(a) whether the Government has reviewed the problems of fishermen in various States;
(b) if so, the scheme proposed to be implemented for them; and
(c) the details of the steps taken to review their problems and for the upliftment of their livelihood?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING
(SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)
(a) to (c): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries, for overall development of the fisheries sector including welfare of fishers/fish farmers and strengthening of their livelihood in the country. Under CSS assistance is provided for construction of fishermen houses, relief assistance during fishing ban period, Group accident Insurance to active fishers, construction of new pond, renovation of existing pond including input cost, establishment of fish seed hatcheries, craft and gear, construction of landing centres, installation of cages/pens in reservoirs and other open water bodies, training, skill development and capacity building, motorisation of traditional craft, safety of fishermen at Sea, procurement of FRP boats and insulated fish ice holding boxes, rebate on high speed diesel, seaweed cultivation, Bivalve culture, pearl culture, development of post harvest infrastructure etc. Besides, Government of India has also extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to meet their working capital needs. The KCC facility will help fishers and fish farmers to meet their short term working capital requirements.
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