DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES
RAJYA SABHA
The Government proposes
to develop the fisheries sector to boost the economy. The major
components of the action plan, prepared for this purpose are extending
fish farming into new area, introduction of economically advantageous
species and diversification of technology. A network of 429 Fish
Farmers Development Agencies established in the potential districts
in all the States and the Union Territory of Pondicherry provides
a package of technical , financial and extension support to fish
farmers. Assistance in the form of subsidy is extended to fish
farmers for a number of development activities such as construction
of ponds, reclamation or renovation of ponds and tanks, first
year inputs like fish seed, fish feed, fertilizers and manures,
integrated fish farming, running water fish culture, fish seed
hatcheries, fish feed units, etc.
This information
was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Shri Hukumdeo
Narayan Yaday in reply a question by Shri B.J.Panda in the Rajya
Sabha today.
