(a) whether the Government had abandoned the Deep Sea Fishery Policy in
2012-13 due to delays in clearance from diverse Government agencies;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to revive the deep sea fishery sector
within the next two fiscal years; and
(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps proposed to enquire whether
foreign companies have been instigating complaints against the Deep Sea
Fishery Policy in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(DR.CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a): No, Madam.
(b): Does not arise.
(c) and (d): The Government through an Inter-ministerial Empowered Committeed
on Marine Fisheries and Specific Expert Group(s)/ Committee(s) that
are constituted from time to time, regularly reviews the deep sea
guidelines and policies including the issues raised in various fora, to
provide an enabling environment for the growth of deep sea fisheries.