Question : MARINE UNIVERSITIES

(a) the number of Central and State Marine Universities/Research Centres at present in the country, State-wise;

(b) whether the Union Government is contemplating to open more Marine Universities in future;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(d) the criteria/process adopted for opening of Marine University;

(e) whether the government has any proposal to open Marine University/Research Centre in Tamil Nadu; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the time by which such University is likely to be opened?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARIQ ANWAR)

(a) There are 02 State Agricultural Universities exclusively devoted for Fisheries Sector. In addition, there are 23 Fishery Colleges under the State Agricultural Universities (list attached, Annexure-II). List of Research/Regional Centres under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is enclosed at Annexure-I.

(b) to (f) No, Madam. The Union Government has no such plan.