Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

P. Jawahar, a 2007-batch IAS officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre, was appointed as the Chairman of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and assumed charge on May 26, 2026. His appointment brings significant administrative experience to the organisation, as he has previously served in key roles including Chief Electoral Officer of Puducherry and Commissioner/Secretary in charge of Industries & Commerce and Education. MPEDA, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and headquartered in Kochi, is responsible for promoting India’s marine product exports. The appointment aims to strengthen institutional leadership in the fisheries export sector.