(a) whether the Union Government has received any request from the Government
of Orissa for transferring Paradeep fishing harbour to the State Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
(a) whether the Union Government has received any request from the Government
of Orissa for transferring Paradeep fishing harbour to the State Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a) to (c) Yes; Madam. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry` of Agriculture has in February,
2009 accorded approval to the proposal of Government of Orissa for transfer of the affairs of management, maintenance and
operation of Paradeep Fishing Harbour, to the State Government from Paradeep Port Trust.