(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from various State Governments
for promotion of fisheries and imparting fisheries training to progressive fishermen outside
their respective States;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) &(b) The Central Government receives proposals from several State Governments seeking assistance under
the Centrally Sponsored/ Central Sector Schemes, for promotion of fisheries and for imparting training
to fishermen. These schemes are: a) Development of Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture b) National Scheme
for Welfare of fishermen c) Development of Marine Fisheries Infrastructure & Post Harvest operation, and
d) Strengthening of Database and Geographical Information system for the Fishery Sector. Besides, National
Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) provides assistance for various fishery development activities & training
of fishermen.
Under the “Training & Extension†component of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “National Scheme for Welfare
of Fishermenâ€, assistance is provided to State Governments for training of fishermen, establishment of Fish
Farmers Training & Awareness Centre, organization of workshops/ seminars etc. NFDB also provides assistance
for training of fishermen under its Human Resources Development programme. The training is provided on
different aquaculture practices, processing of fish & extension activities to the farmers.
(c) These schemes are demand driven and the funds are released to the State Governments on proposals
which are in accordance with the guidelines of these schemes and depending upon availability of funds.