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Lok Sabha Question No. 318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Urea Production
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Joshi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 318 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2021

## Urea Production

318: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

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

- (a) the percentage of production of urea against its demand in the country;
- the details regarding the benefits of nano urea to farmers; (d) and
- (b) the details of the efforts made by the Government in this field of nano urea production;
- the details of the supply made by the Government against the demand of urea the last three years in the State of Rajasthan? during

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a): The percentage of production of urea against demand in the country are given below: -
- (b): Government is encouraging the production of Nano fertilizers in the country. The Department of  Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare vide notification No. S.0.884 (E) dated February 2021 had notified for inclusion of any Nano fertilizer in Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) which will necessarily comply with the guidelines stipulated in the notification. Further; in pursuance of Clause 20D of Fertilizer Control Order (FCO). the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare vide notification no S.0.885 (E) dated 24th February 2021 had notified the specification in respect of Nano urea (liquid) fertilizer" to be manufactured by Mls Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) in India for a period of three years. 24th

| Year    |   Production of Urea | RequirementlDemand   |   %age |
|---------|----------------------|----------------------|--------|
| 2018-19 |               238.99 | 300.04               |  79.65 |
| 2019-20 |               244.55 | 335.26               |  72.94 |
| 2020-21 |               245.03 |                      |  69.88 |

- (c): IFFCO has developed nanotechnology based Nano Urea (Liquid) fertilizer that aims to address the imbalanced and excessive use of conventional Urea: It further aims to improve crop productively, soil health and nutritional quality of the produce.
- (d) Details of the supply made by the Government against the demand of urea during the last three years in the State of Rajasthan are given below: -

Fig: in LMT)

| Year    |   Requirement |   Availability |   DBT Sales |
|---------|---------------|----------------|-------------|
| 2018-19 |          19   |          24.22 |       20.92 |
| 2019-20 |          22.5 |          26.47 |       22.97 |
| 2020-21 |          22   |          25.78 |       23.21 |

Source: dbtfert nicin
Lok Sabha Question No. 316 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 316

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 Th  JULY, 2021

## BHARTIYA PRAKRITIK KRISHI PADHATI

316. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the Government is implementing Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati for pushing natural farming in the country;
- (b) if  so, details of the scheme and status of implementation of this scheme in the State of Telangana;
- (c) whether any amount has been allocated for this purpose to the State; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) to (d): Government is  implementing  Bhartiya  Prakritik  Krishi  Padhati  (BPKP)  as  a  sub scheme  of  Paramparagat  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (PKVY)  since  2020-21  for  the  promotion  of traditional  indigenous practices. The scheme mainly emphasizes on exclusion of all synthetic chemical  inputs  and  promotes  on-farm  biomass  recycling  with  major  stress  on  biomass mulching;  use  of  cow  dung-urine  formulations;  plant-based  preparations  and  time  to  time working of soil for  aeration.  Under  BPKP,  financial  assistance  of  Rs  12200/ha  for  3  years  is provided  for  cluster  formation,  capacity  building  and  continuous  handholding  by  trained personnel, certification and residue analysis.

As of now, an area of 4.9 lakh ha is covered in 8 states and Rs. 4980.99 lakh has been released. Telangana has  not taken  up natural farming so far  under BPKP programme.  The State -wise details of area covered and funds released under BPKP is given at Annexure - I.

## The State -wise details of funds released under BPKP

| Sl. No.   | States           |   Area in Ha |   Amount released (Rs in lakh) |
|-----------|------------------|--------------|--------------------------------|
| 1.        | Andhra Pradesh   |       100000 |                         750    |
| 2.        | Chhattisgarh     |        85000 |                        1352.52 |
| 3.        | Kerala           |        84000 |                        1336.6  |
| 4.        | Himachal Pradesh |        12000 |                         286.42 |
| 5         | Jharkhand        |         3400 |                          54.1  |
| 6.        | Odisha           |        24000 |                         381.89 |
| 7.        | Madhya Pradesh   |        99000 |                         787.64 |
| 8.        | Tamil Nadu       |         2000 |                          31.82 |
| Total     | Total            |       409400 |                        4980.99 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Additional Food Grains to NFSA Beneficiries
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

## MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIG DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED OUESTION iIO. 3{5 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 2ortrJULY, 2O2t

## ADDII'IONAL  FOOD GRAINS TO NFSA BENEFICIRIES

## 3{5, SHRI ANUR/TG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of GOilSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIG

DtsTRlBuTtof  sqgtar arrd, um sik {rfff,6, fuilur t'fr be pleased to state: state:

- (a)  whether the Government  has decided to allocate additional food grains to beneficiaries of the Nationa! Food Security Act (NFSA) for another five months from July to November,  2O2{;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the additional  foodgrain would entail a subsidy of Rs.64rO3{ crore, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether the total amount of food-grain to be distributed under the said initiative was estimated to be 2O4 lakh metric tonnes; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MTNISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIG DISTRIBUTIO]{ (sADHVr NTRANJAN JYOT|)

(a) to (c): Yes Sir, additional  allocation  of food-grain  of approx. {98.78 LMT has been made under Pradhan Mantri Garib kalyan Anna Yoiana (PMGKAY) for distribution to approx.  8O Crore NFSA beneficiaries.  The total financia! implication for these five months i.e. July, 20.21 to November,  2021 as estimated to  be a  maximum of Rs. f'.7266.44 Grore. The quantityr  of foodgrains, number of  beneficiaries etc.  may vary as  per actual identification  of beneficiaries done by States/UTs time to time during course of implementation of the Scheme.

- (d) & (e): Yes Sir, It entails a quantity of approx 2O4 lakh metric tons as per maximum coverage of up to 8{.35 Grore persons  under Nationa! Food Security Act, 2O13 (NFSA) as per 2O{{ Gensus.
Lok Sabha Question No. 313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Operational Guidelines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Pocha Brahmananda Reddy, Chinta Anuradha

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 313 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 th  July, 2021

## Operational Guidelines

## 313. SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government had recently issued the Operational Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive Scheme of Pharmaceuticals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the approved outlay of this scheme and the financial details thereof;
- (d) whether there are any sub-categories of products in the Pharma sector to avail the benefits under the scheme; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (e):        Yes,  Sir.  Operational  Guidelines  of  Production  Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for Pharmaceuticals were issued on 1.6.2021. The objective of the scheme is to enhance India's manufacturing  capabilities  by  increasing  investment  and  production  in  the  sector  and contributing to product diversification to high value goods in the pharmaceutical sector. One of the further objectives of the scheme is to create global champions out of India who have the potential to grow in size and scale using cutting edge technology and thereby penetrate the global  value  chains.  The  scheme  covers  pharmaceutical  goods  under  following  three categories-

Category  1 :      Biopharmaceuticals;  Complex  generic  drugs;  Patented  drugs  or  drugs nearing patent expiry; Cell based or gene therapy drugs; Orphan drugs; Special empty capsules like HPMC, Pullulan, enteric etc.; Complex excipients; Phyto-pharmaceuticals; Other drugs as approved.

Category  2: Active  Pharmaceutical  Ingredients  /  Key  Starting  Materials  /  Drug Intermediates.

Category 3 (Drugs not covered under Category 1 and Category 2) :  Repurposed drugs; Auto immune  drugs, anti-cancer drugs, anti-diabetic drugs, anti-infective drugs, cardiovascular  drugs,  psychotropic  drugs  and  anti-retroviral  drugs;  In  vitro  diagnostic devices; Other drugs as approved; Other drugs not manufactured in India.

The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs. 15,000 crore and three categories of pharmaceutical goods will be incentivized under the scheme based on their incremental sales for 6 years. The tenure of the scheme is from FY 2020-2021 to 2028-29.

The Operational Guidelines of PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals are available on the website of the Department of Pharmaceuticals i.e. http://pharmaceuticals.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Funds Allocated under PMMSY to Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 302 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY, 2021

## Funds Allocated under PMMSY to Andhra Pradesh

302. SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH: SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY: DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

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 Pradhan Mantri Matsya Yojana (PMMSY) to the State of Andhra Pradesh during the last two years;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to set up Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing Villages in the State of Andhra Pradesh in the current financial year under this scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

(DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a)  to  (c):    The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  is implementing 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 an investment of Rs.20050 crore for a period of 5 years with effect from the financial year 2020-21 for development of fisheries in all States/Union Territories including Andhra Pradesh. During the financial year 2020-21, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has accorded approval  to  the  proposal  of  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  at  a  total  cost  of  Rs.275.60  crore  with central  share  of  Rs.79.566  crore  under  the  PMMSY.  The  PMMSY inter-alia envisages  set  up Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing Villages in the marine States/UTs including in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The Government of Andhra Pradesh under its Annual Action Plan of 2021-22 has proposed for setting up three Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing Villages in the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Cold Storage in Rajasthan
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Balak Nath, Sumedhanand Saraswati

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

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 301

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th  July, 2021

## COLD STORAGE IN RAJASTHAN

†301.  SHRI BALAK NATH: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI:

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

- (a) the  number  of  cold  storage  and  their  average  storage  capacity  in Rajasthan, especially in Alwar and Sikar districts as on date;
- (b) whether  the  farmers  in  Rajasthan  incur  huge  losses  in  vegetables, especially  onions,  tomatoes,  etc.  due  to  inadequate  storage  plants; and
- (c) if  so,the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the Government to preserve these crops?

## ANSWER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a): As  per  report  received  from  Government  of  Rajasthan,  42  cold storages  have  been  established  under  MIDH  in  Rajasthan  with  average

storage capacity of 4000 MT. In Alwar and Sikar Districts, 5 cold storages have been established under MIDH with average storage capacity of 2380 MT. (b) & (c):

No  such  report  has  been  received  from  Government  of Rajasthan.  However,  Government  of  India  is  implementing  Mission  for Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture  (MIDH)  under  which  financial assistance is provided for various horticulture activities including setting up of cold storages. The component is demand/entrepreneur driven for which Government assistance in the form of credit linked back ended subsidy is available at the rate of 35% of the project cost in general areas and at the rate of 50% of the project cost in Hilly and Scheduled areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Trading of Spurious Remdesivir Injection
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 300 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 th  July, 2021

## Trading of Spurious Remdesivir Injection

## †300. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the trading of spurious remdesivir injections was very evident in different parts of the country;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any action against the producers and the traders involved in the aforesaid act;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): As per Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), amidst reports of black-marketing/hoarding/overpricing/overcharging of Remdesivir injections received, CDSCO  had  requested  all  States/UTs  Licensing  authorities  through  several  advisories  to instruct their enforcement staff to keep strict vigil especially at sensitive places and to take stringent  action  against  the  offenders  by  conducting  special  drives  of  monitoring  and investigation.  As  per  information  received  by  CDSCO  from  various  State  Licensing Authorities, 07 cases of spurious Remdesivir  injections have  been  reported  wherein enforcement actions like Drug seizure, arrests of accused persons, registration of FIR etc. have been carried out by respective State Licensing Authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Neem Coated Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Manoj Rajoria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 294 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2021

## Neem Coated Urea

## 294: DR: MANOJ RAJORIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is encouraging to install new plants under any special policy to promote Neem Coated Urea in the country;
- whether the Government proposes to reduce the limit of bank guarantee of Rs.300 crores for each project in the New Investment Policy-2012 to encourage this sector; and
- (b the number of proposals received by the Government to install new plants under the New Investment Policy-2012 to make the country self-reliant in the field of urea;
- (d) if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

