Summary:
We hope Surat international air cargo will go a very long way in establishing South Gujarat as a major agro product export market.” However, the biggest boon will be on domestic front as we get more than 400 crore shrimp babies from Pondicherry via Vizag and Chennai. On the other hand, shrimp farming in South Gujarat has gained prominence over the last decade with export potential of more than Rs 900 crore. Majority of the shrimp export is done from Mumbai and South India ports.Aquaculture expert Dr Manoj Sharma told TOI, “For fresh shrimp supply to Gulf countries, an international air cargo in Surat will be a blessing. All types of vegetables and fruits, including their variants, could form a rich export market for gulf countries, the US and UK, earning more than Rs 1,000 crore in the next five years..