(a) whether the Government propose to develop fisheries in collaboration with the
State Governments;
(b) if so. the details thereof;
(c) whether the Uttar Pradesh is also one of the State where this industry is likely to
be developed; and
(d) if so. the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV) :
(a) to (d) Government implements various schemes through the State Governments for
development of inland and marine fisheries and welfare of fishermen. These schemes
include Motorization of Traditional Crafts, Development of Freshwater and Brackish water
Aquaculture, Establishment of Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres, Welfare Programme
for Fishermen, Fisheries Training and Extension including human resource development and
strengthening of database and information networking for fishery sector. Central assistance
under these schemes is extended on receipt of viable proposals from the State Governments
including Uttar Pradesh. During the IX Plan and 2002-03, Central assistance of Rs. 1858.57
lakh and Rs. 134.26 lakh has been released to Government of UP under various schemes for
the development of fishery sector and welfare of fishermen.