The Government of India notified New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 on January, 2013 and its amendment on 7th October, 2014 to facilitate fresh investment in urea sector and to make India self-sufficient in the urea sector. As per the provisions ofthe amendment to NIP-2O12,only those units whose production starts within five years from the date of this amendment notification will be covered under the policy: Therefore, the tenure of NIP-2012 (read with its amendment) has ended on 6th October; 2019 and presently there is no policy in place in this regard. 2nd

Under NIP - 2012 read with its amendment, Matix Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (Matix) has set up a new Greenfield Ammonia-Urea complex at Panagarh, West Bengal while Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (CFCL) has set up a Brownfield project at Gadepan, Rajasthan. In addition to  these, 5 closed units namely Ramagundam Gorakhpur, Sindri and Talcher of Fertilizer  Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) and

Barauni unit of Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited (HFCL) are also being revived under NIP-2012 read with its amendment dated 7th October; 2014. Since the production of urea through TFL is based on coal gasification technology, an Exclusive Subsidy Policy for urea produced through coal gasification route by Talcher Fertilizers Limited was notified by the Government on 28.04.2021.

Further, vide notification dated 25th May,2015, it was made mandatory for all the domestic producers of urea to produce 100% as Neem Coated Urea with an extra MRP of Entire quantity of indigenously   produced urea and imported urea is being neem coated W.e.f Ist September; 2015 and Ist December; 2015 respectively:

(c) & (d): Since, the tenure of NIP-2012 has ended on 6th October; 2019. Therefore, the question does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Advanced Weaponry with Terrorist Elements
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan, Jaskaur Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 292

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  JULY, 2021/ ASHADHA 29, 1943 (SAKA)

ADVANCED WEAPONRY WITH TERRORIST ELEMENTS

†292.      SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that terrorists have more advanced weapons and ammunition and resources available with them;

(b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  prepared  to  equip  security  forces with advanced systems to counter the terrorists; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (c): Terrorists have been using modern weapons and equipments to commit  terrorist  acts  across  the  world.  Combat  against  terrorism  is  a continuous process. The Government has been strengthening its counter terrorism  apparatus  including  equipping  security  forces  and  intelligence agencies with requisite resources, equipments, weaponry, modern technology, training, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 291 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Welfare Schemes For Fishermen Related to Covid Pandemic
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 291 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY, 2021

## Welfare Schemes For Fishermen Related to Covid Pandemic

## 291. PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  welfare  schemes  awarded  for  fishermen  who  suffered  huge  loss due to the recent pandemic;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the quantity of Kerosene for fishermen; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

(DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is  implementing  a  flagship  scheme  namely  'Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana (PMMSY) - to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India' with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crore for a period of 5 years from financial year 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories as a part of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package and welfare of fishers, fish farmers and fish workers at the core of this scheme.  The welfare related activities supported under the PMMSY primarily include (i)  insurance  cover  for  fishers,  fish  farmers,  fish  workers,  (ii)  insurance  for  fishing vessels,  (iii)  livelihood  support  and  nutritional  support  for  socio-economically  backward active  traditional  fishers  during  fishing  ban/lean  period,  (iv)  supply  of  boats  and  nets  to traditional fishermen, (v) supply of safety kits for traditional and motorized fishing vessels, (vi) supply of communications and Potential Fishing Zones devices for traditional motorized boats, (vii) support for acquisition of technologically advanced fishing vessels for traditional fishermen,  (viii)  Up-gradation  of  existing  fishing  vessels,  (ix)  Open  sea  cage  culture, ornamental fisheries, seaweed cultivation for creating alternative employment opportunities to coastal communities, (x) development  of integrated modern  fishing villages, (xi) development  of  fishing  harbours,  landing  centres,  cold  chain  facilities,  transport  vehicles, marketing  etc.  to  facilitate  the  fishermen  for  smooth  operation  of  fishing  activities  and augment financial returns.

(b) and (c) :   No, Sir. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has no such proposal.

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