Lok Sabha Question No. 2044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Development of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Poultry Farming
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sunil Kumar, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2044 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 ST  AUGUST, 2023

## Development of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Poultry Farming

## † 2044. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

## SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- (a) whether the Government is taking any steps for the development of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Poultry farming and the special funds that have been earmarked for the purpose;
- (b)        if so, the details of the objectives prescribed thereunder;
- (c)          the  number  of  people  who  have  got  employment  under  the  said  schemes  during  the  last  two years in Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh;
- (d)       the amount allocated for the said purpose during the last year; and
- (e)       the details of the scheme being functioning at present?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (e): Yes, Sir. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India is presently implementing following schemes and programme for the development of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Poultry farming sectors in the country.

- (i) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY),
- (ii) Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund(FIDF),
- (iii)   Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM),
- (iv) National Livestock Mission (NLM),
- (v) Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation (EDEG),
- (vi) Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP),
- (vii) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF).

The overall objectives of the above-mentioned schemes being implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying,  Government  of  India  are  sustainable  development  of fisheries,  animal  husbandry  and  poultry  sector  in  the  country  while  enhancing  production  and productivity, strengthening requisite infrastructure, infusion and adoption of technologies, aquatic and livestock health and disease management, breed and genetic improvement, promotion of entrepreneurship, participation of private investment, generation of employment etc.

The  schemes  and  programs  are  being  implemented  by  the  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal Husbandry  and  Dairying,  Government  of  India  have  a  large  scope  for  employment  generation  and income potential.  The estimated number of people who have got employment under the said schemes during last two years in Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh is 1,41,625.

The funds earmarked for development of fisheries and animal husbandry sector during last year is as under;

(Rs. in Crores)

| Financial Year   |   Fisheries Sector |   Animal Husbandry sector including Poultry |
|------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| 2022-23          |               1302 |                                     2085.02 |

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