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Lok Sabha Question No. 1578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Misuse of Deepfake Technology
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav, Shri Ramprit Mandal, Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1578

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2025/ SARVANA 7, 1947 (SAKA)

MISUSE OF DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGY

†1578.

SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV: SHRI RAMPRIT MANDAL:

SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  deepfake  technology  has  become  a  very  dangerous  weapon now-a-days;
- (b)  whether  deepfake  technology  is  being  used  to  spoil  the  image  and career of any person; and
- (c) if so, whether there is any special law against deepfake technology in the country and if not, whether the Government proposes to introduce any effective law in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

- (a)  to  (c):  Deepfakes  are  misinformation/  disinformation  powered  by of manipulated  audio  visual  content  to  harm  the  reputation,  dignity  and

Artificial Intelligence (Al), posing significant risk by creation safety of individuals through the digital and social media platforms.

Provisions  have  been  made  in  the  Information  Technology  Act,  2000, Information  Technology  (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1578 FOR 29.07.2025

Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules), Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Bhartiya  Nyaya  Sanhita,  2023  for  protection  of  data  from  unauthorized access, cheating by personation, violation of privacy, obligation on social media  intermediaries  etc.  to  not  host,  store  or  publish  any  information violative  of  any  law  for  the  time  being  in  force,  removal  of  the  unlawful information  categorized  under  the  IT  Rules,  2021  and  penal  action  for spread of false/misleading information or rumours etc.

National  Cybercrime  Reporting  Portal  (NCRP)  has  been  launched  by Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  for  reporting  cybercrimes  including  deepfakes. Under  NCRP,  citizens  can  report  suspicious  websites/  URLs,  WhatsApp number/ Telegram handles, Phone numbers, E-mail ids, SMS headers/numbers, Deepfakes and Social Media URLs, which are analyzed and  appropriate  action  taken  in  collaboration  with  Law  Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).

Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  Technology  (MeitY)  and  Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issue advisories from time to  time  regarding  obligations  of  online  platforms  to  detect,  label  and remove malicious synthetic media including deepfakes and measures to be followed to stay protected against deepfakes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Opening of Indian Market for British Products
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1577 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY 2025 OPENING OF INDIAN MARKET FOR BRITISH PRODUCTS

1577.  Shri Sachithanantham R:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) the response of the Government to the farmers concern that opening the Indian market for British products, including its agricultural products, with virtually no tariffs or restrictions may affect negatively livelihoods of millions of Indian farmers and also the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises;
- (b) whether there is any proposal to have more FTAs with other countries and negotiations underway, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether Government will protect the interests of the farmers by not proceeding with FTAs if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a) to (c): India is actively pursuing trade negotiations with several countries and regional blocs to expand its global trade footprint and enhance competitiveness of Indian exports. At present, Negotiations are ongoing on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, India-Australia  Comprehensive  Economic  Cooperation  Agreement,  India-Sri  Lanka Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement, India-Peru Free Trade Agreement, India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, India-USA Bilateral Trade Agreement and a similar approach has been followed while dealing with the UK to safeguard the interests of farmers and secure market access for our agri-products.

In  order  to  protect  the  interests  of  the  farmers  and  domestic  industry,  including MSMEs, FTAs provide for maintaining sensitive, negative or exclusion lists of items on which limited or no tariff concessions are granted. In addition, in case of surge in imports and injury to the domestic industry, a country is allowed to take recourse to trade remedial measures such as anti-dumping and safeguards on imports within the period as mutually agreed  to  by  the  parties  under  the  FTAs.  Likewise  Rules  of  Origin,  including  productspecific rules are developed with stakeholder consultations. FTAs include provisions on Technical Barriers to Trade to promote mutual understanding of each sides' standards, technical regulations, and measures to enhance transparency. Additionally, FTAs address non-technical barriers, thereby facilitating smoother and more effective access to export markets for Indian goods. FTAs include sub-committees for review to align with emerging global requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1575 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: National Commission for Backward Classes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Brijendra Singh Ola

