(a) whether the fund allocated by the Government for development of fishery has been fully utilized by the State Government of Telangana;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the fund allocated by the Government for development of fishery has been fully utilized by the State Government of Telangana;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)
(a) to (c) : The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare during the fiscal year 2016-17 had released a sum of Rs 1479.02 lakhs to the Government of Telangana under the Central Plan Scheme on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries for development of fisheries in the State. Out of the central funds released, the Government of Telangana has reported utilization of Rs 302 lakhs so far and the State Government is continuing to implement the scheme to utilise the remaining amount for development of fisheries in the State. Item-wise details of the central funds released during 2016-17 for development of fisheries in Telangana is furnished at Annexure-I.