DAKSHINA KANNADA DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT EXPORT HUB

NEWS

• The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Jitin Prasada informed Lok Sabha that Dakshina Kannada (DK) of Karnataka has been designated as a District Export Hub (DEH).
• This recognition highlights the district’s strong export base and aims to promote balanced and sustainable regional economic development.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key Focus Areas Under DEH

• Identification of district-specific export potential, with seafood and cashew added as major export products.
• Strengthening local industries, scaling value-addition, and improving market access for regional enterprises.
• Enhancing participation in global trade through targeted interventions.

District Export Action Plan (DEAP)

The DEAP outlines several critical requirements to boost DK’s export ecosystem:

• Improved logistics and connectivity, especially first-mile linkages to the New Mangalore Port.
• Augmentation of warehousing and consolidation facilities.
• Expansion of support infrastructure for seafood and cashew processing units.

Institutional Mechanisms Created

• Establishment of a District Export Promotion Committee (DEPC) for coordinated action between:
  • District administration
  • Exporters and logistics agencies
  • Port authorities and customs
  • Central and state government departments
• The DEPC ensures timely resolution of bottlenecks and alignment with infrastructure projects.

 Broader Significance of the DEH Initiative

• Acts as a consultative framework to synchronise district needs with national export infrastructure plans.
• Supports local value-chain development, especially around New Mangalore Port.
• Aims to make DK a competitive export cluster.