Question : DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR FISHERMEN



(a) whether the Government are aware that the livelihood of fishermen in our country are jeopardised by trawler fishing in the deep sea by the multinationals;

(b) whether due to prohibitory order imposed by the Union Government on fishing of 21 species, the condition of the fishermen are further aggravated;

(c) if so, whether the Government have any developmental plan to build up temporary dwelling for the fishermen at the sea-coast for fishing and drying particularly in Jambu Island;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon; and

(e) the funds allocated for the purpose ?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)

(a)to(e): Information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.