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Lok Sabha Question No. 3634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: PM-KISAN Beneficiaries
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Rajkumar Chahar

## GOVERNEMNT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3634

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  AUGUST,2021

## PM-KISAN BENEFICIARIES

3634. SHRI RAJ KUMAR CHAHAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of farmers getting the benefit of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana  (PM-KISAN)  across  the  country  along  with  the  estimated  number  of  farmers deprived of this scheme across the country; and
- (b) the  manner  in  which  the  benefit  of  this  scheme  is  likely  to  be  provided  to  the farmers  deprived  of  the  said  scheme  along  with  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be provided and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Under the PM-KISAN Scheme, the number of intended beneficiaries which has been estimated on the basis of Agricultural Census 2015-16 is 12.5 crore out of which more than 11.23 crore farmers have been given the financial benefits of the PM-KISAN Scheme as on 29/07/2021.
- (b): Under  the  PM-KISAN  Scheme,  the  responsibility  of  identification/registration  of intended beneficiaries lies with the respective State/UT Government. And, as and when, the  correct  and  verified  data  of  eligible  beneficiaries  are  received  on  the  PM-KISAN portal  from  respective  State/UT  Government  and  their  subsequent  validation  through Aadhar/PFMS/Income Tax database; the benefits of the Scheme are transferred directly into the account of eligible beneficiaries through DBT mode.

O.I.H

In  addition,  to  further  facilitate  the  enrollment  of  eligible  farmers,  the  facility  of self-registration has been provided through 'Farmers Corner' of PM-KISAN portal. The eligible  farmers  can  also  self-register  through  PM-KISAN  Mobile  App,  which  was launched  on  24th  February,  2020  on  the  occasion  of  1st  anniversary  of  successful implementation of the scheme. Also, the Common Service Centers (CSCs) have been authorized to register farmers for the Scheme.

The target of the Department is to achieve 100% saturation by enrolling every eligible farmer family of the country under the PM-KISAN Scheme. To achieve this the States/UTs  have  been  directed  to  conduct  various  saturation  drives  based  on  the analysis of enrolments from all over the country done by the Department and organize publicity/awareness camps to bring more and more eligible farmers under the Scheme. Further,  weekly  video  Conferences  are  conducted  with  all  States/UTs  to  review  and encourage them for faster implementation of the Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Conversion of Paddy Stubble into Bio-Manure
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Arvind Kumar Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3632

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## CONVERSION OF PADDY STUBBLE INTO BIO-MANURE

3632.  DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the  steps  taken by  the  Government to make farmers aware about the new low-cost capsule developed by 'Indian Agriculture Research Institute' which  can  convert  the  paddy stubble into bio-manure and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the  steps  taken  or  proposed  by  the  Government  to  make  this  capsule  available  to paddy farmers at the earliest and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICUTLRURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री ( SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR )

- (a) Multiple efforts have been made to demonstrate the new low cost capsule i.e. Pusa Decomposer Technology developed by ICAR - Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi for crop residue management across the country as given below:
1.  During  2020,  Pusa  Decomposer  was  provided  for  5730  ha  area  to  the  Govt.  of  Uttar Pradesh (3700 ha), Punjab (200 ha), Delhi (800 ha), West Bengal (510 ha), Telangana (100 ha); Confederation of Indian Industry (100 ha) and NGO and Farmers (320 ha).
2.  Its  capsule  kits  were  provided  to  the  farmers  of  25  states  covering  >10,000  ha  area during 2020-21.
3.  In-situ application of Pusa decomposer on paddy residue was demonstrated at farmers' fields  in  several  villages  of  Punjab  [Mirpur  (Mukherian),  Balim  (Gurdaspur),  Kohali (Amritsar), Salina (Moga), Kattianwali (Fazilka)] and Haryana [Badwasini (Sonipat) and Anwal (Rohtak)]. A slogan of ' jalana nahi, galana hai ' was publicized among the farmers.
4.  A field visit was organized in association with the Delhi Govt officials for the scientists of PAU,  Ludhiana  and  HAU,  Hisar  along  with  progressive  farmers  of  Haryana,  UP  and Punjab to assess the decomposition of paddy straw using 'Pusa decomposer' at Delhi farmers' fields.
5.  Besides,  regular  interactive  sessions  with  farmers  through  online  meetings,  Webinars, WhatsApp have been conducted to make them aware of this technology and to wean them away from burning.
6.  A  weekly  You  Tube  channel  of  IARI  named  Pusa  Samachar  also  regularly  ran  the programme on  'Pusa Decomposer Technology' for the benefit of farmers.
- (b) IARI  has  licensed  this  technology  to  12  companies  for  mass  multiplication  and marketing  of  the  Pusa  Decomposer.    In  addition,  ICAR  -  IARI,  New  Delhi  has  produced about 20000 packets of Pusa decomposer at its own facility for use by the farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Fisheries in Waterlogged Areas
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Janardan Mishra

