(a) whether the Government has made any assessment of the effects of Tsunami on sea food industry in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the total export of sea food made during each of the last two years and the current year;
(d) the percentage decrease in exports as compared to the previous years; and
(e) the action taken by the Government to increase export and to revoke anti-dumping duties imposed on sea food?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) & (b) An expert Committee was constituted to study and review the long term impact of Tsunami on the ocean eco-system and its resources. The effects of Tsunami on coastal aqua culture have also been assessed by MPEDA. The findings of the Committee and MPEDA indicate that marine fisheries have suffered the loss of infrastructure, craft and gear due to Tsunami. Shrimp hatcheries and aquaculture farms have also suffered damages.
(c) &(d) As per the export figures compiled by MPEDA, on the basis of shipping bills and invoices, the export of marine products during the last two years and the current year ( upto December, 2005) have been as follows:
(In US $ Million)
Year Exports Percentage Growth
2003-04 1330.76 (-) 6.61 2004-05 1478.48 11.10 2005-06 (Provisional) (Upto Dec., 2005 1190.44 5.63