Question : Development of Fisheries

(a) the number of Fish Farmers Development Agencies working in the State of Andhra Pradesh;

(b) the work undertaken by such agencies in that State for the development of fisheries during the last three years; and

(c) the Central assistance sanctioned during the said period for assisting the Fish Farmers Development Agencies of Andhra Pradesh?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE
(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)



(a)&(b): A total of 23 Fish Farmers Development Agencies were working in 23 districts of the undivided Andhra Pradesh till they were wounded up by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1996-97.
(c): Does not arise.

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