The overall exports of fish and fish products are on the rise and steps are being taken to further boost overseas shipments through diversification of products. This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh after releasing a handbook of fisheries statistics in New Delhi on Wednesday.Mr Singh said that In 2013-14, India exported 9.8 lakh tonnes of fish and fish products valuing more than 30 thousand crore rupees as against 6.78 lakh tonnes valuing more than 10 thousand crore in 2009-10. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the rise in exports was due to introduction of exotic shrimp variety 'L Vannamei' along with guidelines framed for coastal aquaculture.