(a) whether there is a vast scope to promote Inland Fisheries in Orissa;
(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard during the last three years; and
(c) the central assistance sanctioned to the State for the purpose during the said
period?
(a) whether there is a vast scope to promote Inland Fisheries in Orissa;
(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard during the last three years; and
(c) the central assistance sanctioned to the State for the purpose during the said
period?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The Government of India is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on
Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture. The scheme is having six
components, namely, development of freshwater aquaculture, development of
brackishwater aquaculture, development of coldwater fisheries, development of
waterlogged areas, productive utilization of saline/alkaline soils for aquaculture and
inland capture fisheries (reservoirs/rivers etc.). The above scheme is being implemented
by the State/UT Governments. Under the scheme, expenditure on developmental
activities is shared on 75:25 basis between the Government of India and the State/UT
Governments.
(c): During the last three years, the State Government of Orissa was provided
Rs.435.21 lakh as central share for development of inland fisheries under the above
scheme.