Question : PROMOTION OF FISHERIES IN RAJASTHAN

(a) the programmes/schemes being implemented by the Government to promote the fisheries and the related industries in Rajasthan during the last four years i.e. April 1, 1998 onwards;

(b) the total financial assistance provided to the fishery training and extension units during the said period, project-wise;

(c) the achievements accrued therefrom;

(d) whether a survey of fishery potential has been conducted in the State;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a): There are 3 Central Schemes on fisheries being implemented in Rajasthan namely:-

1. Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Freshwater Aquaculture

2. Central Sector Scheme on Development of Inland Fisheries Statistics

3. Central Sector Scheme on Fisheries Training and Extension

(b): The total Central financial assistance provided under the above three schemes to Rajasthan during the last 4 years are given in Annexure.

(c): The action has been initiated for establishment of one awareness Centre at Jaipur. Training has been provided to 46 Prograssive Fish Farmers

(d),(e)&(f): Action has been initiated for survey of Fisheries Potential in Rajasthan by Fisheries Research Station, Karnal (Government of India)

Annexure

Statement referred to in reply to part (b) of Unstarred Question No.6923 for answer in Lok Sabha on 13.5.2002.

year-wise releases made under various Centrally Sponsored/Central Sector Schemes on Fisheries to Rajasthan during last four years.

(Rs. in lakh)

Sl.No.	Scheme	1998-1999	1999-2000	2000-2001	2001-2002
1	Central Sector Scheme	on Fisheries Training	and Extension	0	2.10	0	10.00
2	Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Freshwater Aquaculture through	Fish Farmers Development Agencies(FFDAs)	0	0	0	17.26
3	Central Sector Scheme	on Development of	Inland Fisheries	Statistics	7.00	8.00	6.75	8.40

Question : PROMOTION OF FISHERIES IN RAJASTHAN

Answer given by the minister

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