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

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.1575

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2025

## NATIONAL COMMISSION  FOR BACKWARD  CLASSES

11575.  SHRr BRTJENDRA SINGH OLA:

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

- (a) whether the Govemment  proposes  to make the Socio-economic  Survey report submitted recently by the National  Commission for Backward  Classes (NCBCs) and if so, by when; and
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(sHRr B.L.VERMA)

- (a): National  Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has informed that it has not conducted any Socio-economic  Survey.
- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Data on National Horticulture Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1574

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th  July, 2025

## Data on National Horticulture Mission

1574: Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

(a) the detailed data on the total area brought under the National Horticulture Mission till July 2025;

- (b) whether new horticulture varieties have been introduced under the mission during the last five years, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the impact of the scheme on the productivity of the crops by quality planting material and micro irrigation in the past five years;
- (d) the detailed data on the employment generated through the mission during the past five years; and
- (e)  the  detailed  data  on  the  number  of  Post-Harvest  Management  and  marketing infrastructure created under the mission during the past five years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a)  & (b) National Horticulture Mission, a sub-scheme  of  Mission  for Integrated Development of Horticulture  (MIDH)  is  being  implemented  by  Ministry  of  Agriculture  & Farmers Welfare since 2014 for the holistic development of horticulture  in  the  country. Since inception of MIDH scheme i.e. from 2014-15 to July, 2025 (as on date), an additional area of 15.66 Lakhs hectare has been covered under horticulture crops. All horticulture crops irrespective of their varieties are covered under MIDH scheme.
- (c) Different components of MIDH scheme including quality planting material & micro irrigation have shown a positive impact on the productivity of horticulture crops which has increased from 12.10 MT/ha in 2019-20 to 12.56 MT/ha in 2024-25 (2 nd  advance estimates).

(d)  &  (e)  During  the  last  five  years,  a  total  of  55748  Post  Harvest  Management infrastructures including Cold storage/C.A. storage, Pack houses, Ripening chamber, Reefer vehicles, Primary / Mobile/ Minimal processing unit, preservation unit and Food processing etc. have been setup and a total of 11140 marketing infrastructures including Static/mobile  vending  cart/platform,  retail  outlets,  Rural  and  primary  markets/  Apni Mandi/Direct  markets,  wholesale  and  terminal  markets  etc.  have  been  setup  under MIDH scheme. As the MIDH scheme is being implemented by State Governments, the beneficiary data including employment generation is maintained by the States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1572 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Target for Export of Agricultural Commodities
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1572

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY 2025

## TARGET FOR EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

1572.  Shri T R Baalu:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the target for export of agricultural commodities has been fixed at Rs. 100 billion which is double the current level; (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  special  measures  being  implemented  to  ensure  the  quality  and quantity of Indian agricultural goods so as to achieve the targets; and (c) the details of special package of physical, financial and technical supports, if any, being
- offered by Union and State Governments to boost exports?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) & (b): The Government is working towards increasing the exports of agricultural and allied commodities and increasing its share in the global trade. The overall exports of these products in 2024-25 were US$ 51.9 Billion. To  support  the  exports  of  agriculture  commodities,  initiatives  and  schemes  are being implemented by the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority  (APEDA),  under  Department  of  Commerce.  These  initiatives  include  the development of modern infrastructure, adoption of innovative and automated machinery, encouragement of new value-added product development, quality development, market development  and  training  programs  to  upskill  the  workforce  in  producing  value-added products.  Such  measures  aim  to  attract  investment  in  high-value  added  products  and expand India's reach in global markets.