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3630 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## Fisheries in Waterlogged Areas

## 3630.   SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for increasing fisheries production;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to formulate any schemes for developing fisheries in waterlogged areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## ( SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (d) :  Yes, Sir.  The Government of India in May, 2020 has launched 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 highest ever investment of Rs. 20,050 crore for a period of 5 years from financial year 202021 to 2024-25 for implementation in all States/Union Territories(UTs). PMMSY intends to address  critical  gaps  in  fish  production  and  productivity,  quality,  technology,  post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernisation and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers' welfare. PMMSY interalia aims  to  enhance  the  fish  production  and  productivity  and  to  achieve  this  endeavour, focus is given under PMMSY for important activities relating to expansion, intensification, diversification  and  productive  utilization  of  land  and  water  resources.  Besides,  a  dedicated fund  namely,  'Fisheries  and  Aquaculture  Infrastructure  Development  Fund'  (FIDF)  with  a total  fund size of Rs.7,522.48 crore has been set up  for providing concessional finance for creation and strengthening of fisheries infrastructure facilities and enhancing fish production is  one  of  the  objectives  of  this  fund.  PMMSY  also  provides  financial  assistance  for development  of  fisheries  and  aquaculture  in  open  water  bodies  including  wetland  and waterlogged areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Maratha Quota Judgement
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3628 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2021

## MARATHA QUOTA JUDGEMENT

3628. SHRI RA VIKUMAR D::

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the recent Supreme Court decision in the case regarding quota for Marathis;
- (6) if so, whether the Government has assessed the likely impact of the said decision on the OBC status of communities identified as OBC by the State, but are not included in the OBC list of Union Government;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- whether the   Government  has  any plan to make changes to laws/rules including an amendment in the Constitution to again empower States to identify OBCs and if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)

- (a) to (c): Yes Sir. The   Supreme Court  in its judgment in Civil  Appeal No.3123/2020 dated 5th May 2021, not only struck down the reservation given to the Maratha Community by the State Government of Maharashtra but also interpreted the Constitution (one hundred and two) Amendment Act 2018 to state that there should be only one Central List of SEBCs and States are not empowered to maintain a separate State List of SEBCs. Since this not only goes against the legislative intent but would also adversely affect the reservations currently provided to such SEBCs who are only in the State List, Government has decided to The Constitution (one hundred and twenty seven) Amendment Bill 2021 before the Parliament to amend the Articles 3424,338B and 336(26C) of the Constitution to restore the power of the States to maintain their State List of SEBCs: bring

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Presence of Banned Terror Outfit
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3627

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 19, 1943 (SAKA)

PRESENCE OF BANNED TERROR OUTFIT

3627.    SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government is aware of presence of banned terror outfit Islamic State/daesh in Kerala;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  any  presence  of  active  sleeper cells of Islamic State/daesh and proliferation of their propaganda material;

(d) if so, whether the State Government of Kerala is coordinating with the central  agenices  for  creating  an  infrastructure  of  anti-terror  intelligence sharing by taking cognizance of increased threat perception; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Some  instances  of  individuals  from  different  States  including Kerala  having  joined  IS  have  come  to  the  notice  of  Central  and  State Security Agencies.  The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the States Police  have  registered  cases  against  such  individuals  and  have  taken action as per law.

## L.S.US.Q. NO.3627 FOR 10.08.2021

(d) & (e) : The primary responsibility for 'Public Order' and 'Policing' rests with  the  state  Governments.  However,  in  matters  such  as  terrorism,  the Central  Government  assists  the  State  Governments  acknowledging  it  as the shared responsibility. Intelligence and Security agencies of Centre and States work in tandem to keep a close watch on the elements involved in terrorist  acts  and  take  action  as  per  law.      The  Central  Government  has also  proscribed  the  Islamic  State  (IS)/  Islamic  State  of  Iraq  and  Levant (ISIL)/ Islamic State of Iraq and  Syria (ISIS)/ Daesh  as  a  Terrorist Organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Opening of New KVKs
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Rajiv Pratap Rudy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3625

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## OPENING OF NEW KVKs

3625.  SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  plans  to  open  new  Krishi  Vigyan  Kendras  (KVKs) across the country and if so, details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government feels that one KVK per district is enough to cater  to the requirement of the farmers of the entire district and if not, reasons therefor;
- (c) whether all KVKs in the country are properly manned, have administrative buildings and hostel facilities and if not, the steps taken to provide these facilities at the earliest; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  steps  taken  to  upgrade  the  infrastructure  of  KVKs  across  the country for better services to farmers?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF AGRICUTLRURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री ( SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR )

- (a) The Government has made a provision for opening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts across the country.  A total of 725 KVKs have been established across the country till date.
- (b) KVKs are mandated for frontline extension which act as a bridge between research organizations and the main extension system operated by different development departments of the State Governments. Considering the role and resources of a KVK, it caters  to  the  requirement  of  the  selected  farmers  of  the  district  and  provide  capacity development support to State Development Departments. The coverage of entire district is the responsibility of development departments of State Governments.
- (c) Sanctioned  staff  strength  of  each  KVK  is  16  including  one  Senior  Scientist-cumHead, six Subject Matter Specialists, one Farm Manager, two Programme Assistants, two Administrative  Staff,  one  Tractor  Driver,  one  Jeep  Driver  and  2  Skilled  Support  Staff.  At present, 68.44% posts in KVKs are filled.

As many as 657 KVKs have administrative building and 521 KVKs have Farmers' hostel.  The  Government  aims  to  provide  required  infrastructure  in  the  remaining  KVKs expeditiously.

- (d) As  per  requirement,  large  number  of  KVKs  have  been  strengthened  with  other infrastructure  facilities  like,  pulses  seed  hubs,  soil  testing  kits,  micro-irrigation  systems, Integrated  Farming  Systems  units,  farm  machineries  and  equipment,  District  Agro-Met Units, etc. during last five years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Demolition of Huts under PMAY-G in Odisha
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Suresh Pujari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3624

ANSWERED ON 10/08/2021

## DEMOLITION OF HUTS UNDER PMAY-G IN ODISHA

## 3624.   SHRI SURESH PUJARI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  numbers  of  beneficiaries  in  Odisha  in  general  and  in  the  district  of  Bargarh  and Jharsuguda in particular where work order was issued in favour of the rightful beneficiaries, who were asked to demolish their huts for construction of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Grameen (PMAY-G) and after demolition told that their names have disappeared from the list;
- (b) the number of persons in Bargarh and Jharsuguda district in Odisha where houses under PMAY-G was allotted and amount paid to wrong persons against the name of rightful beneficiaries; and
- (c) the details of Identification of the erring officials along with the action taken against them if any for that gross negligence in duty?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)& (b): No such complaints have been received in the Ministry of Rural Development.

- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Kisan Sarathi
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3623

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## KISAN SARATHI

3623.  SHRI B.B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched an Information Communication and Technology (ICT) based platform 'Kisan Sarathi', if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether this platform will be beneficial for the farmers of the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AGRICUTLRURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री ( SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR )

- (a) Yes, Sir.  Kisan Sarathi is a digital platform to provide latest agricultural technological knowledge and advisories.
- (b) Yes, Sir.

