Question : FISH PROCESSING INDUSTRY



(a) whether the Government are aware of long coast and ample scope of fishing in Tamilnadu;

(b) if so, whether there is any proposal to set up fish processing industry in Tamilnadu;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (DR DEBENDRA PRADHAN)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b), (c) & (d): There are no proposals pending in this Ministry which seek financial assistance under Plan Schemes for establishing fish processing industry in Tamil Nadu.