- (C):  The Department of Commerce through APEDA provides financial assistance to its member exporters from across the country, for export promotion of scheduled products through its Financial Assistance Scheme  (FAS).  The  scheme  has  the  following components:
- I. Development of Export Infrastructure
- II. Quality Development
- III. Market Development

The  details  of  financial  assistance  guidelines  are  available  at  APEDA's  website www.apeda.gov.in under the 'Scheme' tab.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Grants for Small and Marginal Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ram Shiromani Verma

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1565

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY 2025

## GRANTS FOR SMALL AND MARGINAL FARMERS

1565.  SHRI RAM SHIROMANI VERMA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

(a) the amount of grant provided to poor, small and marginal farmers in Shravasti and Balrampur districts of Uttar Pradesh for the purchase of agricultural equipment in the last five years; (b) whether farmer welfare centres have been set up in said districts where they can get technical advice, training and other assistance; (c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the number of farmers benefited from such centres in the above district so far?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (d):  As per the information provided  by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, the grants amounting to  Rs. 8,19,06,199 have been provided to poor, small and marginal farmers in Shravasti and Balrampur districts of Uttar Pradesh in the last five years for the purchase  of  agricultural  equipments.    The  Farmers  Welfare  Centres  have  also  been opened in Shravasti and Balrampur districts where technical advice, training and other assistance is provided to the farmers. Such Centres are established at Bhinga, Gilaula, Sirsiya, Jamunaha and Ikauna of Shravasti district and at Utaraula & Kauapur (Tulsipur) of  Balrampur district. The number of farmers so far benefitted from these centres are 55,494 numbers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1564 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Natural Farming in Kandhamal
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS' WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS' WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1564

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  July, 2025

## NATURAL FARMING IN KANDHAMAL

1564. SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state: the measures taken under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture to promote natural farming practices in the tribal blocks of Kandhamal?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

The Government is implementing National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) to  strengthen sustainable agriculture practices with scientifically backed approaches. NMNF is being implemented in Odisha in 10 districts viz. Angul, Balangir, Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Nabarangapur, Sonepur, Sundargarh and Bargarh.

The Centrally  Sponsored Scheme  Paramparagat Krishi Vikas  Yojana (PKVY) Phase-III  under  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY)  is  being  implemented  in  04 blocks  of Kandhamal district, viz. Tumudibandha, K. Nuagaon, Raikia and Baliguda, covering 2000 ha area. The Scheme promotes traditional practices such as biomass mulching, use of bio-inputs for nutrient and soil fertility management, thereby reducing the dependency on chemical inputs. Under PKVY, assistance of Rs. 31,500 per ha in 3 years is provided for promotion of organic farming. Out of this, assistance of Rs. 15,000 per ha is provided to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer for on- farm /off -farm organic  inputs  including  organic  compost,  financial  assistance  of  Rs.  4,500/ha  for  3 years is provided for marketing, packaging, branding, value addition etc. Rs. 3,000/ha for 3 years is provided for certification and residue analysis, assistance is also provided

@ Rs. 9,000/ha for 3 years for training, awareness & capacity building.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1563 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Security Measures for Agriculture Land along Indo-Pak Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1563

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 7, 1947 (SAKA)

SECURITY MEASURES  FOR AGRICULTURE LAND ALONG INDO-PAK BORDER

1563. SHRI KULDEEP INDORA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any special security measures are likely to be provided to such farmers whose agricultural land falls in between the fencing of Indo-Pak border; and

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  provide  them  different agricultural land of same scale which they have in between such fencing?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) & (b): The following security measures are taken by Border Security Force (BSF) to assist farmers whose agriculture land falls in between the fencing of Indo-Pakistan border:

(i) 'Sanitization'  drive  conducted  by  BSF  in  the  area  between  border fence  and  international  border  before  allowing  farmers  to  go  ahead  of fencing for farming.

L.S.US.Q.NO. 1563 FOR 29.07.2025 (ii) Fence  gates  are  operated  by  BSF  for  controlled  access  of  farmers which remains closed during conflict or tension at border. (iii) BSF Kissan guard accompany the farmers to ensure their security. (iv) The  area  ahead  of  the  fence  is  kept  under  observation  through Observation Posts and surveillance equipment. (v) Consistent  engagement  with  border  communities  through  the  civic action programme and sensitize about safety and security measures during cultivation process. (vi) Persistent area domination and surveillance to prevent cross-border threats and nefarious activities. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 1551 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Financial support for victims of Vilangad Landslide
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1551

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 7, 1947 (SAKA)

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF VILANGAD LANDSLIDE

1551. SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  devastating  impact  of  the landslide in Vilangad which happened on 30th July, 2024;

(b) if so, the details of the financial support extended for the rehabilitation of the inhabitants of the village;

(c) whether there is any delay in extending the financial support for postdisaster recovery; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): As informed by State Government of Kerala, there was severe impact caused by the landslide that occurred on 30th July 2024 in Vilangad village, located in Vanimel Panchayat of Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District. One person was reported dead.

