(a) whether the Union Government has taken decision to accord licenses to Taiwanese fishing vessels while Murari Committee clearly stated in its report that no foreign fishingship be allowed in Indian water; and
(b) if so, the reasons for non-implementation of the recommendations of Murari Committee on Fishing?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) & (b) As per the EXIM Policy in-force, new trawlers and other fishing vessels as well as second hand vessels up to ten years old are allowed to be imported freely subject to approval or guidelines issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture. However, import of second hand trawlers and other fishing vessels above ten years is restricted and is allowed only against a license. As regards Murari Committee Report and its implementation, required information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.