Question : INDIAN OCEAN TUNA COMMISSION TREATY

(a) whether the Government proposes to review India`s participation in the Indian Ocean Tuna commission (IOTC) Treaty;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken in this regard;

(c) whether India is not getting fair terms through the IOTC treaty; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Madam. India is getting its due privileges in the IOTC.

(d) Does not arise.