(c) This digital platform provides direct link between agricultural experts of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) with farmers of their respective district.  Through this system, need based localized agricultural advisories are provided to farmers registered with respective KVKs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: PMGKAY in Maharastra
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Navneet Ravi Rana

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLtC  DTSTRTBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIG DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION 1{O. 36{9

## TO BE ANSWERED  ON {O'" AUGUST, 2O2{

## PMGKAY IN MAHARASTRA

## t36{9.  SHRTMATT NAVNEET RAVI RANA:

Will the Minister of GOI{SUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION yrtffiI  erri, ur<\_t sit{ Trffiq, Ffi{ur d*  be pteased  to state:

- (a)  whether the Government  is aware about negligence, arbitrariness and comrption in the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yoiana (PMGKAY) launched in providing free ration to each and every family during the corona pandemic in Maharashtra including  Parliamentary Gonstituency of Amravati where needy poor families are not getting ration and are running from pillar to post;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any steps in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the delails thereof?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND coNsuMER AFFA!RS,.FOOD & PUBLTC DTSTRTBUTION (sADHVr NTRANJAN JYOT!)

- (a): State Government of Maharashtra have informed that no such cases were reported in  Maharashtra including in  Parliamentary Gonstituency of Amravati.
- (b) : Question does not arise.
- Question cloes not arise. (c):
Lok Sabha Question No. 3618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Zila and Kshetra Panchayat Adhyaksh Election
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Mukesh Rajput

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3618

ANSWERED ON-10.08.2021

## ZILA AND KSHETRA PANCHAYAT ADHYAKSH ELECTION

## †3618. SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that money power is used in election of Zila Panchayat Adhyaksh Kshetra Panchayat Adhyaksh in course of panchayat elections;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to formulate any policy or law to check the said activities; and
- (c) whether any action plan is being considered to get Zila Panchayat Adhyaksh and Kshetra Panchayat Adhyaksh directly by the public?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL)

(a) & (b) 'Panchayat', being 'Local Government', is a State subject and part of Seventh Schedule of  the  Constitution.  Accordingly,  all  Panchayat  related  matters,  including  elections  to  the Panchayats, are governed by the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts and rules. Further, Article 243C(5)(b)  of  the  Constitution  of  India  provides  that  the  Chairperson  of  a  Panchayat  at  the intermediate level or district level shall be elected by, and from amongst, the elected members thereof.

(c) Ministry of Panchayati Raj had, considering the matter raised during zero hour on 11.12.2019 by an Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) on the need of direct election for chairperson of district  and  block Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh, sought views/suggestions of all States/Union Territories  to  amend  Article  243C(5)  of  the  Constitution  of  India.  As  per  views/suggestions received, it was found that most of the States/Union Territories were not in favour of amendment in  existing  Constitutional  provision  relating  to  process  of  indirect  election  of  chairperson  of District Panchayat and Intermediate Panchayat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Ban on Fish Trolling
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3617 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  AUGUST, 2021

## Ban on Fish Trolling

## 3617.   PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING मत्य ् leaपाऱन , पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  noticed  that  various  State  Governments  are  banning  the trolling every year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of steps taken so far to help the fishermen at that period?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  &  (b) Effective  fisheries  management  calls  for  conservation  and  optimum  utilization  of fishery  resources  to  ensure  sustainable  livelihood  of  traditional  fishermen  in  long  run.  This consists  of  various  measures  such  as  prevention  of  juvenile  fishing  and  complete  ban  on destructive  fishing  practices  and  ban  on  fishing  during  the  breeding  season.  Paired  Bottom Trawling or Bull trawling is an ecologically destructive practice as it damages the fish habitat and also nets the juvenile fish and such other non-targeted species. Accordingly, this practice has been banned in Indian EEZ beyond the territorial waters in India. Central Government has advised the Coastal States and Union Territories from time to time to issue necessary Orders to prohibit  destructive  fishing  methods  including  pair/bull  trawling.  In  addition,  the  uniform fishing  ban  is  implemented  in  the  Indian  EEZ  for  a  period  of  61  days  as  per  the  following details:

East Coast: From 15 th April to 14 th June, (both days inclusive) (61days)

West Coast: From 1 st June to 31 st July, (both days inclusive) (61 days)

However, the traditional non-motorized fishing vessels are exempted from this uniform fishing ban imposed in the Indian EEZ beyond territorial waters.

(c)  The  activity  'Livelihood  and  nutritional  support  for  socio-economically  backward  active traditional  fishers'  families  for  conservation  of  fisheries  resources  during  fishing  ban/lean period' is implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, wherein financial assistance is provided to the fisher families during the fishing ban/lean period.

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