Naidu directs officials to develop economic model for seaweed cultivation along Andhra Pradesh coast

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N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to create an economic model to support and promote seaweed cultivation along the Andhra Pradesh coast. This initiative is aimed at enhancing livelihoods for marginalized communities and explores opportunities in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.

Naidu wants seaweed promoted as a livelihood for Self-Help Group women and fishermen along the State’s coast; asks officials to work with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham on a detailed report and to tap pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets