Question : ASSISTANCE TO FISHERY HARBOURS

(a) whether the Government in recent past had approved 100 per cent Central assistance to some of the Fishery Harbours in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the status of Jakhau Fishery harbour in Gujarat during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to establish fisheries training institute in the country based on a new technology; and

(d) If so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which it is likely to be established?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a) & (b) No, Madam. The Central Government has not approved 100 per cent Central assistance for construction of any fishing harbour in the country during the last three years. The fishing harbour at Jakhau in Kutch District of Gujarat was approved in May 1993 with 100% Central assistance due to its strategic location.

(c) No, Madam,

(d) Does not arise.