Lok Sabha Question No. 1579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Vanakbara Harbour Project
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1579 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th  DECEMBER, 2025

## Vanakbara Harbour Project

## † 1579.  Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai :

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

(a) the date on which the Vanakbara Harbour Project was approved by the Government and its current status ;

(b) the date on which the said project was started and the time-limit set for its completion;

(c) the details of work sanctioned, started and pending under the project and the time by which the said work is likely to be completed;

(d) the details of works that have not started yet and the reasons therefor and the time by which the work is likely to be started; and

(e) the progress made so far on each work started and the details of each amounts project such as name, location, estimated cost and amount spent thereon including the heads under which these amounts have been spent?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) : The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India has accorded administrative approval on 04 th  September, 2024 for Development of Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour at Vanakbara, Diu in Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu at the cost of Rs 128.86 Crores with 100% central financial assistance under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The project is being implemented by the U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The current status, as reported by the U.T. Administration, is that  the project is in the tendering stage.

(b): The due date for commencement of work was 2 months after the date of issuance of administrative approval and that it was stipulated for completion in 18 months.

(c). The details of item of work as per administrative approval is at Annexure-I and that the U.T. administration has stated 24 months for completion of work from work order.

(d): The U.T. Administration has reported that the work is at the tendering stage and retender was done as only one agency was found qualified. The tender was opened on 29.10.2025 and the financial bid is under scrutiny.

(e): Does not arise.

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## Annexure-I

Statement referred to in reply to part (c) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. †1579 due  for  answer  on  09 rd   December,  2025  put  in  by  Shri  Patel  Umeshbhai Babubhai, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha regarding Vanakbara Harbour Project: Item wise details of 'Development of Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour at  Vankbara' approved in Diu in Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu under PMMSY.

## I. Development of Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour at Vankbara

| Sl.   | Description                                                                             | Amount (Rs in Lakh)   |
|-------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| A     | A                                                                                       | A                     |
| 1     | Sorting and Grading of fish(45m x 25m) 4 Nos                                            | 1537.72               |
| 2     | Ice Flakes (20m x 25m) 2 Nos                                                            | 579.64                |
| 3     | Auction Hall (110m x 40m) 1 no                                                          | 648.28                |
| 4     | Packing Hall (110m x 10m) 1 no                                                          | 99.65                 |
| 5     | Chilled Room (60m x 25m) 1 no                                                           | 462.81                |
| 6     | Boat Maintenance Yard(50m x 20m) 1 no                                                   | 36.82                 |
| 7     | Net Mending Shed (40m x 15m) 1 no                                                       | 52.64                 |
| 8     | Fishing Harbour Office (15m x 10m) 1 no                                                 | 46.27                 |
| 9     | Washroom Facilities (15m x 8m) 1 no                                                     | 33.79                 |
| 10    | Generator & Electric Room(10m x 10m) 1 no                                               | 40.42                 |
| 11    | Fire Safety Building (20m x 10m) 1 no                                                   | 57.01                 |
| 12    | Drinking Water Facility (3m x 3m) 9 nos                                                 | 12.96                 |
| 13    | Under Ground Sump (8ll)                                                                 | 17.75                 |
| 14    | Elevated Storage Tank (5ll)                                                             | 94.70                 |
| 15    | Sewage Treatment Plant (5mld)                                                           | 259.67                |
| 16    | Effluent Treatment Plant (8mld)                                                         | 63.46                 |
| 17    | Solar Roof Top System                                                                   | 200.00                |
| 18    | Boundary Fencing (850m )                                                                | 26.54                 |
| 19    | GATE (6m X 2m)                                                                          | 4.15                  |
| 20    | Fuel Pump                                                                               | 15.00                 |
| 21    | Finger Jetty for Fuel Station(30m X 5m) 3 Nos                                           | 631.26                |
| 22    | Strengthening of Existing Jetty for Ice & Water Facility (Including Bollard and Fender) | 1917.53               |
| 23    | Diaphragm Wall for Monsoon Berthing                                                     | 731.98                |
| 24    | Slope Protection for Monsoon Berthing                                                   | 249.06                |
| 25    | Strengthening of other Existing Fishing Platform                                        | 300.00                |
|       | Sub-Total(A) inclusive 18% GST                                                          | 8606.23               |
| B     | Pre-investment studies@1%                                                               | 86.06                 |
| B     | Labour cess@1%                                                                          | 86.06                 |
| B     | Work Charged Establishment@2%                                                           | 172.12                |
| B     | Contingencies@3%                                                                        | 258.19                |
|       | Sub-total(B) including 18% GST                                                          | 710.87                |
|       | Grand (A+B)                                                                             | 9317.10               |

