhapatnam holds a population of around 51536 marine fishermen of which 10004 are active (sea going fishermen). The Department of Fisheries is promoting the domestic consumption of fish and fishery products by establishing mini fish retail outlets by the interested beneficiaries under Fish Andhra brand. Cold chain management was given importance in this scheme. The department also focus on the processing and value addition of sea food which utilizes the marine bycatch thus reducing the fish wastage.

With brand name FISH ANDHRA the fish and fishery products have been supplied to the consumers in fresh and quality meeting the standards of FSSAI and enhanced the domestic consumption. The store contains all the products belonging to fish and fishery related products fresh, frozen, pickles, breaded shrimp ready to eat products and other value added products

A processing plantSandy bayis processing the crab meat having prototypes such as JUMBO LUMP, CLAW, COLOSSAL, LUMP BLEND, SUPER LUMPmaking the district stand unique in CRAB MEAT

JUMBO LUMPCLAWCOLOSSALLUMP BLENDSUPER LUMP

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Addition to these infrastructures the main components basic for human resources development, research and development, training, the central research institutions like

• CMFRI (Central Institute of Marine Fisheries Research Institute)

• CIFT (Central Institute of Fisheries Technology)

• NIO (national Institute of oceanography)

• FSI (Fishery survey of India)

• NIFPHATT(National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training)

• CIFNET (Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training)

• MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development authority)

• EIA (Export inspection agency)

• RGCA (Rajiv Gandhi centre for aquaculture) pilot scale P.monodonBrood stock multiplication centre)

• Visakhapatnam Port Authority for exporting sea food through separate terminal – Visakha container terminal Pvt. Ltd

All these institutions and offices are having their regional centres in Visakhapatnam look after the trainings, research, survey, studies, permissions, quality standards related to Sea food production and conservation.

One District One Product- Sea Food cluster

Fish:

wide range of fish varieties such as tunas, mackerals, sardines, cods are rich inomega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin B12.

Shellfish:

It includes the crustaceans like shrimp, lobster, crabs, molluscs like oysters, mussels, clams and others like squids, cuttlefishes and octopus.Low in calories and high in protein. Shrimp contains antioxidants like astaxanthin, which can reduce inflammation and promote brain and heart health.

SEAWEED:

Seaweed, also known as marine algae, is a diverse group of plant-like organisms found in marine environments. It plays a crucial role in ocean ecosystems and has various applications for humans. High in vitamins A, C, E, and various B vitamins.Rich in iodine, calcium, magnesium, and iron.Contains dietary fiber which aids in digestion.

Promotion of activities done through social media:

• The products and activities are being promoted in both social media and print media in English and also in Vernacular language (Telugu). The city Visakhapatnam is the base for eastern naval command, Port and well famous tourist spot, the promotion of the products English is preferred to attract Non Telugu People.

• The following social media and print media are being used

1. Fish Andhra social media links.

2. Facebook: https://t.ly/l6FVP

3. Instagram: https://t.ly/tO9Fo

4. Twitter: https://t.ly/WB9l2

5. LinkedIn: https://t.ly/ius8e

6. YouTube: https://t.ly/HyBa

Fish Andhra social media links.

Facebook: https://t.ly/l6FVP

Promotion of activities done through local newspaper/magazine:

• Promotion of activities, success stories of the beneficiary or entrepreneur, openings of the outlet, publicity for new outcomes, new technologies, government role etc has been done through local paper and magazines to build up more awareness on the products

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NPC holds workshop on fish marketing in Visakhapatnam

February 27, 2024 08:45 pm | Updated 08:48 pm IST – Visakhapatnam

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National Productivity Council (NPC), New Delhi, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, organised a national-level workshop on ‘Best practices in Fish Marketing System of Andhra Pradesh’ at the Dr YVS Murty Auditorium of Andhra University, here on Tuesday. The workshop was sponsored by the State and Central Department of Fisheries.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/npc-holds-workshop-on-fish-marketing-in-visakhapatnam/article67892428.ece

News clipping regarding the inauguration of FISH ANDHRA LOUNGE UNIT at Thimmapuram, Bheemili by Hon’ble MLA, Bheemili constituency.

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Exhibitions conducted/participated in by the district for ODOP promotion

• For promoting ODOP products nationally and international, to overcome the challenges in exporting the products and for enhancing the healthy production of Shrimp, Fish (Raw material) seminars, workshops, exhibitions, micro events are being conducted frequently.

