(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government
of West Bengal under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Inland Fisheries
and Aquaculture for 2011-12 and 2012-13 ;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the amount sanctioned and released so far, year-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR.CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) to (c): Yes, madam. A proposal for ` 357 lakh was received from Government of
West Bengal for development of freshwater, brackishwater aquaculture and cold water fisheries
during 2011-12. A sum of ` 180 lakh has been released as first installment. No proposal for
2012-13 has been received from the State Government under the said scheme.