Lok Sabha Question No. 4995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Encouraging Fisheries in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Ganesan Selvam

## 4995.    SHRI SELVAM G:

Will the  Minister  of  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the various steps taken by the Government to encourage fisheries in the coastal regions of the country including Tamil Nadu;
- (b) whether there is any scheme with the Government that supports setting up of cold storage and fish processing units in the State of Tamil Nadu, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of cold storage of fisheries that have been constructed so far;
- (d) whether any incentives are given by the Government to fishermen for purchase of boats, engines, etc., if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the total fish production in Tamil Nadu along with the steps taken by the Government  to  ensure  that  sustainable  fishing  practices  are  followed  by  fishermen throughout the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) to (c): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has  been  implementing  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  (CSS)  on  Blue  Revolution:  Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries at a total central outlay of Rs.3000 crore in all the States/Union Territories including Tamil Nadu for development of marine and inland fisheries.

Besides, in order to address the infrastructure requirements for fisheries sector in the country, the

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4995 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 rd  JULY, 2019

## Encouraging Fisheries in Tamil Nadu

Department  during  2018-19  also  created  a  dedicated  fund  namely  Fisheries  and  Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with a total funds size of Rs 7522.48 crore. The CSS inter-alia provides support to the State Governments/UTs for development of Inland Fisheries, marine fisheries, welfare of fisherman and creation of infrastructure including cold storage and fish processing units in the country including Tamil Nadu. The Government of Tamil Nadu has reported  that  85  numbers  private  cold  storage  units  and  80  numbers  fish  processing  units  are established in Tamil Nadu.

(d):  The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the CSS inter-alia provide financial assistance for purchase of boats, engines, motorization of traditional  craft,  assistance  for  deep  sea  fishing  etc.  Central  assistance  of  Rs.347.63  crore  has been  released  to  coastal  States/UTs  for  purchase  of  boats,  motorization  of  traditional  craft, assistance for deep sea fishing during past three years (2015-16 to 2018-19).

(e): Total fish production in Tamil Nadu during 2017-18 reported at 6.82 lakh metic tonnes. The Government of  India  has  notified  a  National  Policy  on  Marine  Fisheries,  2017.  The  National Policy on Marine Fisheries, 2017 aims to keep sustainability of the resources at the core of all actions.  The  States/Union  Territories  Governments  are  implementing  their  respective  'Marine Fishing Regulation Act(s) (MFRAs) to ensure sustainable fishing practices.  Workshops, meeting and  awareness  programs  are  organized  from  time  to  time  by  the  Central  and  State/UT Governments, Coast  Guards,  Fisheries  Research  Institutions,  Inter-Governmental  Organization (IGO), Fisheries Universities and Colleges, other agencies  as well as  Fishermen Associations/ Federations  etc.  to  sensitize  the  stakeholders  including  fishermen  to  spread  awareness  and  to follow sustainable practices in the fisheries to ensure quality.

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