• Total number of exhibitions conducted/ participated forODOP locally, national,international so far in this year are:16

S.no	Theme of the exhibition	Date of exhibition	Place	Participants	Name and phone numbers
	Micro events conducted for promoting sea food products in the name of Fish Andhra	26th March 2024	AU zoology department Visakhapatnam	2	1.Arjilla Das 7013568744 2. G.Anil8179546386
	Micro events conducted for promoting sea food products in the name of Fish Andhra	22th March 2024	At Kakinada	1	M.sudhakar 900781791
	Micro events conducted for promoting sea food products in the name of Fish Andhra	18th March 2024	In Bheemillibeach Visakhapatnam	2	Abimanaron8179165305 Lakshman 8688899678
	Micro events conducted for promoting sea food products in the name of Fish Andhra	13th March 2024	Anakapalle	2	Y.Jayasree8121316100 B.yellamaji9849341832
	Micro events conducted for promoting sea food products in the name of Fish Andhra	23rd Feb 2024	In Parvathipuram	2	Dhuda Dhana Lakshmi8522095972 SuradaYellama 7673947588
	Micro events conducted for promoting sea food products in the name of Fish Andhra	20 Feb 2024	In Palnadu	2	KokkiligaddaVenkateswaramma 9494666228 PedadaSirisha 7889449389
	Aqua India to promote exports and domestication of sea food	15 to 17 Feb 2024	Chennai	4	1. B.Masthan Rao MP BMR group 1.Dr. P.V.Nagaswara Rao (hatchery owner)9866488199 2.Y.Ravi Kumar (hatchery owner) 9848195821 3. BMR group Ravi Sekhar
	Sea food festival Promotion of domestic consumption: exhibited varieties of seafood products (sea weed dry fish , value added products like pickles cutlets, Live fish)	3rd -5th November 2023	At Kurnool Andhra Pradesh	5	1.NeelapuPydirarju 990825705 2.Munaparthi Ramesh 9603695193 3.boduYelmaji 9849341832 Karakana Devi 9705797216 5.Shiva shankar 9701430939
	Sea weed products by entrepreneur Sri Santhosh	12th November 2023	O/o of FDO ,Bhemilli Visakhapatnam	1	Santhosh
	Sea food festival Promotion of domestic consumption: exhibited varieties of seafood products (sea weed dry fish , value added products like pickles cutlets, Live fish)	8th -10thSeptember 2023	At Rajamundry Andhra Pradesh	5	.1.NeelapuPydirarju 990825705 2.Munaparthi Ramesh9603695193 3.boduYelmaji 98493418323. 4.KarakanaDevi 9705797216 5.Arjilla Das 7013568744
	Hatch India to improve shrimp breeding technology	28 to 30thSeptember 2023	Radisson Blu Resort Visakhapatnam	3	1.Dr. P.V.Nagaswara Rao (hatchery owner)9866488199 2.Y.Ravi Kumar (hatchery owner) 9848195821 3. BMR group Ravi Sekhar
	Promotion of domestic consumption: exhibited varieties of Sea food products (sea weed dry fish , value added products like pickles cutlets, Live fish)	15th August 2023	Parade grounds Visakhapatnam	2	PedadaSirisha 7889449389 B.yellamaji9849341832
	Sea food festival Promotion of domestic consumption: exhibited varieties of seafood products (sea weed dry fish , value added products like pickles cutlets, Live fish)	11th ,12th, 13th August 2023	At Nellore Andhra Pradesh	4	Dhuda Dhana Lakshmi8522095972 SuradaYellama 76739475885. Arjilla Das 7013568744 .NeelapuPydirarju 990825705 Lakshman 8688899678
	Exhibition of Fishery By products	12th July 2023	ICAR CIFT Visakhapatnam	2	1.Shiva shankar 9701430939 2.Arjilla Das 7013568744
	Sea food festival Promotion of domestic consumption: exhibited varieties of seafood products (sea weed dry fish , value added products like pickles cutlets, Live fish)	28th to 30 July 2023	At Vijayawada	4	KokkiligaddaVenkateswaramma 9494666228 PedadaSirisha 7889449389 Abimanaron 8179165305 Lakshman 8688899678

 

 

Micro events conducted for promoting sea food products in the name of Fish Andhra dated 26th March 2024in AU zoology Department, Visakhapatnam

 

Details of the Officer in charge for ODOP-related activities in the district

Officer in Charge for ODOP ODOP-related activities in the district:

Joint Director of Fisheries

Visakhapatnam

9440814716

jdfisheriesvizag@gmail.com

Details of ODOP Team:

ODOP Team – Department of Fisheries

1. Joint Director of Fisheries

Visakhapatnam

9440814716

2. Asst. Director of Fisheries

Visakhapatnam

9390125477

3. Fisheries Development Officer

Fishing Harbour

Visakhapatnam

9494778347

4. Fisheries Development Officer

Aqualab, Kothuru

Bheemili

9492180131

5. Fisheries Development Officer

CMU, Visakhapatnam

9491808388

6. Fisheries Development Officer

Bheemunipatnam

Visakhapatnam Dt.

9441567347

Details of Export Promotion officer:

1. 1. Sri Prasad Naik

Asst. Director

Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA)

9666279793

Helpline number/email for ODOP beneficiaries:

Yes the district website has a dedicated helpline and through this helpline department and District department related to Sea food cluster gives information regarding establishment up of new micro, macro industries like processing plants for product manufacturing, developing and for storage cold storage units, ice plants and retail outlets for marketing these products ODOP Helpline numbers/Email:

1. Joint Director of Fisheries

Visakhapatnam

Ph.no.9440814716

Email ID: jdfisheriesvizag@gmail.com

2. District Industrial officer

Visakhapatnam

Ph.no.9640909819

Email ID: dicvizag@gmail.com

Detailed information about the ODOP product

ODOP (ONE DISTRICT ONE PRODUCT)-VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT -SEAFOOD CLUSTER

Andhra Pradesh state is blessed with potential and diversified water resources with 974 kms of coastline. AP stands first in total fish production in the country with 30% share. As of recent estimates, the fisheries sector contributes around 9.15 % to the state’s GSDP, reflecting its importance in the state’s economic structure.The fisheries sector in India contributes around 1% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and over 5% to the agricultural GDP. The state contributes 35% of (Rs 20,020.00 crores) seafood exports of the country. Andhra Pradesh Government has identified the fisheries sector as one of the major growth engine.

Visakhapatnam district is one of the leading districts in the state of Andhra Pradesh in seafood export. It is one of the 12 coastal districts in the state, with the administrative headquarters located at Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam District is blessed with 67 km coastline, with 14 processing plants,17 ice plants,25 cold storages, 15 shrimp hatcheries and with natural Harbour and largest port, 15 fish landing centres, one Dry fish Yard at Thimmapuram (Bheemilimandal)

All these institutions and offices are having their regional centres in Visakhapatnam look after the trainings, research, survey, studies, permissions, quality standards related to Sea food production and conservation.

And last but not least Andhra university the Pioneer university which made number of researchers, entrepreneurs academicians, who contributed their services and made Visakhapatnam as a major sea Food cluster by introducing Fishery related courses in Graduation, Post Graduation , and doctorate etc. The Departments Zoology, Marine living resources and Oceanography contributed significantly in this.

Fish production of 51.06LMTwas achieved during 2022-23 in Andhra Pradesh. The huge growth in production and promotion of L.vannamei and black tiger shrimp in Andhra Pradesh State, helped a lot in seafood exports. A rise in export of farmed and captured shrimp has made Visakhapatnam the top seafood exporting port in the country. Exports from Visakhapatnam are to the US region followed by China, SE Asia and then the other European / Mediterranean countries.

The major products like frozen seafood, chilled Fishery products, processing and packing of chilled Pasteurized Crab meat, cooked and breaded fish & fishery products continued to be the major item of export. Among the shrimps, Vannamei shrimp is the topmost variety which is getting exported both in quantity and value from Vizag. A large number of Exporters of marine products are located especially in and around the Visakhapatnam port and exporters from neighbouring Odisha also favoured the Vizag port.

The fisheries sector has also been one of the major contributors of foreign exchange earnings. During 2021-22, export of marine products reached 1369264 tonnes valued at Rs.57586.48crores (over US$7759.58million). Visakhapatnam port recorded the maximum exports among the ports with 247755 tonnes, contributing 27.39% US$ of the total exports. The value of fish exports from Visakhapatnam has seen a continuous growth.

The targets achieved during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 and percentage increase in production is as follows:

S.No	Indicators (MT)	Achievement During 2021-22 (MT	Achievement During 2022-23 (MT	Percentage increase in production
1	Marine Fish	74301	86333	16.19%
2	Inland Fish	6460	11135	72.39%
3	Marine Shrimp	19750	23220	17.56%
4	Fresh water prawn	3.3	4.5	40%
5	Brackish water shrimp	85	111	30.59%

National and International market and export value:

Andhra Pradesh Exports – Port wise
	PORT		2022-23	Share Percentage
1	Visakhapatnam Sea port	Q	264213.79	15.23
		V	16876.93	26.38
		$	2133.35	26.36
2	Visakhapatnam Air Cargo	Q	179.52	0.01
		V	9.16	0.01
		$	1.18	0.01
3	Andhra Pradesh total	Q	28.3224.90	16.32
		V	18073.49	28.25
		$	2284.46	28.22
4	All India Ports Total	Q	1735286.21	100
		V	63969.14	100
		$	8094.31	100
Q:Quantity in tons, V: Value in Crore & $: USD in million

For enhancing the exports of Sea fish catch from Visakhapatnam the existing natural fishing harbour is being Upgraded by 152 crores having all the facilities like Cold storage, Packing unit, modern auction halls with all machinery that were approved by Export Inspection agency.

At present 2547 fishing vessels are operating at Visakhapatnam Fishing harbour and providing employment to about 12,000 families directly and indirectly. The average annual landings are about 70,000 to 80,000 MTs and significantly contributing to the sea food exports. The major fish items landed at the harbour are shrimps, cuttlefish, carangids, ribbon fish, seer fish, tuna and major fish landings are exported to markets in Kerala, Orissa, Chennai, Karnataka and northern states of Indi

Visakhapatnam Fishing harbor

For domestication of sea food, Department of Fisheries launched a pioneer project in the name of “Fish Andhra “. At present establishment of 26 Mini fishing outlets, 05 retail outlets and one aqua hub are in progress additional to 23 fish markets including modern hygienic fish market in the premises of Fishing harbour

Success stories of ODOP Beneficiaries:

Scheme name:	Fish Andhra Mini Fish Vending Unit under Pradhana Manthri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Unit cost:	Rs. 2.5 lakh	Category:	General
Subsidy:	Rs. 70,000/-
Beneficiary name	Smt. Boddu Yelmaji
Contact number:	9849341832
Unit Location:	MVP Rythubazaar, sector 11, Mvp colony, Visakhapatnam
Smt. Boddu Yelmaji is a fish vendor from Bheemili who got benefitted from the scheme Fish Andhra Mini Fish Vending Unit under Pradhana Manthri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). She was given Rs. 70,000/- (in words Rupees seventy thousand only) subsidy on all the equipment and shop structure. At present she successfully running a fish store near MVP Rythubazaar in the name of Fish Andhra Mini and vending fresh, chilled, iced, dried products of fish and shrimp. The fish Andhra mini is a government brand which emphasizes the hygienic and fresh aqua products. At present she is earning around Rs.35000-Rs.60000 /-per month.

 

Success story of ODOP beneficiary of Viskhapatnam district- Smt.BodduYelmaji – Mini fish retail unit beneficiary

Scheme name:	Live Fish Vending centre (mobile-4 wheeler) under Pradhana Manthri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Unit cost:	Rs. 12.00 lakh	Category:	SC
Subsidy:	Rs. 8.00 lakh
Beneficiary name	Sri Venigala Lakshmana Rao
Contact number:	8074131071
Address:	Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam
Sri Venigala Lakshmana Rao is a resident of Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam working as a driver got benefitted under Pradhana Manthri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and availed 4 wheeler for the scheme Live Fish Vending Unit (mobile). Under this scheme he got a Tata vehicle worth Rs.12,00,000/- with 60% subsidy and now he is transporting the fish and fishery products from the fishing harbor to different markets and retailers and also transporting the fish seed and live fish and earning around Rs.60000/-.
Interaction of ODOP team with Sri Venigala Lakshmana Rao on 13.10.2023

Success story of ODOP beneficiary of Viskhapatnam district- Sri Venigala Lakshmana Rao – Live fish transport vehicle beneficiary

Scheme name:	Two wheeler with icebox under Pradhana Manthri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Unit cost:	Rs. 75000	Category:	General
Subsidy:	Rs. 30000
Beneficiary name	Sri PandrangiRamaKrishna
Contact number:	8125954152
Address:	Pandrangi, Padmanabham mandal, Visakhapatnam District
Sri PandrangiRamaKrishna is a traditional inland fisherman from Pandrangi Village, Padmanabham mandal, Visakhapatnam District. He does fishing activity in MI tanks and gram panchayat tanks in the village and a member of Inland Fishermen Cooperative Society, Pandrangi, Padmanabham Mandal. He availed a TVS moped and a 50 litre icebox for the schemeTwo wheeler with icebox under Pradhana Manthri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for Rs. 45000/- with 40% subsidy. At present with the help of this scheme he is in fish vending activity and earns around Rs. 15,000-20,000/- per month.

