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Lok Sabha Question No. 1256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Medicine Price Monitoring
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1256 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th  July, 2021

## Medicine Price Monitoring

## 1256. SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Department  of  Pharmaceuticals  has  any  scheme  to  monitor  the  prices  of medicines especially after the Coronavirus outbreak;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for price control of medicines in the country during recent years and at the peak of Coronavirus pandemic this year; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  The  National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  under  the Department of Pharmaceuticals, as an on-going process, with the help of Price Monitoring & Resource Units (PMRUs) and State Drug Controllers (SDCs) undertake activities related to market-based data collection, monitoring of the notified prices of medicines and detection of violation of the provisions of Drug (Price Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013).

(c) & (d): NPPA fixes the ceiling prices of scheduled formulations as per provisions of DPCO, 2013 and monitors the prices of non-scheduled drugs so as to ensure that their prices do not increase beyond 10 percent in a year. NPPA has fixed ceiling prices of 355 medicines and 882 formulations for medicines under National List of Essential Medicines, 2015 (Schedule-I of DPCO, 2013). Most of the drugs that are part of COVID management protocol have ceiling prices, viz., Paracetamol, Dexamethasone, Methyl Prednisolone, IVIGs, Enoxaparin, Budesonide, Heparin and Amphotericin etc. In the case of few non-scheduled medicines like Remdesivir,  which  are  part  of  COVID  protocol  and  are  non-scheduled,  on  Government intervention, MRPs of various brands of Remdesivir have been reduced voluntarily by the major manufacturers/marketers  of  the  Remdesivir  Injection  (lyophilized).    Inter-brand  MRPs  that varied up to Rs 5400/ per vial were brought down to less than Rs 3500/-.

Furthermore,  to  facilitate  availability  and  ensure  affordability,  NPPA  has  capped  the  trade margin for Oxygen Concentrators at 70% on Price to Distributor (PTD) level vide notification dated 3 rd June, 2021 and on Pulse Oximeter, Glucometer, BP Monitor, Nebulizer and Digital Thermometer vide notification dated 13 th July, 2021.

In addition, Retail prices for 1,640 formulations have been fixed under DPCO, 2013 till date and in recent years exercising extraordinary powers under DPCO, 2013 in public interest, NPPA has fixed the prices of following drugs and medical devices:

(i) Ceiling price of Stents in February, 2017 (ii) Ceiling price of Knee Implants in August, 2017

- (iii) Capped trade margin on selected 42 anti-cancer drugs in February, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1253 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: MoU between ICAR and DIC
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Rebati Tripura, Umesh G. Jadhav, Prathap Simha, Annasaheb Shankar Jolle, B. Y. Raghavendra, Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1253

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021

## MoU BETWEEN ICAR AND DIC

1253.  SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

SHRI B.Y. RAGHAVENDRA:

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether an MoU was signed between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and  Digital  India  Corporation  (DIC),  Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  Technology (MeitY) recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives behind the move;
- (c) the benefit that is likely to be accrued to farmers from the said MoU; and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government for speedy implementation in providing Tele Agriculture Advisories to the farmers across the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICUTLRURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री

(

SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR )

- (a) Yes, Sir.  An MoU was signed between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and  Digital  India  Corporation  (DIC),  Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  Technology (Meity) on June 09, 2021.
- (b) The  main  aim  of  this  MoU  is  to  jointly  implement  ' System  of  Agri-information Resources Auto-transmission and Technology Hub Interface (Kisan Sarathi)' which is digital platform, initially conceptualized by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and now jointly implemented with Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  to  empower  farmers  with  latest  agricultural  technological  knowledge.  It  takes leverage of existing Interactive Information Dissemination System (IIDS) developed by DIC in accordance with above MoU.
- (c) This  is  a  pull  and  push  based  interactive  digital  advisory  system  to  deliver  location specific agricultural technological information and advisories to farmers through multimedia in their local language as per their requirements.
- (d) This platform has been developed and launched.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Implementation of Land Reforms
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUEST10N N0 1251 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27072021

