(a) the details of the plan to establish multipurpose seaweed parks within Tamil Nadu
along with its present status;
(b) the details of the funds estimated for the same;
(c) whether the Government has fixed any target for the establishment of multipurpose
seaweed parks in Tamil Nadu in near future; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)
(a) to (d) The Government of India during Budget speech for FY 2021-22 has announced that a Multipurpose Seaweed Park will be established in Tamil Nadu to promote seaweed cultivation. Accordingly, Government of Tamil Nadu has been requested to send the necessary proposal and the Government of Tamil Nadu has since submitted a project proposal for a Multipurpose Seaweed Park to be established in Tamil Nadu. The State Government has been advised to formulate a detailed project report with firmed up project cost.
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