Success story of ODOP beneficiary of Viskhapatnam district – Sri PandrangiRamaKrishna – Two wheeler with icebox beneficiary

Grievance redressal form in Visakhapatnam district

ODOPgrievance redressal form:

All grievances are taken by the Respected District Collector and Magistrate on every Monday during SPANDANA and communicate to the respective departments.

And a separate grievance redressal form regarding ODOP queries is available in the district website.

For any grievance related to ODOP please contact:

1. Joint Director of Fisheries

Visakhapatnam

9440814716

2. Asst. Director of Fisheries

Visakhapatnam

9390125477

3. Fisheries Development Officer

Fishing Harbour

Visakhapatnam

9494778347

4. Fisheries Development Officer

Aqualab, Kothuru

Bheemili

9492180131

5. Fisheries Development Officer

CMU, Visakhapatnam

9491808388

6. Fisheries Development Officer

Bheemunipatnam

Visakhapatnam Dt.

9441567347

Details of exporters from Visakhapatnam district:

DETAILS OF PROCESSING PLANTS
SL.NO	NAME OF THE PROCESSING PLANT	ADDRESS	CONTACT NUMBER
1	Coastal Corporation,	Marikavalasa, Paradesipalem, Visakhapatnam District, E-Mail I.D. Coastal6666@Gmail.Com.	081-2567118
2	M/S. Everblue Sea Foods Pvt. Ltd.,	5-272, Vellanki, Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail I.D. Everblueseafoods@Gmail.Com	918933222154
3	Devi Fisheries Ltd.,	Purushothapuram, Pendurthi, Visakhapatnam Dist., E-Mail I.D. Dfvizag@Gmail.Com	0891-2564204
4	Nekkanti Sea Foods Ltd.,	Marikavalasa, Paradesipalem, Visakhapatnam,, E-Mail I.D. Nekkantifoods@Eth.Net.	0891-2701039, 2566667
5	Liberty Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd.,	Block A Industrial Dev. Area, Near Bhpv., Autonagar, Visakhapatnam – 530 012, Email-Id. Libertyvizag@Gmail.Com	9010553786
6	S S F Ltd., Pendurthi,	Visakhapatnam – 531 173, E-Mail. I.D. Ssflimited@Yahoo.Com	9393121250
7	M/S. Sandy Bay Seafoods (India) Pvt. Ltd.,	5-15, Marikavalasa, K. Paradesipalem Post, N.H. 5, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail. I.D. Jagan@Sandybay.In	0891-2716572
8	M/S. Abad Overseas Private Ltd.,	S.No. 297/P, Lodagalavanipalem, Visakhapatnam, Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam – 531 163, E-Mail I.D. Abad.Vizag@Gmail.Com	8933200050
9	Psprint Exports Pvt. Ltd.,	Vellanki, Boddapalem (Po) Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam – 531 163, E-Mail.I.D. Pavan@Sprintexports.Com	0891-2501116
10	Ghan Marine Products,	Bakurapalem (V) Girijala Post, Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam Dist., E-Mail I.D. Ghanandra999@Gmail.Com	9848256840
11	Naga Hunuman Fish Packers,	D.No. 2-86, S.No. 7/3, Paradesipalem, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail I.D. Nagahanuman@Rediffimail.Com	9348436888
12	M/S. Smsea Marines Prvt. Ltd.,	S.No. 63(P), Dukkavanipalem Village, Ghambeeram Panchayat, Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam- 531 163, E-Mail.I.D. Smseacorp@Gmail.Com	0891-2715030
13	M/S. Naga Hanuman Fish Packers	S.No. 71p & 73p, Palavalasa (V), Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail.I.D. Nagahanumanfishpackers@Gmail.Com	0891-2768062
14	Igloo Frozen Foods Pvt Ltd,	Survey No 311/2,3,4p,8,9p & 12, Kanithi Village, Gvmc, Gajuwaka Zone, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh	94414 69547

Upcoming events regarding ODOP:

List of authorized suppliers for the ODOP Product with quality packaging:

DETAILS OF PROCESSING PLANTS
Sl.No	Name of the Processing Plant	Address	Contact Number
1	Coastal Corporation,	Marikavalasa, Paradesipalem, Visakhapatnam District, E-Mail I.D. Coastal6666@Gmail.Com.	081-2567118
2	M/S. Everblue Sea Foods Pvt. Ltd.,	5-272, Vellanki, Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail I.D. Everblueseafoods@Gmail.Com	918933222154
3	Devi Fisheries Ltd.,	Purushothapuram, Pendurthi, Visakhapatnam Dist., E-Mail I.D. Dfvizag@Gmail.Com	0891-2564204
4	Nekkanti Sea Foods Ltd.,	Marikavalasa, Paradesipalem, Visakhapatnam,, E-Mail I.D. Nekkantifoods@Eth.Net.	0891-2701039, 2566667
5	Liberty Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd.,	Block A Industrial Dev. Area, Near Bhpv., Autonagar, Visakhapatnam – 530 012, Email-Id. Libertyvizag@Gmail.Com	9010553786
6	Ssf Ltd., Pendurthi,	Visakhapatnam – 531 173, E-Mail. I.D. Ssflimited@Yahoo.Com	9393121250
7	M/S. Sandy Bay Seafoods (India) Pvt. Ltd.,	5-15, Marikavalasa, K. Paradesipalem Post, N.H. 5, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail. I.D. Jagan@Sandybay.In	0891-2716572
8	M/S. Abad Overseas Private Ltd.,	S.No. 297/P, Lodagalavanipalem, Visakhapatnam, Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam – 531 163, E-Mail I.D. Abad.Vizag@Gmail.Com	8933200050
9	Psprint Exports Pvt. Ltd.,	Vellanki, Boddapalem (Po) Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam – 531 163, E-Mail.I.D. Pavan@Sprintexports.Com	0891-2501116
10	Ghan Marine Products,	Bakurapalem (V) Girijala Post, Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam Dist., E-Mail I.D. Ghanandra999@Gmail.Com	9848256840
11	Naga Hunuman Fish Packers,	D.No. 2-86, S.No. 7/3, Paradesipalem, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail I.D. Nagahanuman@Rediffimail.Com	9348436888
12	M/S. Smsea Marines Prvt. Ltd.,	S.No. 63(P), Dukkavanipalem Village, Ghambeeram Panchayat, Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam- 531 163, E-Mail.I.D. Smseacorp@Gmail.Com	0891-2715030
13	M/S. Naga Hanuman Fish Packers	S.No. 71p & 73p, Palavalasa (V), Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam, E-Mail.I.D. Nagahanumanfishpackers@Gmail.Com	0891-2768062
14	Igloo Frozen Foods Pvt Ltd,	Survey No 311/2,3,4p,8,9p & 12, Kanithi Village, Gvmc, Gajuwaka Zone, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh	94414 69547

Testing labs have been identified for product testing:

S.No.	Name of the lab	Contact details
1	TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.	0891 656 7000
2	Central Institute of Fisheries Technology	0891 2567856
3	Export Inspection Authority	0891 2747141
4	State Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kakinada	9440814723

ODOP – Sea Food Cluster Associations:

S.No.	District Name	Name of the Organization (Societies/ Association/ Mandlis/ Co-operatives or groups)	Organization Type (Societies/ Association/ Mandlis/ Co-operatives or groups- Producer/ seller/ manufacturer)	No of members of organization (Societies / Association/ Mandlis/Co -operatives or groups)	Organization address and website/ e-com portal link if any	Contact Information (Name of President/ Chief/ Co-Ordinator of ODOP, mail ID and Phone Number)
1	Visakha patnam	The Sea Food Exports Association, Pandurangapuram, Visakhapatnam	Association	300	Pandurangapuram Visakhapatnam	Sri G.PavanKumar 9848197789
2	Visakha patnam	All India Shrimp Hatcheries Association, Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam.	Association	500	Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam	Sri YellankiRaviKumar 9848195821

Details of Nodal Officer – ODOP:

 

S.No.	ODOP Product	Name of the District Nodal Officer	Designation of the District Nodal Officer	Contact Information (Email ID and Phone Number including mobile number)
	Seafood Cluster	Sri M. Vijay Krishna	Joint Director of Fisheries	9440814716

 

The ODOP sellers from the district on GeM Portal

Smt. Boddu Yelmaji, a dry fish women vendor from BHEEMILI part of Visakhapatnam district.