A proposal has been received from State Government of Kerala for recovery and  reconstruction  activities  for  Meppadi  (Wayanad)  Landslide disaster,

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1551 FOR 29.07.2025

which  also  include  recovery  measures  at  Vilangad  village.  The  State conducted  Post-Disaster-Needs-Assessment  (PDNA),  estimating  a  total requirement of Rs. 2219.03 crores for Recovery & Reconstruction Plan. The Central Government had constituted a Multi Sectoral Team to assess the PDNA report and further action is taken as per the established procedure under  the  Guidelines  on  Constitution  and  Administration  of  Recovery  & Reconstruction Funding Window.

Central Government has issued guidelines on Constitution and Administration  of  Recovery  and  Reconstruction  Funding  Window  under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) on 14.08.2024. The relevant guidelines are available on Ministry of Home Affairs website www.ndmindia.mha.gov.in.

Further, Ministry of Finance has informed that an amount of Rs. 529.50 crore was released to the State Government of Kerala in 2024-25 for reconstruction  of  infrastructure  damaged  by  natural  disasters  of  severe nature faced by the State in 2024-25 under Part-1 of the Scheme for Special Assistance  to  States  for  Capital  Investment  2024-25.  Out  of  this,  State Government  of  Kerala  has  earmarked  Rs.  417.94  Crores  for  Wayanad Rehabilitation Project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Challenges Faced by Fishermen of Androth Island
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1546 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th  JULY, 2025

## Challenges Faced by Fishermen of Androth Island

## 1546.  Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed:

Will  the  Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is aware of the challenges faced by the fishermen of Androth Island in UT of Lakshadweep due to the demolition of the marine workshop in 2022,  lack  of  repair  facilities  and  financial  burdens  arising  from  travelling  to  other islands or the mainland for repairs;

(b) whether the Government has taken any steps to restore the marine workshop with modern repair facilities to support local fishermen;

(c) whether the Government is considering reallocating the first floor of the fish market for its intended use of storing fishing tools, instead of its current use as a fisheries office;

(d)  whether  a  substitute  Officer-in-Charge  (OIC)  for  the  Fisheries  Department  in Androth  will  be  appointed  to  ensure  smooth  operations  and  address  fishermen's grievances; and

(e)  the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  illegal  fishing  in Lakshadweep's  territorial  waters  and  to  conduct  necessary  dredging  to  alleviate congestion in the boat mooring area?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)

- (a) and (b): The Administration of the U.T. Lakshadweep has informed that the marine workshop at Androth was demolished in 2022 for setting up the Indian Oil Corporation depot and that a suitable building near the Fish Market has been allotted to establish Marine Workshop at Androth Island by the U.T. Administration.
- (c): The Lakshadweep Administration has informed that the Fisheries Unit at Androth island is already functioning on the first floor of the newly constructed Fish Market building,  which  has  been  suitably  modified to function as an office.  For  the  use of fishermen, a big hall is available on the first floor of the Fish Market. The Fisheries Unit is functioning in a separate room without disturbance to the fishermen
- (d): The Lakshadweep Administration has informed that an officer has already been posted  as  Officer  in  Charge  for  ensuring  smooth  operations  of  the  Fisheries  Unit, Androth.
- (e):  The  Lakshadweep  Administration  has  reported  that  the  Lakshadweep  Marine Fishing  Regulation  (LMFR)  is  being  implemented  to  regulate  and  control  fishing activities and to prevent illegal fishing in Lakshadweep waters. Further it has been informed that necessary action has already been taken by Lakshadweep Administration to attend dredging work.

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