| Sl.             | Description                                                                                                                                                                                              | Amount (Rs in Lakh)   |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| C               | Smart Components                                                                                                                                                                                         |                       |
| 1               | Radio Communication centre                                                                                                                                                                               | 64.70                 |
| 2               | Procurement and installation of smart infrastructure components, such as loT devices, sensors, communication networks, and data management systems including cost of hardware and installation services. | 500.00                |
| 3               | Development or customization of software for data management, analysis and visualization                                                                                                                 | 300.00                |
| 4a              | Communication and Connectivity: Deployment of communication infrastructure, including internet connectivity, satellite communication systems, and wireless networks                                      | 250.00                |
| 4b              | Communication and Connectivity: Implementation of networking equipment and cybersecurity measures.                                                                                                       | 250.00                |
| 4c              | Communication and Connectivity: Development and delivery of training programs for fishermen, port staff, L and administrators.                                                                           | 25.00                 |
| 5a              | Safety and Security Measures: Investment in safety equipment (GPS tracking devices, distress beacons, life jackets and rescue drones)                                                                    | 500.00                |
| 5b              | Safety and Security Measures: Installation of security systems (surveillance cameras, drones, access control and other smart technologies)                                                               | 300.00                |
| 5c              | Navigational and Radio- communication equipment.                                                                                                                                                         | 50.00                 |
|                 | Sub Total (C)                                                                                                                                                                                            | 2239.70               |
| D               | Blue and Green Components                                                                                                                                                                                |                       |
| 1a              | Rainwater Harvesting System: Installation of rain harvesting system including Gutters, Downspouts, roof guards, filters, etc.                                                                            | 57.90                 |
| 1b              | Rainwater Harvesting System: RCC Underground Tank (Cistern)                                                                                                                                              | 495.00                |
| 2               | Conversion of conventional electric lighting system to LED lighting system in existing facilities                                                                                                        | 10.00                 |
| 3               | Procurement of waste processing equipment and recycling facilities                                                                                                                                       | 200.00                |
| 4a              | Fish Handling System: Tripod with winch of capacity 22KN and 2.5m lift                                                                                                                                   | 36.00                 |
| 4b              | Fish Hanndling System: Conveyor system of 2.5MT/hour capacity                                                                                                                                            | 128.00                |
| 5a              | Automated System: Movable conveyor system for carrying ice                                                                                                                                               | 100.00                |
| 5b              | Automated System: Crane                                                                                                                                                                                  | 50.00                 |
| 6               | Greeneries and landscaping                                                                                                                                                                               | 50.00                 |
|                 |                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 1126.90               |
|                 | Sub Total (D) Sub Total of (C+D)                                                                                                                                                                         | 3366.60               |
| E               | Pre-investment studies@1%                                                                                                                                                                                | 33.66                 |
| E               | Add 3% for Contingencies                                                                                                                                                                                 | 100.998               |
| E               | Add 2% for Work charged establishment                                                                                                                                                                    | 67.332                |
|                 | Sub Total (C+D+E)                                                                                                                                                                                        | 3568.60               |
|                 | Grand Total (A+B+C+D+E)                                                                                                                                                                                  | 12885.69              |
| Rs 128.86 crore | Rs 128.86 crore                                                                                                                                                                                          | Rs 128.86 crore       |

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