Question : DEVELOPMENT OF TUNA FISHERIES



(a) whether the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) has submitted any proposal for the development of tuna fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ);

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government on such proposals;

(c) whether the Fishery Survey of India has also tied up with the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) for management and conservation of tuna and tuna like species in the Indian ocean region; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise.