Lok Sabha Question No. 948 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-08
Subject: Marine Hubs in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav, Goddeti Madhavi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 948 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## Marine Hubs in Andhra Pradesh

## 948. SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV: SHRIMATI GODDETI MADHAVI:

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

- (a)    the  details  of  funds  allocated  under  the  proposal  to  set  up  three  marine  hubs  in Srikakulam, Palakonda and Palasa in the State of Andhra Pradesh; and
- (b)    the details of steps taken by the Government to increase awareness among the youth to explain  Government  incentives,  branding  and  marketing  strategies  to  manage  these retail outlets across the coastal districts?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  and  (b):  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying  is  implementing  a  flagship  scheme  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana (PMMSY) with highest ever investment  of  Rs. 20050  crore  with  effect  from  the  financial year 2020-21in all the States/UTs including in Andhra Pradesh. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India during the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22 has accorded approval to the fisheries development proposals of Government of Andhra Pradesh at a total cost of Rs.  657.11  crore  and  so  far  released  Central  funds  of  Rs.  108.95  crore  to  the  State Government for development of fisheries in the State.  The Government of Andhra Pradesh has  reported  that  under  PMMSY,  the  State  Government  is  implementing  the  activity  on 'construction of fish retail market' (termed as Aqua Hubs) with unit cost of Rs.1.00 crore. It is further reported that the Government of Andhra Pradesh has identified 3 potential locations viz., Srikakulam, Palakonda and Palasa in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh.

The  PMMSY inter-alia extends  supports  to  the  State  Governments  and  Union Territories and other implementing agencies for conducting of awareness programmes. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India through the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) released an amount of Rs.8.30 crore under PMMSY to various States, Union Territories and other Government institutions/agencies for organizing awareness programmes for creation of  awareness  of  PMMSY  and  about  the  development  of  fisheries  and aquaculture. A total of 957 training and awareness programmes conducted across the country to  increase  awareness  among  the  fish  farmers  and  fishermen  including  youth.  Besides, awareness is also created through, print and electronic media, digital platforms and dedicated portal  of  PMMSY and covered a total 20.78 lakh people across the country under various awareness/training programmes. Further, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India under the PMMSY supports the State Governments/Union Territories for setting up of State Programme Units (SPU), District Programme Units (DPU), engagement of Sagar Mitras and setting up of Matsya Seva Kendras also for creating awareness to the public on Government incentives under various schemes including PMMSY.  The Government of Andhra Pradesh has  reported  that  awareness  is  also  created  through  print  and  electronic  media,  digital platforms viz. twitter, face book, instagram and other social platforms. Further, awareness is also created by the State Government through SPU and DPU supported under PMMSY, call centre  for  creating  awareness  to  the  public  on  Government  incentives,  branding  and  fish marketing strategy to manage the retail outs across the coastal districts of the State.

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