## 1mplementation oF Land RefOrms

## +1251.SHRI RAMCHARAN 30HRA:

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## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINlSTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRIFACGAN S「 ヾ GH KULASTE)

- (a)10(e):As pcr El16 18 and Enty 45 in thc State List'Land'is a Statc subJcct POWCrto cnactlaws rcladng to`Land'vcsts in Lcgisiaturcs of Statcs

Provisions relating  to 'Land' arc also contained in Article 239AA: Special  Eovisions  with respect to Delhi; Article 37lA: Special  provision with respect  to Nagaland; Afticle  371G: Sp€ciat  provision  with respect to Mizoiam;  Fifth Schedule:  Prcvisions  as to Administration and Control  of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled  Tribes; Sixth Schedule: Provisions  as to Adminishation of Tribal Arcas in Assam, Meghalaya,  Tripura and Mizoram.

Each State has its own State-specific Revenue Laws to deal with  'Land' and its administration.

States have been undetaking  (and will continue  to unde ake) State-specific Land Reforms broadly in the following  areas at the wisdom of the la\rmakers of the respective States (Legislatures  of the States):

- (i) Ceiling  on landholdings
- for equitable distribution  of land
- (ii) Distribution of Iand for agricultural  purposes, residential  purposes, cottage  industries  (to landless / marginal and small farmers / village artisans...)
- liom land obtained  from imposition  ofceiling
- l'rom community  land with G.am Sabha
- from land with Govemment
- (iii) Abolition of lntermediary  between thc State  and the Tiller  (iramindari  Abolition)
- abolition  of intermediary between the Slate and the tiller
- tenure  rights to the tiller

with tansferable  rights withoul  transferrable  rights (inheritable) lessee govemment  less,ee

- (iv) Pre,rention  of fiagmenlation  of landholdings
- (v)  Consolidatior  of landholdings
- consolidate fiagmented  landholdings
- provide land for common/public  requirements
- (vi) Tenancy reforms

Therg is no c€ntral  database  as may contain information  on all the state-specific  Revenue Laws and all the State-specific  Land  Reforms undertaken to date by th€  various  States across the country.

There  is immense diversity across the individual states  in the country in respect of'land" the (state/sSpecific) revenue  laws, the socio-economic  milieu  in relation to .land,,  the Ielevance / need / approp aieness  / desirability  ofspecific  land rcforms, etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1247 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Coconut Parks and Banks
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod, Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1247

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th  July 2021

## COCONUT PARKS AND BANKS

1247.  SHRI  DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD: SHRI MOHANBHAI  KALYANJI  KUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  State  of  Gujarat  has  more  than 1,600 kilometres coastline;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  plans  to  propose  setting  up  of  coconut parks  and  coconut  banks,  which  could  be  an  additional  source  of  income  for  the farmers along the coastline;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether it is a fact that the proposal for setting up of a Coconut Development Board at Junagarh is at abeyance with the Government; and
- (f) if so, the steps being taken and the details thereof including the time limit fixed for its early approval?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ िष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): As per information available on website link https://www.mha.gov.in/MHA1/Par2017/pdfs/par2013-pdfs/Is-300413/498.pdf, the State of Gujarat has 1214.7 km of coastline.
- (b) to (d): There is no such plan under consideration as of now.
- (e) & (f):  A reference dated 09.06.2015 was received from Shri Rajesh Chudasama, Hon'ble  Member of Parliament (LS), seeking intervention of Hon'ble Minister of State for  Agriculture  and  Farmer  Welfare  to  set  up  a  branch  of  Coconut  Development Board at Veraval/Junagadh in Gujarat. In this regard, preliminary discussions were held  on  12.09.2015  during  the  'Coconut  Entrepreneurs'  Meet  held  at  Junagadh. Subsequently,  the  State  Government  had  identified  land  at  Mangrol,  Junadh  for

establishment  of  an  office  of  Coconut  Development  Board.  However,  the  former leasehold  tenant,  M/s  Shree  Bharat  Saraswati  Mandir  Sansad  (SBSMS),  Sharada Gram, Mangrol, Junagadh Dist., Gujarat filed a Special Civil Application SCA/5382/2016 before the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat. The Hon'ble High Court directed  to  maintain  status-quo  pending  disposal  of  the  case.  The  matter  is  subjudice. Recently,  a  reference  has  been  received  from  Shri  Rajesh  Chudasama,  through Prime  Minister  Office  (PMO)  regarding  establishment  of  a  Coconut  Development

Board office in Junagadh, Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Procurement at MSP
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1242

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021

## PROCUREMENT AT MSP

1242.  DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कल् याण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  procured  crops  at  Minimum  Support  Price (MSP) during Kharif marketing season 2020;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the crops procured at MSP during the Kharif marketing season 2020-21 along with the quantity thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कल् याण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) to (c) : Government has procured Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of notified crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) from the farmers during Kharif Marketing Season 2020. The details of the crops procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP) during the Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 along with quantity are as under :-

| Commodity   | Quantity Procured (in MTs)   | MSP Value (Rs. in crore)   |
|-------------|------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Paddy       | 7,07,59,000.00               | 1,33,592.99                |
| Groundnut   | 2,84,030.22                  | 1,498.26                   |
| Soyabean    | 3.69                         | 0.01                       |
| Moong       | 13,730.20                    | 98.80                      |
| Tur         | 11,004.46                    | 66.03                      |
| Urad        | 137.16                       | 0.82                       |
| Jowar       | 1,28,088.00                  | 338.15                     |
| Bajra       | 3,61,871.00                  | 778.02                     |
| Maize       | 1,98,829.00                  | 367.73                     |
| Ragi        | 4,74,098.00                  | 1,562.15                   |
| Cotton      | 48,24,200.00                 | 26,719.51                  |
| Jute        | 713.50                       | 2.99                       |
| Total       | 77055705.23                  | 165025.46                  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1241 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Seaweed Cultivation in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: S. Gnanathiraviam

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1241 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th  JULY, 2021

## Seaweed Cultivation in Tamil Nadu

## 1241:SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.:

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

- (a) whether any proposal has been received from the State Government of Tamil Nadu for establishment of a seaweed park in Mandapam, Rameswaram;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated cost of the project and the time by which it is likely to be established;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor and delay, if any, in the establishment of this project;
- (d) whether  any  studies  were  carried  out  for  survey  of  potential  areas  available  for seaweed cultivation in the State of Tamil Nadu; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (c): Yes, Sir.TheGovernment of Tamil Nadu has submitted a proposal for establishment of  a  Multipurpose  Seaweed  Park  at  Mandapam,  Rameswaramat  an  estimated  cost  of Rs.296.43 crore and sought financial assistance under the Pradhan MantriMatsyaSampadaYojana  (PMMSY).The  proposed  Multipurpose  Seaweed  Park  is  an integrated  unit  consisting  of  components  like  Research  and  Development  (R&D)  centre, Seaweed  Seed  Bank,  exclusive  Seaweed  Park  for  processing  Seaweed  and  its  related products, marketing facilities to support seaweed farming.

(d) and (e):The Government of Tamil Nadu has reported that six coastal districts namely, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Myladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukkudi under  the  Palk  Bay  and  Gulf  of  Mannar  regions  are  suitable  for  seaweed  farming.  The Government of Tamil Nadu further reported that the Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar regions with a coastal length of 364.90 km have 290 coastal fishing villages.

It  is  also  reported  that  in  the  preliminary  survey done so far, a total of  136 villages have been  identified  for  seaweed  farming.  Besides,  the  Central  Marine  Fisheries  Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) reported preparation  of  Geographic  Information  System  (GIS)-based  map  for  potential  seaweed farming and found suitable 187 sites covering 5048 ha area along Tamil Nadu coast.The Council  of  Scientific  &  Industrial  Research(CSIR)-Central  Salt  &  Marine  Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI) reported that a joint team of researchers from National Centre for  Sustainable  Coastal  Management  (NCSCM),  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), CSIR-CSMCRI and ICAR-CMFRI surveyed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Manufacture of Fake Medicine
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Manoj Kumar Tiwari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1239 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 th  July, 2021

## Manufacture of Fake Medicine

## 1239. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to make strict laws regarding the manufacture of fake medicines which was very evident during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of its impact on the pharma sector?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (d):   As per Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), manufacturing, sale and distribution of Drugs in the country are regulated under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs Rules, 1945 made there under through a system of licensing and inspection. License  for  manufacturing,  sale  and  distribution  of  Drugs  are  granted  by  State  Licensing Authorities appointed by respective State Governments. Manufacturer/Licensees are required to comply with all the  condition  of  license  and  follow  Good  Manufacturing  Practices  (GMP)  as prescribed in Schedule M to Drugs Rules to ensure that the drugs manufactured by them are safe and of standard quality. The State Licensing Authorities are empowered to take action against any violation of the conditions of licenses.

Further, in order to harmonize the good manufacturing Practices (GMP) in line with WHO guidelines,  Draft  Rules  have  been  published  vide  GSR  No  999  (E)  Dated  05.10.2018  for amendment in Schedule M of the Rules for ensuring quality of drugs manufactured in the Country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1232 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: DISHA Bill
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1232

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  JULY, 2021/ SRAVANA 05, 1943 (SAKA)

DISHA Bill

1232.  SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is planning to approve the DISHA BILL - 2020 which is the proposal of Government of Andhra Pradesh for the safety of  Girls  and  Women that ensures not only security but also the quick Justice to the Victim; and

- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISHRA)

(a) & (b): The Andhra Pradesh Disha (Special Courts for Specified Offences against Women and Children) Bill, 2020 has been received for assent of the President of India. As per practice, Bills received from States for assent of President are processed in consultation with the nodal Ministries/Departments.  Accordingly,  the  consultation  process  with  various Ministries/Departments concerned with the Bill has been initiated. Comments/ Observations received from these nodal Ministries/ Departments have  been  shared  with  the  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  for  their clarifications.  The  clarifications  from  State  Government  have  not  been received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1229 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-27
Subject: Flagship Scheme for Fisheries
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1229 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JULY, 2021

## Flagship Scheme for Fisheries

## 1229. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA: SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD:

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

- (a) whether the Government  has  launched  a  new flagship scheme for fisheries;
- (b) the  details    of    the    project    and    fund    allocation  since  its  inception  year-wise  for  its implementation in the State of Gujarat;
- (c) whether any dedicated fund has been created for aquaculture, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of beneficiaries benefitted year-wise under the newly launched flagship scheme for fisheries?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  to  (d):  Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  of  India,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying during 2020 has launched a flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)  -  A  scheme  to  bring  about  Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and  responsible development  of  fisheries  sector  in  India  with  a  total  investment  of  Rs.20050  crore  for  its implementation  during  a  period  of  5  years  with  effect  from  the  financial  year  2020-21  for development of fisheries in  all  States/Union  Territories  including  Gujarat.  During  2020-21,  the Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  has  accorded approval to the fisheries development proposal of Government of Gujarat at a total cost of Rs. 6375 lakh under the PMMSY. The approved project activities include; support for acquisition of fifty  number  of  deep  sea  fishing  vessels  for  traditional  fishermen,  six  units  of  biofloc  culture system and stocking of fingerlings in 7500 ha area in reservoirs and these activities intending to create  direct  and  indirect  benefits  to  large  number  of  fishers,  fish  farmers  and  other  related stakeholders in the State.

Besides,  the  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying  during  2018-19  has  also  set  up  a  dedicated  fund  namely,  'Fisheries  and  Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund' (FIDF) with a total fund size of Rs.7,522.48 crore for providing concessional finance for creation and strengthening of fisheries infrastructure facilities. Under the FIDF, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying  has accorded approval to the proposals  of  Government  of  Gujarat  for  development  of  five  fishing  harbours  at  Navabandar, Madhwad,  Phase-2  of  Veraval  Fishing  Harbour,  Phase  -2  of  Porbandar  Fishing  Harbour  and Sutrapada at a total cost of Rs. 1354.92 crore.

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