(a) the details of the measures taken by the Government to promote inland water fishing in the country especially in rural areas;
(b) whether the Government has formulated any special programme for the promotion of aquaculture and its related works in rural areas of the country; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(DR.SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)
(a) to (c): The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is promoting inland water fishing in reservoirs, wetlands and rivers in the country, including rural areas, by providing financial assistance for stocking of fish fingerlings, river ranching, procurement of craft and gear, construction of landing centres, conducting training & demonstration to farmers under the schemes on Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture and the National Fisheries Development Board. For promoting aquaculture activities, the Department is also providing assistance for installation of cages in reservoirs, construction and renovation of fish ponds & tanks, construction of fish hatcheries, fish seed rearing farms, raceways etc. The Government has recently approved a restructured scheme on ‘Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries’ by merging and integrating the existing schemes of fisheries of the Department, for integrated & holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture.
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