(a) the steps being taken by the Government to save the fishermen from the fury of
national calamities;
(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give
special package covering all such needs besides providing the enhanced ex-gratia-cum
insurance facility; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y.NAIK)
(a)to(c): It is primarily the responsibility of the State Government to provide relief to the
people affected, including fishermen, in the wake of natural calamities and take
appropriate measures with emphasis on preparedness and public awareness. The
Central Government supplements the effort of the State through Centrally Sponsored
Schemes for fishermen which relate to
(i) motorisation of traditional crafts,
(ii) effective
implementation of Maritime Zones of India, Act, 1981 by providing central Grant to
Coast Guard inter-alia to assist fishermen in distress,
(iii) national welfare of Fishermen
with components of Group Accident Insurance, Saving-Cum-Relief and Development of
Model Fishermen Villages.