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P. Jawahar Takes Over as MPEDA Chairman

28 May 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALP. Jawahar TakesOver as MPEDAChairman28 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Marine Products Export Development Authority has a new head, who takes over after a record year for India’s seafood shipments.

Key facts

  • New Chairman of MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority): P. Jawahar.
  • Service: 2007-batch IAS officer.
  • Predecessor: D.V. Swamy; tenure: five years.
  • Seafood exports in FY26: record ₹72,325.82 crore, achieved under MPEDA’s export promotion efforts.

Exam angle

  • Appointment: MPEDA Chairman, P. Jawahar.
  • Record figure to remember: ₹72,325.82 crore.
  • Related terms: export promotion, seafood exports.

Test yourself

1. Who assumed charge as Chairman of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) in May 2026?

P. Jawahar, a 2007-batch IAS officer, took charge as MPEDA Chairman.

2. Whom did P. Jawahar succeed as MPEDA Chairman?

He succeeded D.V. Swamy.

3. What record value did India's seafood exports reach in FY26 under MPEDA's promotion efforts?

Seafood exports touched a record ₹72,325.82 crore in FY26.

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