Question : JOINT VENTURE PROJECT FOR DEEP SEA TUNA FISHERY

(a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested the Union Government for according sanction for joint venture project with World Tuna Development International Inc. (WTDI) for the exploitation of deep Sea Tuna Fishery;

(b) if so, whether the requisite information desired by the Union Government has been furnished by the Andhra Pradesh Government.

(c) if so, when was said information received by the Government; and

(d) by when the proposal is likely to be cleared?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV):

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) No, Sir. Full particulars as required by the Union Government have not been furnished by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Certain clarifications from other concerned Central Ministries also awaited.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) The proposal can be further examined only on receipt of all requisite information.