e-Santa portal

Why in news?

• e-Santa portal was inaugurated by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goel.

About the portal:

• The term e-SANTA means Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA Farmers’ Trade in Aquaculture.
• The platform will help aqua farmers get better price and exporters to directly purchase quality products from the former enhancing traceability, a key factor in international trade.
• The National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA) is an extension arm of the Kochi-based Marine Products Export Development Authority, under the Ministry of Commerce.
• The new platform is expected to reduce risks for farmers, create awareness about products and markets, increase farmer income, and shield them from wrong practices.

Prelims Question

E-Santa portal, recently in news is related to the field of:
(a)Wildlife conservation
(b)Aqua Culture
(c)Handicraft exports
(d)Government Procurement

Answer to the Prelims Question