Final Annual Report 2022-23 English

ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23
Annual Report
2022-23
Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Government of India
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
CONTENTS
1. Department of Fisheries – An overview 1
2. Overview of the Indian Fisheries Sector 13
3. Major Schemes and Programmes of Department of Fisheries 20
3.1 Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana 20
3.2 Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund 31
3.3 Kisan Credit Card 31
3.4 Important Programmes Organized 32
4. Sagar Parikrama Yatra Program 47
5. Subordinate and autonomous organizations of Department of Fisheries 50
5.1 National Fisheries Development Board 50
5.2 Coastal Aquaculture Authority 63
5.3 Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery 72
5.4 Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training 77
5.5 Fisheries Survey of India 90
5.6 National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training 101
6. Trade Matters 110
7. Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan 113
8. Empowerment of Women 114
9. International Cooperation 117
10. Departmental Accounting Organization 122
11. Annexure–I 135
12. Annexure–II 137
13. Abbreviations 138
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Chapter 1
Department of Fisheries- An Overview
1.1 Organizational Structure c. Promotion of Mariculture, Seaweed

C u l t i va t i o n , C a g e C u l t u re , R A S ,
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &
Ornamental Fisheries, Cold Water
Dairying comprises of two Departments namely,
Fisheries and Fisheries Trade
Department of Fisheries and Department of
Animal Husbandry & Dairying. Department of d. Development of Fisheries Infrastructure
Fisheries was carved from the erstwhile e. Inland Fisheries Development
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & f. Establishment of the network of Aquatic
Fisheries vide Cabinet Secretariat's Notification quarantine
No.1/21/21/2018-Cab dated 5th February, 2019. g. Mapping of water bodies through GIS etc.
The Department is under the charge of Shri
The Department also undertakes the formulation
Parshottam Rupala, Hon'ble Union Minister of
of policies, strategies, programmes and plans on
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. He is
fisheries, to draft related laws, regulations and
assisted by two Ministers of State for Fisheries,
provisions and organize their supervision and
Animal Husbandry & Dairying namely, Dr. L
implementation across the States/UTs.
Murugan and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan. The
administrative head of the Department is the 1.1.2 List of Subjects allocated is as follows:
Secretary, Fisheries. a. Industries, the control of which by the
Secretary Fisheries are assisted by two Joint Union is declared by Parliament by law to
Secretaries with divisions namely Inland and be expedient in Public interest as far as
Marine Fisheries. The organizational structure of these relate to Development of fish feed
the Department and work allocations are given in and fish products with the limitation that
Annexure l. in regard to the development of
industries, the functions of the
1.1.1 Functions
Department of Fisheries do not go further
The Department is responsible for matters than the formulation of the demand and
relating to formulation of policies and schemes fixation of targets
pertaining to Development of Inland, Marine and b. Promotion and development of Fishing
Coastal Fisheries and Fishery Institutes including and Fisheries (inland, marine and beyond
its four subordinate institutions, one autonomous territorial waters) and its associated
body and one regulatory authority. activities, including infrastructure
The Department advises the State Governments/ development, marketing, exports and
Union Territories (UTs) in formulation of policies institutional arrangements etc.
and programmes in the field of fisheries. The main c. Welfare of fishermen and other fisher-folk
focus of the activities is on the following: and strengthening of their livelihoods
a. Expansion of Aquaculture in fresh and d. Liaison and co-operation with
Brackish water international organizations in matters
b. Conservation and sustainability of Marine relating to Fisheries development
Fisheries Resources e. Fisheries Statistics
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f. Matters relating to loss of fish stock due to project known as Deep Sea Fishing Station (DSFS)
natural calamities with the objective of augmenting food supply
g. Regulation of fish stock importation, through development of deep-sea fishing. As a
Quarantine and Certification humble beginning, the institute started its
activities with one vessel named as 'S.T. Meena' -a
h. Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai
mine sweeper converted into a trawler. The main
i. Legislation with regards to the Prevention objectives of DSFS were charting of fishing
of the extension of infectious or grounds and training of deep-sea fishing
contagious diseases or pests affecting fish personnel.
from one State to another
Realizing the gigantic task of DSFS, the
j. Legislation with regards to the Pattern of
Government of India established a number of
financial assistance to various State
such stations on both east and west coasts of
Undertakings, Fisheries Development
India. FSI has thus emerged as the nodal fishery
Scheme through State agencies/Co-
institute in India with the primary responsibility of
operative Unions
survey and assessment of fishery resources in the
k. Preser vation, protection and Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and
improvement of fish stocks and adjoining areas for promoting sustainable
prevention of diseases thereof, Veterinary exploitation and management of the Marine
training and practice Fishery resources.
l. Insurance of fish stock
FSI currently undertake survey of deep-sea
1.2 Subordinate offices/Fisher y demersal resources, coastal pelagic resources,
oceanic tuna resources, habitat management and
Institutions functioning under the
assessment of risk to habitats, investigations and
Department
research in coral reef ecosystems among other
The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of activities.
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has four
1.2.2 Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical
institutions/sub-ordinate offices under its fold.
and Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi
These institutions are (i) Fishery Survey of India
(FSI), Mumbai (ii) Central Institute for Fisheries Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and
Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET), Engineering Training (CIFNET) is the only national
Kochi, (iii) National Institute for Fisheries and institute of its kind in the country to impart the
Engineering Training (NIFPHATT), Kochi, and (iv) training requirements of technical and certified
Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for personnel such as Skippers, Mates, Engineers,
Fisheries (CICEF), Bengaluru. Besides these four Engine Drivers of power fishing vessels as
Institutes, DoF has two autonomous/ regulatory s t i p u l a t e d i n t h e M e rc h a n t S h i p p i n g
bodies namely the National Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1987.
Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad and the
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), Chennai. A CIFNET is also responsible for developing the
brief on the Institutes is as follows: required technical manpower for supporting the
shore establishments and for effective operation
1.2.1 Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai of fishing vessels. The various short-term courses
conducted by the Institute covering an integrated
The Fishery Survey of India (FSI) was established
multidisciplinary area of Fishing Technology
in the year 1946 by Government of India, as a pilot
Nautical Science and Marine Engineering have
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benefited personnel working in international (MFVS). After the cessation of the FAO/UN
institutions and various organizations under the assistance, the Institute received technical
Central/State Government departments, colleges assistance in the form of equipment and expert
and other Public/Private sector establishments. consultancy services from Swedish International
The Institute is currently focusing on the skill Development Agency (SIDA) for a period of 2
development trainings of fishermen in deep sea years from January 1974. In August 1983, it was
fishing for oceanic tuna, responsible fishing renamed as Central Institute of Coastal
practices and teaches about the devastating Engineering for Fishery (CICEF). Technical
effects of marine pollution through their course expertise was further developed in the
curriculum. subsequent years since August 1983. The
Institute is also catering to the requirements of
1.2.3 National Institute of Fisheries Post-
Aquaculture Engineering for development of
Harvest Technology & Training, Kochi
Coastal Aquaculture Farms along the Indian
The National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest coast. The Institute received United Nations
Technology and Training (NIFPHATT), erstwhile Development Plan (UNDP)/Food and Agriculture
known as 'Integrated Fisheries Project', was Organisation (FAO) assistance in the form of
established 1972 to oversee all-round equipment and consultants from 1986 to 1991 for
development of Post-Harvest Technologies. the development of coastal aquaculture farms.
NIFPHATT envisages delivery of the best quality The Institute has thus been playing a pivotal role
fish and fish products through minimal post- in assisting the maritime States/UTs in extending
harvest losses and maximized post-harvest fish the necessary technical support in conducting
utilization. Post-harvest technology up gradation engineering and economic investigations.
is achieved through adaptive research to suit the
1.3 Autonomous and Regulator y
ever increasing and fast changing consumer
needs by developing new processes, products
Bodies
and packaging. Dissemination of the upgraded The details of the Autonomous and Regulatory
technology is achieved through consultancy, Bodies of the Department are given below:
training, popularization of products and
consumer response surveys etc. 1.3.1 National Fisheries Development Board,
Hyderabad
1.2.4 Central Institute of Coastal Engineering
for Fisheries, Bengaluru National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
was set up in September 2006, with its Head
Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Quarter at Hyderabad, the organization is
Fisheries (CICEF), Bengaluru was established in recognized for promotion and development of
January, 1968 as Pre-investment Survey of Fishing Fisheries and Aquaculture in India and has been
Harbours (PISFH) by the Ministry of Agriculture, driving dedicatedly the stakeholders mainly
Government of India in collaboration with Food fishers through various need-based projects for
and Agriculture Organisation of the United technology up gradation, species diversification
Nations (FAO/UN). The primary objective of in aquaculture, dissemination of new and
establishing the Institute was to carry out improved fish varieties, promoting seaweed
engineering and economic investigations and cultivation, ornamental fisheries, training &
prepare techno-economic feasibility reports for capacity building etc. Acting as a catalyst for
the development of fishery harbours at suitable State/UT fisheries departments and Stakeholders
sites along the Indian coast and to provide fishery in the promotion and implementation of schemes
harbour facilities to Mechanized Fishing Vessels such as PMMSY & FIDF, identifying the gaps & as
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an advisory/technical body and outreach (FISHCOPFED) is a national level federation of

extension services in implementing the activities. fisheries cooperatives and the apex institution of
NFDB has played a crucial and exemplary role in Indian Fisheries Cooperative Movement. It was
promoting infrastructure facilities to bring a established in 1980 as All India Federation of
s i g n i f i c a n t i m p ro v e m e n t i n h a n d l i n g , Fishermen Cooperatives and was rechristened as
preservation, and marketing of fish, increasing National Federation of Fishers Cooperatives Ltd.
production and productivity, improve the in 1982.
livelihoods of fishers, promoting
FISHCOPFED is governed by its own approved
entrepreneurship opportunities in fisheries,
bye-laws and through the provisions of Multi
providing insurance support and establishing e-
States Cooperative Society (MSCS) Act 2002.
trading platforms for the market price
regularization, organizing outreach activities FISHCOPFED aims to serve, develop and uplift the
such as fish festivals, outdoor & digital campaigns socio-economic condition of fishers in the
to increase consumption of fish and also provides country. It facilitates, coordinates and promotes
financial assistance fishing industry in India through cooperative
1.3.2 Coastal Aquaculture Authority, efforts
Chennai
1.4 Major Initiatives taken towards
The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) was Enhanced and Sustainable Fish production
established under the Coastal Aquaculture
Authority Act, 2005 vide Gazette Notification Recognizing the potential of the sector, to
dated 22nd December, 2005. The aims and consolidate the achievements of Blue Revolution
objectives of the Authority are to regulate Coastal and provide focused attention to the sector, the
Aquaculture activities in the areas notified by the Department of Fisheries is implementing Pradhan
Central Government as 'coastal areas' and for Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
matters connected therewith or incidental The Government of India in May 2020 approved
thereto. The Authority is empowered to make PMMSY with an estimated investment of
regulations for the construction and operation of Rs. 20,050 Crores comprising of Central share of
aquaculture farms in coastal areas, to register Rs. 9,407 Crores, State share of Rs. 4,880 Crores
aquaculture farms and hatcheries, inspect them and beneficiaries contribution of Rs. 5,763 Crores
to ascertain their environmental impact, remove for a period of five years from FY 2020-21 to
or demolish coastal aquaculture farms which FY2024-25. During the current financial year,
cause pollution, fixing standards for coastal proposals with a total cost of Rs. 7007.23 Crores
aquaculture inputs. Through these controls and with central share of Rs. 3224.19 Crores were
measures, CAA aims to facilitate environmentally approved. In the Budget Estimates 2022-23, the
responsible and socially acceptable coastal Department has been allocated total budgetary
aquaculture. support of Rs. 2,118.47 Crores that was revised to
In addition to the above, there is a National Level a total budgetary support of Rs. 1,624.18 Crores
registered society, viz., National Federation of including allocations for scheme and non-
Fishers' Cooperatives Ltd. (FISHCOPFED), New scheme components. The Component wise,
Delhi. Budget Estimates (BE), Revised Estimates (RE) and
Expenditure for 2022-23 are indicated in
1.3.3 National Federation of Fishers Annexure–II.
Cooperatives Ltd.
The scheme intends to address critical gaps in fish
National Federation of Fishers Cooperatives Ltd.
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production and productivity, in fusion of productive utilization of saline/ alkaline

innovation and modern technology, post-harvest areas
infrastructure & management, modernization g. Integrated development of reservoirs
and strengthening of value chain, traceability,
h. Species Diversification through new
establishing a robust fisheries management
candidate etc.
framework and fishers' welfare. Due focus is also
being given to creating awareness for harnessing With the aim to increase productivity and reduce
of fisheries potential in a sustainable, responsible, post- harvest losses, a number of sub-
inclusive and equitable manner. Also, in order to activities/components are envisaged under the
enhance competitiveness of Fisheries sector, PMMSY scheme. To this effect, adoption of
facilitate economies of scale, generate higher modern technologies in production and post-
incomes, and accelerate growth and expansion of harvest management including High-density
the sector in an organized manner, 'Cluster or aquaculture in ponds, Recirculatory Aquaculture
Area based approach' is being adopted while System (RAS), Biofloc, cage culture, nano-feed
approving and implementing the beneficiary- live feed technology, block chain, value addition,
oriented components/activities. quality preservations and marketing etc. will aim
for "more crop per drop". Provisions are made
The PMMSY scheme intends to double the
under the PMMSY Scheme for giving assistance
income of fishers, fish farmers and fish workers by
for expansion of culture area, focus on
2024-25, enhance fish production to 22 Million
diversification of species, catering demand and
Metric Tonnes (MMT) by 2024-25 (up from 13.75
supply of quality brood and seed of cultivable
MMT in 2018-19) at an average annual growth of
species and specie-specific feeds.
about 9 percent (up from 7 percent during 2018-
19). PMMSY further intends to increase These provisions are directed towards
Aquaculture productivity to 5 tonnes per ha (up establishment of adequate number of brood
from national average of 3 tonnes per ha), create banks, hatcheries, seed rearing units, specific
critical fisheries infrastructure, reduce post- pathogen free or resistant seed, genetically
harvest losses, modernize and strengthen value improved brood stock, and feed mills.
chain, double export earnings to Rs. 1,00,000
Crores, enhance domestic fish consumption with In order to address the infrastructural
corresponding health benefits, attract requirements for the Fisheries sector, a dedicated
investments in Fisheries sector from other fund namely Fisheries and Aquaculture
sources (State, private etc.) and generate direct Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was
and in direct employment opportunities of about created in 2018-19 with a fund size of Rs. 7,522.48
55 Lakhs in the Fisheries sector from other Crores. Concessional finance is provided for
sources. Some of the 'thrust' areas addressed development of fisheries infrastructure through
under the PMMSY scheme are as below: interest subvention to the Eligible Entities (EEs),
including State Governments/UTs and State
a. Mariculture including seaweed cultivation
entities for development of identified fisheries
b. Ornamental and recreational fisheries infrastructure facilities.
c. Quality Seed
In the year 2018-19, Government of India
d. Optimal harvesting of deep sea and extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card KCC) to
oceanic resources Fisheries and Animal Husbandry farmers to help
e. Cold water fisheries them meet their working capital needs. It will help
Fisheries and Animal Husbandry farmers to meet
f. D e ve l o p m e n t of a q u a c u l t u re b y
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their short-term credit requirements of rearing of minorities, Ex-Servicemen and differently-abled

animals, poultry birds, fish, shrimp, other aquatic persons. Presently, there is no dedicated cell in
organisms and capture of fish. The fisheries the Department for implementation of
related working capital components covered Government policy on reservation. However,
under KCC include recurring costs towards seed, Liaison Officer for Scheduled Castes (SCs)
feed, organic and inorganic fertilizers, lime/other Scheduled Tribes (STS) /Other Backward Castes
soil conditioners, harvesting and marketing (OBCs) Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/
charges, fuel/electricity charges, labour, lease Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Ex-
rent etc. Servicemen respectively has already been
appointed in the Department to look after the
1.5 Public Grievances Cell reservation matters related to recruitment as per
reservation policy.
A Public Grievances Cell has been set up in the
Department to look into grievances of the public. 1.7 Vigilance Division
A comprehensive review has been undertaken to
upgrade the Centralised Public Grievance Redress Vigilance Division processes vigilance
and Monitoring System (CPGRAM) to make it cases/disciplinary cases pertaining to the
more responsive to the needs of the citizen. Department and its subordinate offices. Various
Nodal officer for dealing with the PGs is DS preventive vigilance measures have been taken to
(Administration) and appellate authority is Joint sensitized the officials like orientation
Secretary (Administration). As per the guidelines programme on administrative vigilance and
of DARPG, steps have been taken for deeper interaction with heads and vigilance officers of
analysis of grievances, universalization of subordinate officers. Quarterly progressive
CPGRAM version 7.0 for auto routing of grievance Report has been submitted on CVC Portal, Probity
to last mile etc., appointment of schemes officers information has been submitted in the respective
as Public Grievance Officers. Public Grievance portal. The Chief Vigilance Officer monitors the
officers have been sensitized to resolve vigilance cases on a regular basis. Vigilance
grievances within the prescribed timelines of 30 Awareness Week was celebrated in the
days. The details of public grievances in the Department from 31st October to 6th November
Department from 1st April 2022 to 31st 2022 on the theme “Corruption free India for a
December 2022are given below: developed nation”. Various activities have been
undertaken during the vigilance awareness week.
Receipt Case
Brought during Total disposed Closing 1.8 Progressive use of Hindi
forward said receipt during said balance
period period Official Language Section was established in the
52 320 372 353 19 Department consequent upon creation and
manning of one post of Assistant Director (OL)
1.6 Liaison Officer for Scheduled Castes and two posts of Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
(SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs)/Persons with for the first time in this Department.
Disabilities (PWD) Consequently, the system of engaging
Consultants for translation etc. was dispensed
T h e D e pa r t m e n t e n d e a vo r s f o r s t r i c t with. The Section has proactively initiated various
implementation of the orders issued by the activities towards implementation of Official
Government of India from time to time regarding Language policy of the Government.
reservation in services for SCs, STs. OBCs
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Official Language Implementation Committee for speedy disposal. During the year 2022-23 (1st
(OLIC) has been constituted under the April to 31st December, 2022), 172 RTI
Chairmanship of Joint Secretary (Administration). applications and 25 RTI Appeals were received in
The progress in use of Hindi in the Department is the Department.
being reviewed in meetings and suggestions
received are being implemented to promote the 1.10 Prevention of Harassment of
use of Hindi in official work. As a result, the Women Employees
percentage of correspondence in Hindi has
A committee for prevention of sexual harassment
c o n s i d e r a b l y i n c re a s e d . Pa r l i a m e n t a r y
of women at workplace exists in the Department
Committee on Official Language has inspected
to look into the complaints of sexual harassment.
NFDB HQ, Hyderabad, CIFNET HQ, Kochi and FSI
There is no complaint of sexual harassment at
HQ, Mumbai during 2022 and they expressed
workplace either at the Department or
satisfaction over the performance of this newly
organizations under its administrative control of
created small Department.
the Department during 2022.
'Hindi Pakhwada' was organized in the
1.11 Minimum Government, Maximum
Department from 17th to 30th September 2022.
During the for tnight, various events/
Governance
competitions like essay writing, noting and Efficient decision making is fundamental to
drafting, painting, typing/shorthand etc. were responsive and accountable governance.
conducted and the officials of the Department Accelerating the pace and efficiency of decision
participated enthusiastically. The winners were making is crucial for economic growth and
awarded cash prize by Secretary of the enhancing the ease of living of citizens/ease of
Department. Official Language Workshops were doing business. Accordingly, various actions have
organized wherein officials were given been initiated with an aim to Minimum
information on various Official Language policies, Government, Maximum governance that include
Acts, rules and other instructions. reduction in channels of submission, delegation
of powers at appropriate levels, use of Desk
Hindi Salahkar Samiti under the chairmanship of
Officer System, digitization of Central Registry
Hon'ble Minister for FAHD has been constituted
Units and leveraging technology to the extent
and its first meeting was held in November, 2022.
possible. E-office has been ungraded to version
1.9 Implementation of Right to 7.0 for seamless inter transfer of files and receipts
Information (RTI) Act, 2005 among Ministr y/Depar tment and with
organizations..
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005,
Department has designated Central Public Pendency is being monitored and reviewed
Information Officers (CPIOS) and Appellate regularly. Monthly Report on significant
Authorities. Similarly, separate CPIOS and development and monitoring of various issues
Appellate Authorities under RTI Act have been namely, presentation made before Prime
designated for various subordinate offices and Minister, Central State Cooperation, and
autonomous organizations under administrative decisions of cabinet and cabinet Committee
control of the Department. RTI applications through e-Samiksha portal is being done
received through online RTI Portal or otherwise regularly.
were forwarded online to the concerned CPIOS
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Chapter 2
Overview of the Indian Fisheries Sector
2.1 Indian Fisheries Sector-Current In 2018, total fisheries potential of India was
Scenario estimated at 22.31 MMT consisting of the Marine
Fisheries potential at 5.31 MMT and the Inland
India is the third largest fish producing country in Fisheries potential at 17 MMT. India is also a
the world and accounts for 7.96 percent of the major producer of fish through Aquaculture and
global production. The total fish production ranks second in the world after China. Inland fish
during FY 2022-23 is estimated at 16.25 MMT production constitutes about 75 percent of the
with a contribution of 12.12 MMT from Inland total fish production of the country. The fish
sector and 4.13 MMT from Marine sector. The production in the country has shown continuous
annual average growth rate in the Fisheries sector and sustained increment since independence.
has been 7% over the last five years. The Fisheries During 2021-22, 77 percent of Marine Fisheries
sector plays an important role in the national potential and 71 percent of the Inland Fisheries
economy and the share of Fisheries sector in the potential have been harnessed.
total Gross Value Added (GVA), at Constant prices,
in 2022-2023 is estimated at Rs. 1,37,716 Crores Fish being an affordable and rich source of animal
that constitutes about 1.09 percent of the total protein, is one of the healthiest options to
national GVA and 6.72 percent of agricultural GVA mitigate hunger and nutrient deficiency. The
Fisheries and aquaculture continue to be an sector has immense potential to double its
important source of food, nutrition, income and exports. Thus sustained and focused attention is
livelihood to millions of people. The fisheries given to the fisheries sector by the Union
sector of India has shown an impressive growth Government through policy and financial support
rate of 9.03% (Constant Price: 2011-12) during to accelerate its development in a sustainable,
the year 2015-16 to 2020-21. responsible, inclusive and equitable manner.
During FY 2021-22, export of marine products India is also a major producer of fish through
stood at 1.37 MMT and valued at Rs. 57,586.48 Aquaculture and ranks second in the world after
Crores (USD: 7.76 billion) with an impressive China. Inland fish production constitutes about
average annual growth rate of about 10% in 75 percent of the total fish production of the
recent years. As for overseas markets, USA country and annual growth rate of production has
continued to be the major importer of Indian also been high. The fish production has increased
seafood with an import worth USD 3371.66 from 5.66 MMT in 2000-01 to 8.67 MMT in 2011-
Million, accounting for a share of 43.45 percent in 12 and further to 16.25 MMT in 2021-22.
terms of US dollar value.
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180
162.48
160 147.25
141.64
135.73
140 127.04
In Million Metric Tonne
120 114.31
107.62
102.6
95.79
100 90.4
82.31 86.66
80
60
40
20
Marine Inland Total
A shift from capture fisheries to aquaculture has the priorities for the development of both the
been observed in Inland Fisheries during the last Marine Fisheries and the Inland Fisheries sectors
two and a half decades. Freshwater aquaculture through:
with a share of 34 percent in Inland Fisheries in a. Mechanisation of country craft or
mid 1980 has increased to about 76 percent in introduction of new mechanized boats
recent years.
b. Development of fishing harbor facilities
2.2 Fisheries Sector in India c. Supply of requisites to fishermen
The history of fisheries in India dates back to the d. Development of marketing activities
days of the Harappan civilization. Reference to e. Provision of ice and cold storage and
fish, its trade and fisher community are found in transport facilities
the Songs of the Sangam Period/Litrature (1st to
f. Introduction of mother ship operations
4th Century A.D.) The importance and the role of
Fisheries sector was officially recognized in India, g. Provision for off-shore fishing with larger
through the enactment of the "Indian Fisheries powered vessels such as purse-se iners
Act" in 1897. This Act laid the foundation of the and trawlers
development of the Fisheries sector in India and h. Survey and stocking of new culturable
delineated the responsibility of the provinces, waters
towards the development and conservation of i. Collection of fry
fisheries in the country. Through this Act, the
provinces were empowered to formulate Recognizing the importance of the sector,
Rules/Laws for the conservation of the fish and Department of Fisheries was created in February,
fisheries resources. 2019 to provide sustained and focused attention
towards the development of the sector. This was
The First Five Year Plan (1951–1956) of followed by the creation of an independent
Government of India, with its telescopic outlook Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &
drew the canvas of the Fisheries Planear marking Dairying in June, 2019.
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The main objectives of the Department are to Fisheries resources are in the form of rivers and
enhance fish production and productivity in an canals, flood plain lakes, ponds and tanks,
environmentally sustainable and socially reservoirs, brackish water, saline/alkaline affected
equitable basis, harness the untapped potential areas etc.
of Indian fisheries, conservation of aquatic
The Marine resources of the country comprise an
resources and genetic diversity, preservation of
EEZ of 2.02 million sq.km, a continental shelf area
health of ecosystems, strengthening of
of 0.53 million sq. km and a coastline of 8,118 km.
infrastructure in harvest, post-harvest, value-
The Marine Fisheries potential in the Indian
addition & marketing and upliftment of fishers
waters has been estimated at 5.31 MMT
and aqua-farmers communities with gainful
constituting about 43.3 percent demersal, 49.5
employment opportunities and capacity
percent pelagic and 4.3 percent oceanic groups,
strengthening.
The trend analysis of Indian Fisheries sector
As Fisheries is a State Subject, so historically reveals a paradigm shift from Marine dominated
investments in the sector, particularly in the fisheries to a scenario where Inland Fisheries have
fishing villages/coastal fishing villages, fishing emerged as a major contributor to the overall fish
harbours and ports have been made by the production in the country. As seen in the below
states' for the welfare and support of the chart, Inland Fisheries presently have a share of 75
fishermen community' However, with the percent in total fish production of the country.
growing requirements for resources,
technological transfer/advice and policy
orientation the efforts of State Governments/UT
Administrations are supplemented by the Area under INLAND
Reservoirs - RESOURCES
Government of India towards the development of 3.15
the Fisheries sector. million ha
Flood plain
Fisheries have emerged as a sunrise sector and Area under Lakes -
Ponds & Tanks - 1.2
have been an important sector that provides 2.45 million ha
food, nutrition, employment, income and million ha
Area under Length of River
& Canals -
livelihood in India. Transformation of the Fisheries Brackish water -
0.28
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sector from traditional to commercial scale has million ha million Km
led to an increase in fish production from 0.75

MMT in 1950-51 to 16.25 MMT during 2020. The
sector also provides livelihood to about 16 million 1.1 percent is land resources and 1.8 percent
fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and others.
several lakhs along the value chain.
Over the years, mariculture in the country has
2.3 Fisheries Resources been confined largely to bivalve mollusks namely,
mussels, edible oysters and pearl oysters, and to
India has rich and diverse fisheries resources some extent to seaweeds. With a thrust on
ranging from deep seas to lakes, ponds, rivers and development of technologies pertaining to sea
more than 10 percent to the global biodiversity in cage farming during the last decade,
terms of fish and shellfish species. The Marine developmental plans with both forward and
Fisheries resources are spread along the country's backward linkages have been envisaged to allow
vast coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) these activities to become significant
and large continental shelf area. The Inland contributors to production of sea food in the
country.
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Although, Inland Fisheries has grown in absolute India is responsible for the development and
terms, however the rate of growth in terms of its management of fisheries in the Exclusive
potential has not been realized yet. The vast Economic Zone (EEZ) waters beyond 12 nautical
inland resources comprise of 0.28 million km of miles. Fish Farming requires inputs such as quality
rivers and canals, 1.2 million ha flood plain lakes, seeds, feed, health management and marketing
2.45 million ha of ponds and tanks and 3.15 support. Programmes are being undertaken for
million ha of reservoirs. production and distribution of quality seed and
feed for Aquaculture, culture-based-capture
fisheries, husbandry of farmed species and
Exclusive
Continental availability of quality water in order to optimize
Shelf -
Economic Zone -
0.53 production and productivity in Inland Fisheries
2.02
Million Sq. Km
Million Sq. Km
Number of and Aquaculture across the country.
noticed Fish
Length of
Landing Centers -
Coast Line -
1457 The cold water resources are distributed mainly in
8,118
Km the form of upland streams, rivers, lakes and
reservoirs that are located at medium to high
Number of
MARINE Fishing Villages - altitudes of Himalayan corridor such as Jammu &
RESOURCES 3461 Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim,
West Bengal and all North-Eastern States. At
present, the total fish production from up land
areas constitutes about 3 percent of Inland fish
production of India which is a very small share of
Inland Fisheries Production the overall production. Commercial farming of
FY 2000-01 FY 2021-22 high value cold water species like exotic rain bow
trout has been taken up successfully and
estimable progress has been made. Brackish
25% water estuaries or river mouth is another set of
75% water body of fluctuating salinity because of tidal
50% 50%
effects. Brackish water bodies have huge
Marine potential for both fin fish and shell fish culture.
Inland
Valuable fish like sea bass, pearl spot and shrimp
could be cultured in large quantities. India has
Subject matter of 'Fisheries' is listed in the State 1.24 million ha of brackish water area spread
List (entry 21 under seventh schedule of Article overall maritime States/UTs, but hardly 15
246) of the constitution of India; however, the percent of brackish water areas have been
Union Government supplements the efforts of developed for commercial farming. Shrimps,
the States/UTs for development of the fisheries oysters, mussels, crabs, lobsters, sea bass,
and aquaculture sector. Inland sector is by and groupers, mullets, milk fish, cobia, silver
large, fully in the domain of State Governments pompano, pearl spot, ornamental fishes and sea
while Marine sector is a shared responsibility weeds are being farmed to some extent. The
between the Central and Coastal State Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) is regulating
Governments. Coastal States/UTs are responsible these activities in brackish water systems within 2
for development, management and regulation of kms of the High Tide Line for sustainable
fisheries in the sea waters within the 12 nautical development of Coastal Aquaculture sector.
miles (22 km) from the base line. Government of
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Soil salinization is an ecological threat adversely production and marketing. The potential states
affecting agricultural output and farming identified for development of Ornamental
community. Inland salinity is increasing at an Fisheries are West Bengal, Tamil Nadu,
alarming rate in North India and has abundant Maharashtra, Kerala, Odisha, Gujarat, Karnataka,
unutilized inland saline soil. About 40 percent of Assam and Manipur. The Department has been
inland saline areas (92.33 lakh ha) lies within the collaboratively working with ICAR-CIFA and other
states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar institutions for progress of the sector. A proposal
Pradesh and is not utilized for any agriculture for value chain analysis has been sanctioned for
activities. Thus, productive utilization of these ICAR-CIFA to estimate the opportunity areas.
soils through aquaculture has been initiated to
Seaweed Cultivation is one of the potential areas
convert waste land into wealth land. Fish and
to be explored which is expected to open new
shrimp farming have already been introduced in
avenues especially for women in coastal areas,
saline-affected areas of the four states under
provide source of income for economically
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Blue
weaker sections of society among rural areas and
Revolution Scheme. Potential utilization of these
promote entrepreneurship. With the long
vast saline-affected resources through
coastline and the Exclusive Economic zone (EEZ),
aquaculture is a new sphere for employment
India has enormous scope for sea weed
generation in the sector; it also increases fish
cultivation and promotion of seaweed-based
production, provides protein rich nutrition,
industries. There are about 844 species of
increases export earnings and conversion of
seaweeds reported out of which about 60 species
waste land to wealth. Shrimp farmers of the four
are commercially impor tant ones. The
states have accepted and propagated shrimp
Department and NFDB have been focusing on
culture showcasing good productivity. Efforts are
bringing in policy and infrastructural changes to
also being made for diversification of traditional
push the sector through joint interventions with
carp culture to high valued shrimp culture and by
states/UTs and research institutes. Focused
value addition to carp culture by introducing new
interventions such as establishment of Seaweed
species like L. vannamei, Seabass and other
Park in Tamil Nadu, conducting feasibility study
candidate fish species for saline water etc.
for identifying conducive locations for cultivation,
Hatchery and seed production techniques have
knowledge transfer on suitable cultivation
so far been standardized for few commercial
technologies, establishment of easily accessible
varieties of shrimps, crabs and fin fishes.
seaweed seed-banks etc. are being prioritized by
Ornamental fisheries are the 2nd most popular the Department.
hobby with approximately 100 million hobbyists
River ranching scheme has been taken up as a
in the world. However, India's share of global
priority activity to replenish depleted fish stock in
ornamental fish export is negligible (0.53 percent
rivers. Production of native species in the rivers by
with an import share of 0.42 percent), despite the
seed ranching of native stock, upgradation of
sector has enormous potential to grow in the
riverine landing centers and instruments to
country due to conducive environment and high
provide financial assistance for fishermen
diversity of tropical fishes. Action Plan for
wellbeing are being targeted. As India is
development of ornamental Fisheries: 2020 -
bestowed with 14 major, 44 medium, and
2025 prepared by the Department focuses on
numerous minor rivers that run through 2.52 lakh
development of ornamental fisheries in potential
Kms, contribute to current production of 1 Lakh
states based on the resource potential and the
ton. For optimally harnessing the potential of
existing value chain mechanism for fish
riverine fisheries, the Department is focusing on
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conservation of indigenous fisheries resources 4. Plan for scaling up production of scampi

and restoration of natural productivity by practice in India
of river ranching and 41 Conservation and
5. National Seed Plan: 2022-2025
Awareness in Riverine Fisheries programme
sanctioned under Blue Revolution in 9 States The statistical division also engages in collation of
/UTs. River ranching is being implemented in Handbook on Fisheries Statistics, fish production
Ganges and the tributaries of Ganges river data etc. Through its consistent efforts, the Data
system, Brahmaputra and Barak river Governance Quality Index (DGQI) for the
distributaries and other rivers, Mahanadi and Department has increased from1.07 to 3.26.
tributaries of Mahanadi river system and
Godavari, Cauvery, Narmada and Indus river. 2.4 Thrust areas and way forward
Artificial reefs (AR's), a centuries-old technique, In order to enhance fish production, there is a
provides a firm substrate for marine life to inhabit, need for diversification into other fish production
attract fish that can consume the algae and other areas like integrated fish farming, cold water
organisms that populate the artificial substrate. fisheries, riverine fisheries, capture fisheries,
AR's are used all over the world to increase the brackish water fisheries etc. The recent measures
production and fishing potential of under- therefore have targeted Intensive aquaculture in
utilised areas. They also enhance the area's ponds and tanks through Integrated Fish
biological productivity and are widely used as Farming, Carp Polyculture, Freshwater Prawn
spawning and nursery grounds for fishes. Their Culture, Running water Fish culture and
prime objectives are mitigation of habitat loss, development of riverine fisheries.
enhancing biodiversity, enhancing aquatic
Expansion of area under Aquaculture has to
creature populations by providing shelter for
become an important option to boost fish
juvenile and mature animals, providing new
production. In this context, derelict water bodies
substrates for algae and molluscs culture,
are expected be immensely useful and be an
establishing possible marine protected area
important resource to boost fish production for
(MPA) networks to regulate fish life cycles and
meeting the future fish demands of the country.
connectivity, enhancing professional and
There are about 1.3 million ha of beels and other
recreational fisheries, creating suitable areas for
derelict water bodies in the country. Bringing
diving and providing a mean to manage coastal
these water bodies into the ambit of fisheries will
activities and reduce conflicts and research and
tremendously boost fish production and expand
educational activities. The Department is taking
fisheries in these water bodies, therefore this is
up special projects to establish artificial reefs
one of the focus areas of the Department for
across the coastal belt in suitable places.
increasing fish production.
For FY 2022-23, the following studies have been
launched: The Department recognizes the need for
availability of quality seed and feed for sustained
1. Transforming Fisheries – booklet on growth in inland fish production in the long run.
PMMSY and achievements As per an estimate, the total fish seed required for
2. Matsya Sampada: 3rd edition of DoF optimal stocking in the existing ponds, new
newsletter ponds and reservoirs is about 60,000 million fry.
As against this, the seed production in 2020-21 is
3. Tilapia Action Plan as Part of Export
about 540689.82 million fry. Thus keeping in view
Diversification
the gap resulting from Inland fish production and
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other sources of production, the total estimated auction halls, construction of a fish packing hall-
gap is about 15,365.38 million fry. Setting up of cum-truck parking area, improvement of the
brood banks and hatcheries across the country is, sanitation and water supply facilities,
therefore, a priority area for the Department. improvement of electrifications and drainage,
resurfacing of wharf backup areas, modernization
Responsible Aquaculture, prevention and
of the existing buildings, construction of a finger
management of aquatic diseases, organic
jetty, renovation of existing RCC jetties, re-
farming, and induced breeding are some of the
flooring of wharf frontage area, renovation of
other challenges to be addressed in this sector for
tower lightening structures, construction of
improving productivity.
rainwater harvesting system, construction of
Modernization of fishing harbor is another thrust chilled fish storage facilities and construction of
area mainly to improve hygienic conditions of the ice plants & cold storage, processing plants,
harbour facilities with the objective of enhancing floating dock/ sleepway/sleeplift/ drydock, agri-
export earnings and also ease congestion. The export management etc.
modernization project envisages improvement of
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Chapter-3
Major Schemes and Pragrammes of
3.1 Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada
Yojana "Ecologically healthy,
economically viable and
To consolidate the achievements of Blue
Revolution and provide focused attention to the socially inclusive fisheries
sector, the Government of India in its Union sector that contributes
Budget FY 2019-20 announced a new scheme, VISION
towards economic
the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
prosperity and well-being of fishers, and fish
(PMMSY). As the flagship scheme, PMMSY aims
to address critical gaps in fish production and farmers and other stakeholders, food and
productivity, infuse innovation and modern nutritional security of the country in a sustainable
technology, improve post-harvest infrastructure and responsible manner".
and management, modernize and strengthen
value chain and traceability, establish framework
for a robust fisheries management and fishers
welfare. Emphasis has been laid towards creating
awareness for harnessing of fisheries potential in
a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and To induct and promote
equitable manner. adoption of technologies
PMMSY is being implemented with active in production and post-
cooperation of State Governments/ UT har vest management
Administrations. To make it an implementable
MISSION
including High-density
plan and a measure of building confidence
aquaculture in ponds, Re-circulatory Aquaculture
among the implementing agencies, State
Governments/UT Administrations have been System (RAS), Bio-floc, cage culture, live feed
involved from the initial stage. The plan has been technology, Block chain, value addition, quality
formulated with the assessment of current status preservations and marketing etc.
of fisheries activities in all States/UTs. In-depth
discussions have been held to arrive at workable
mechanisms and streamline the quantum of
targets to ensure smooth operations at the time b. Enhancing of fish production and
of execution. p ro d u c t i v i t y t h ro u g h e x pa n s i o n ,
intensification, diversification and
3.1.1 Objectives of PMMSY productive utilization of land and water
a. Harnessing of fisheries potential in a c. Modernizing and strengthening of value
sustainable, responsible, inclusive and chain, post-harvest management and
equitable manner quality improvement
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d. Doubling fisher's and fish farmer's The different components/activities included

incomes and generation of employment under Central Sector Scheme are:
e. Enhancing contribution to Agriculture a. Genetic improvement programmes and
Gross Value Added (GVA) and exports Nucleus Breeding Centers(NBCs)
f. Social, physical and economic security for b. Innovations and innovative projects/
fishers and fish farmers activities, technology demonstration
g. Robust fisheries management and including startups, incubators and pilot
regulatory frame work projects
c. Training, awareness, exposure and
3.1.1 Component of PMMSY
capacity building
PMMSY is an umbrella scheme with two separate d. Aquatic quarantine facilities
Components namely (a) Central Sector Scheme
e. Modernization of fishing harbors of
(CS) and (b) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
central government and its entities
The CSS component is further segregated into
Non-beneficiary oriented and beneficiary f. Support to NFDB, Fisheries Institutions
orientated sub-components/activities under the and Regulator y Authorities of
following three broad heads: Department of Fisheries, Government of
India and need based assistance to State
a. Enhancement of production and
Fisheries Development Boards
productivity
g. Support for survey and training vessels
b. Infrastructure and post-har vest
for Fisheries institutes including dredger
management
TSD Sindhuraj owned by the Government
c. Fisheries management and Regulatory
h. Disease monitoring and surveillance
framework
network
PMMSY has been approved at a total estimated i. Fish data collection, fishers' survey and
investment of Rs. 20,050 Crores comprising of strengthening of fisheries database
Central share of Rs. 9,407 Crores, State share of Rs
j. Support to security agencies to ensure
4,880 Crores and Beneficiaries contribution of
safety and security of marine fishermen at
Rs.5, 763 Crores.
sea
3.1.2.1 Central Sector Scheme k. Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/
Companies (FFPOs/Cs)
The entire project/unit cost under Central Sector
Scheme of PMMSY will be borne by the Central l. Certification, accreditation, traceability
Government (i.e. 100 percent central funding) and labeling
and wherever direct beneficiary oriented i.e. m. Administrative expenses for
individual/group activities are undertaken by the implementation of PMMSY (to meet
entities of Central Government including expenses of both CSS and components
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB),
the Central assistance will be up to 40 percent of 3.1.1.2 Centrally Sponsored Scheme
the unit/project cost for General category and 60 The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
percent for SC/ST/Women category. It envisages Component of PMMSY is further segregated into
investment of Rs. 1,720 Crores for a period of non-beneficiary oriented and beneficiary
5(five) years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. orientated sub-components. It envisages
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investment of Rs.18, 330 Crores for a period of 5 (five) years from FY2020-21 to FY2024-25. The different
broad components/activities included under Centrally Sponsored Scheme are as below:
Activities proposed as Centrally Sponsored Scheme Components
Enhancement of Fish Production and Productivity

including Technology Infusion
Development Development of Technology

of Inland Marine Fisheries Development of Development of Infusion
Fisheries and including Fisheries in Ornamental and and
Aquaculture Mariculture And Himalayan and Recreational Adaptation
Seaweed North-Eastern Fisheries
Cultivation States/UTs
Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management
Development of
Post-harvest Markets
Fishing Harbours Development of Integrated Modern
and and
and Deep-Sea Coastal Fishing
Cold Chain Marketing
Fish Landing Fishing Villages
Infrastructure Infrastructure
Centers
Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework

including Fishermen Welfare
Monitoring, Insurance fishing Fisheries Strengthening

Livelihood and
Control and vessels extension and of safety and
Nutritional
Surveillance and support security of
support for
(MCS) fishermen services fishermen
Fishers
at sea
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3.1.3 F u n d i n g Pa t te r n s of C e n t r a l l y For the Non-beneficiar y oriented sub-

Sponsored Component components/activities under CSS component to
be implemented by the States/UTs, the entire
For the beneficiary orientated i.e. individual/
project/unit cost will be shared between Centre
group activities sub-components/activities under
and State/UTs as detailed below:
CSS component to be implemented by the
States/UTs, the Government financial assistance a. North Eastern & Himalayan States: 90
for both Centre and States/UTs together will be percent Central share and 10 percent
limited to 40 percent of the project/unit cost for State share
General category and 60 percent of the b. Other States: 60 percent Central share and
project/unit cost for SC/ST/Women. The 40 percent State share
Government financial assistance will in turn be c. Union Territories (with legislature and
shared between Centre and States/UTs in the without legislature): 100 percent Central
following ratio: share
a. North Eastern & the Himalayan States: 90
The sharing funding pattern regarding
percent Central share and 10 percent
'Livelihood and nutritional support for socio-
State share
economically backward, active traditional fisher's
b. Other States:60 percent Central share and families for conservation of fisheries resources
40 percent State share during fish ban/lean period' under PMMSY is
c. Union Territories (with legislature and summarized as below:
without legislature): 100 percent Central
share(No UT Share)
States/UTs Funding pattern Contribution

(i) (ii) (iii)
Centre share Rs. 1500
General States 50:50 Centre and + State share Rs. 1500
General States + Beneficiary share Rs. 1500
= Rs. 4500/-year
North East and 80:20 Centre Centre share Rs. 2400

Himalayan States and NE & + State share Rs. 600
Himalayan States + Beneficiary share Rs. 1500
= Rs. 4500/- year
Union Territories 100% as Centre share Centre share Rs. 3000
for UTs (with legislature + Beneficiary share Rs.1500
and without legislature) = Rs. 4500/- year
3.1.4 Outcomes of PMMSY doubling export earnings to Rs. 1, 00,000 Crores

and generate direct and indirect employment
PMMSY targeted a growth rate of about 9 percent
opportunities of about 55 Lakh in the Fisheries
annually on a sustainable basis over a period of
sector over a period of five years. PMMSY further
five years (2020-25). It is possible to achieve the
intends to increase aquaculture productivity to 5
target if production is targeted at 22MMT by end
tonnes per ha, enhance domestic fish
of 2024-25. The ambitious scheme will result in
consumption and attract investments in fisheries
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sector from other sources. Insurance coverage for fishing vessels is being introduced for the first time
under PMMSY. The fish production (actual and target) from 2015-2019 and as per PMMSY target are
given in the graph above.
3.1.5 Strategies to unlock prospects common method of aquaculture and

major source of fish production in the
The programs and strategies for fisheries and
country. Effective utilization of the
aquaculture development in the country under
existing ponds and tanks resources
PMMSY have been developed keeping in view the
through semi intensive to intensive
objectives identified for the sector. Greater
aquaculture is one of the priority activities
emphasis is on 'Cluster Based Approach'
of the Department.
wherever feasible with suitable backward and
forward linkages with an equally strong focus on b. Culture based fisheries in wetlands and
management and conservation of the resource as reservoirs: When the fish harvest in an
envisaged under the scheme. open water system depends solely or
mainly on artificial recruitment (stocking)
3.1.6 Integrated approach for fisheries is referred to as a culture-based fisheries.
development Reservoir fisheries management through
Integration of various production-oriented different approaches such as Culture-
activities such as: (i) Production of quality Based Fisheries (CBF) and enclosure
fishseeds by establishing hatchery (ii) Production culture techniques like cage farming in
of Cost effective feed from locally available reservoirs are gaining momentum these
ingredients(iii) Availability of feasible aquaculture days as they have proven to create
technology (iv)Creation of Post-harvest facilities employment for the growing human
(v) Marketing facilities in close vicinity where resource of the country. Wetlands are
commercial aquaculture is undertaken would among the most productive aquatic
enhance fish production and cluster based ecosystems support rich biodiversity and
a p p roa c h b y f o r m i n g g ro u p s a m o n g are important feeding and breeding
entrepreneurs and progressive fish farmers will grounds of freshwater fishes. Besides,
be encourages to adopt Good Aquaculture floodplain wetlands are an important
Practice (GAP). resource for production and livelihood.
Supplementary stocking of fingerlings of
a. Pond Aquaculture: It is the most native species in wetland and reservoir,
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developing adequate rearing space for f. Additional infrastructure for Specific

ex-situ fingerling production and in-situ Pathogen Free (SPF) shrimp seed:
seed production in floating cages and Shrimp Brood Multiplication Centres
pens will be instrumental in enhancing (BMCs) are the facilities which receive the
fish production from reservoir and Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) Post Larvae
wetland. (PL) from Nucleus Breeding Centre (NMB)
and rear PL up to adult brood stock for
c. Fish seed production: Quality fish seed
supply to hatcheries under strict bio
is a prime requirement for aquaculture
security and close disease surveillance. It
and culture based fisheries. A National
is proposed to establish more BMCs and
Freshwater Fish Brood Bank is established
hatcheries to fill the gap of shrimp seed
by National Fisheries Development Board
requirements.
(NFDB) for production of good quality
brooders of commercially important Areas which require policy level interventions for
species with the technical support of enhancing fish production and productivity for
ICAR-Central Institute for Freshwater convergence with related schemes such as
Aquaculture (CIFA) and ICAR-National Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas
(NBFGR). Other issues to be considered Yojana (RKVY), and Sagarmala etc.
for strengthening seed production sector
are establishment of brood banks in each 3.1.7 National Surveillance Programme for
state and up-gradation of hatcheries for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD)
maintaining and holding the quality Disease outbreak as well as spreading of
brood as well as nursery rearing. Transfer pathogens to new areas is the significant threat to
of breeding and seed production growth of aquaculture due to intensification and
technology from laboratory to farmers' diversification of aquaculture practices. National
field needs to be addressed. level disease surveillance provides information
d. Promotion of feed-based aquaculture: on the disease situation in the country. In case of
Development of fish feed mills and scaling aquatic animals, it allows better targeting of
up of feed production from the existing efforts to control and reduce the risk of spread of
feed mills is envisaged besides aquatic animal diseases, provides early warning
popularization of extruded feed based of disease emergencies, facilitates more specific
aquaculture to achieve targeted contingency planning and strengthens
production and productivity. international confidence on country's aquatic
animal health status.
e. Diversification of culture species:
Freshwater aquaculture in India is carp- The National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic
centric hence introduction of exotic and Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) was initiated in April,
other diversified species that can 2013 for the purpose of monitoring of aquatic
contribute to increase in fish production, animal diseases of national and international
without any adverse impact on the native concern and control of their spread. It has
species and the ecosystem shall be become a primary requirement for effective
promoted. health management and ultimately for
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sustainable aquaculture.This programme is also impact on reducing losses due to aquatic animal
aimed at providing scientifically accurate and diseases and thereby, sustainable growth of
cost-effective information for assessing and aquaculture in the country.
managing risks of pathogen transfer associated
with trade in aquatic animals and improve 3.1.8. Directorate of Aquatic Animal Health
production efficiency. The other objective of the and Quarantine (DAAHQ)
Programme is rapid detection of new and exotic The Directorate of Aquatic Animal Health &;
infectious diseases through advanced diagnostic Quarantine (DAAHQ) was set up in the
techniques. It also helps in certifying freedom Department of Fisheries for establishing Aquatic
from diseases of concern within a defined Animal Quarantine Unit (AAQU) and Disease
geographical area or a specific population and Diagnostic Laboratory (DDL) one each on East
gives boost to our aquatic animal exports. The Coast in Chennai and West Coast near Mumbai
Programme implemented to cover 19 selected with a Coordinating Unit at Head Quarter in New
States and 3 Union Territories of aquaculture Delhi. For the AAQU & DDL in Chennai, the land
importance through the involvement of 31 was acquired at Padappai, Kanchipuram District
identified collaborating centres in the country in a of Chennai, Tamil Nadu and the design and layout
network mode involving ICAR Fisheries Institutes, of the building have also been finalized. The
Colleges of Fisheries, State Fisheries Departments Department has issued necessary approvals for
and other relevant collaborating partners in the the construction of the building for Aquatic
Phase-I till March, 2022. Animal Quarantine Unit (AAQU) and Disease
The National Surveillance Programme on Aquatic Diagnostic Centre (DDL) facilities at Padappai,
Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) is being supported Chennai through CPWD at a cost of Rs. 19.27
under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Crore. The foundation stone for these facilities
with active involvement of stakeholders. The has been laid by Hon'ble Minister of Fisheries,
programme in the second phase implemented Animal Husbandry & Dairying on 21st January,
through 59 centres including all the State 2021. The construction of the aquatic animal
Fisheries Departments and all the NSPAAD quarantine unit and disease diagnostic
collaborating centres comprising 10 ICAR laboratory is undergoing by the CPWD and is in
research institutes, 15 Colleges of Fisheries (CoFs) the final stage of completion. For setting up of the
under State/Central Fisheries/Agricultural/ AAQU and DDL around Mumbai for the West
Veterinary universities. Implementation of Coast, the Department has undertaken
NSPAAD in Phase-II for a period of three years preliminary inspection of the alternative sites
from 1st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2025 has been offered by Government of Maharashtra. The
approved. Quarterly Aquatic Animal Disease transfer of the land for the said facilities is under
Reports for all the four quarters during the year active consideration. Besides, special focus is
under report were compiled based on the inputs being given for establishment of aquatic
generated from NSPAAD and submitted to OIE quarantine facilities in the country for aquatic
Regional Representative for Asia and the pacific animals and their products under Pradhan Mantri
and Network of Aquaculture Centre in Asia Matsya Sampada Yojana. Approximately 5
Pacific. Aquatic Quarantine Facilities will be established in
the country based on the requirement under
It is envisaged that the programme would PMMSY. The unit cost for each AQF will be as per
increase the capacity to detect and control DPR with an upper ceiling of Rs. 20 crores for
diseases at national level, and will have a major project.
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3.1.9 Achievements of Pradhan Mantri I n d i a 's a q u a c u l t u re e x p o r t g ro w t h i s

Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) predominantly due to the success of brackish
water aquaculture of shrimp. India has 11.86 lakh
PMMSY with diverse interventions and activities
ha of land area suitable for brackish water
along the fisheries value chain in terms of
aquaculture. However only 1.84 lakh ha (15.5%)
production and productivity, quality, technology,
area is used for brackish water aquaculture.
infrastructure and management has aimed to
Additionally, India has 2.73 lakh ha of
transform the fisheries sector and usher
Saline/Alkaline soil of which only 726 ha (0.27%) is
economic prosperity for fishermen and fish
put to use. The Department is thus promoting
farmers. The inland fish production dominates
technologies to harness the potential of
the total fish production 75% in India
unutilized saline-alkaline culture and brackish
contributing around of the total production in
water body for commercial fish farming.
the country. To harness it full potential PMMSY is
expanding, intensifying and diversifying inland Under PMMSY, area expansion under PMMSY is
fisheries through technology infusion, being focused on inland regions having alkaline
establishing new freshwater hatcheries and and saline soils in a cluster-based approach by
brood banks, constructing new rearing and grow- converting these waste lands into wealth land.
out ponds, constructing cages and pens in Accordingly, Rs. 526 Crores has been earmarked
reservoirs, developing cold-water fisheries. The under PMMSY for bringing in additional 4,000 Ha
projects sanctioned are being implemented of saline area under shrimp aquaculture in the
across 35 states/UTs in the country under states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar
centrally supported and centrally sponsored Pradesh.
components of PMMSY.
The Himalayan region of India is bestowed with
PMMSY is driving-in technology based fish extensive hill ranges and forests with diverse
farming for increasing the production and aquatic resources in the form of large rivers,
productivity of the land and water. Department is tributaries, hill streams, lakes, and reservoirs. With
fostering advanced modern fish farming such immense and varied cold-water resources,
technologies like Biofloc Technology and the Himalayan States/Uts have treasured
Recirculatory Aquaculture system (RAS) by indigenous fish germplasm and species endemic
investing Rs. 1,236 Crores over the next 4 years. to the region. At the higher altitudes there is a
Installation of sea cages and pen culture in the tremendous scope for the development of “low-
reservoirs are being planned through an volume, high-value species” such as Trout,
investment of Rs. 636.00 Crores. especially Rainbow species, Snow Trout, Brown
Trout as well as Mahseer, and Exotic Carps. With
There are about 5,701 large dams in the country
the aim of development of cold-water fishery, we
and many medium and small reservoirs with
are investing Rs. 852 Crores for the cold-water
coverage of over 32 lakh hectares. These
fishery. We are constantly exploring ways to
reservoirs are the 'sleeping giants' and PMMSY is
further strengthen the entire cold water fishery
targeting to harness their potential by
value chain to unleash its true potential.
development of integrated reservoirs. The
Department is committed for installing 20,000 Ornamental fish keeping is the second most
cages in the reservoirs and water bodies which in common hobby in the world, second to
turn would produce additional 60,000 MT of photography. It forms an important commercial
fishes by 2025. component of aquaculture, providing for
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aesthetic requirements and upkeep of the consumption. For creating a retail network of
environment. To provide stimulus to ornamental organized fish sales, PMMSY has earmarked Rs.
and recreational fishery PMMSY envisages Rs. 1000 Crores for establishing a retail network by
576.00 Crore for creating employment and lively setting up ultra-modern fish kiosks and other
opportunity for 1 lakh rural youth. PMMSY is Market infrastructure in the urban, peri-urban and
supporting ornamental fish cultivation by semi urban locations.
establishing production units, introducing
To harness the power of collectivism, the
commercially impor tant exotic species,
Department has tailored a guideline for
importing breeding technology, and extending
promoting Fish Farmer Producer Organizations
technological marketing and logistical support to
(FFPO) for creation of 720 FFPOs across the
the entrepreneurs.
nation. The Department has conferred approval
Seaweed farming has emerged as a sector with to National Co-operative for Disease Control
the potential to transform the lives of coastal (NCDC) for setting up of 70 FFPOs at a total cost of
communities, providing large scale employment Rs. 37.80 Crores and Rs. 10 Crores to National
and diversifying incomes. Under PMMSY, it is Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) for setting
envisaged to revolutionize the seaweed farming up of 22 FFPOs under PMMSY.
sector with an increase in the seaweed
The marine fishery potential in the Indian waters
production in the country from the current levels
has been estimated at 5.31 MMT and PMMSY is
to 11.2 lakh tonne wet weight in 5 years. An
promoting sustainable fishing by modernizing
investment of Rs. 640 Crores has been earmarked
and upgrading the fishing vessels, purchase of
for development of seaweed farming, wherein
deep- sea fishing vessels, replacement of boat,
Seaweed seed banks, nurseries, tissue culture
open sea cage culture and creation of
units, processing, and marketing units etc. will be
infrastructure such as fishing harbour, fish landing
established in all coastal States and UTs. In this
centre, development of integrated modern
endeavor, DoF have already accredited 52,700
coastal villages. The scheme also extends
nos of rafts and 64,231 nos monoline tubenet for
livelihood support to the fishermen, fisher folk
seaweed cultivation.
during lean and ban period and provides social
For the purpose of minimizing the post-harvest safety and security net to the fishermen and fisher
losses, DoF is strengthening the supply chain folk.
gaps by providing efficient logistic solutions,
For ensuring socio-economic-safety net of the
modernization of fishing harbour, fish landing
fishers for the overall safety, security and welfare
centre with state-of-the-art infrastructure and
we have launched “saving cum relief fund” under
amenities for fish transportation facility with
PMMSY with a financial assistance of Rs. 4,500 per
ancillary units, ice plants and cold storages.
family to support our fishers during the fish ban
PMMSY have earmarked Rs. 3,340 Crores for
and fish lean period. A Group Accidental
modernization and development of Fishing
Insurance Scheme (GAIS) has also been launched
harbors and fish landing centres.
for fishermen with a total cover of Rs. 5.00 Lakh
Entrepreneurship model for value addition and
against and permanent disability, Rs. 2.5 Lakh
better price realization to the farmers is being
against partial disability, Rs. 25,000 against
promoted.
accidental hospitalization.
The Department has adopted a holistic approach
With the outset adoption of the proposed
for the overall development of the sector with
interventions, the PMMSY scheme is poised to
focus on raising overall fish production as well as
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realize 9% of average annual growth rate and n. 80 nos Matsya Seva Kendra for extension
accomplish its production target of 220 lakh MT and support services
by year 2025, from its current production of
162.53 lakh MT. This will be realized by gradually With the immense support from all States
stepping up from subsistence to scientific governments, UT administrations, apex research
methods of fish farming by skilling and capacity and government organizations and other
building of the fishermen and fisher folk. stakeholders, the Department is determined to
take the fisheries sector to newer heights and
Major achievements in FY 2022-23 (as on 31st contribute towards making a 'Atma Nirbhar
March, 2023) are as follows: Bharat'.
a. Central assistance of Rs. 1,174.90 Crores
3.1.10 Promotion of Tilapia culture
released for Fisheries sector
b. Assistance provided for bringing 4,449.75
ha area under Inland aquaculture
c. 8,392 Nos of Recirculatory Aquaculture
Systems (RAS) and 497 Nos of Biofloc
approved.
d. Approved installation of 11,075 Nos
cages and 177 ha pens in reservoirs and
other open water bodies
e. Approved establishment of 317 Nos of
fish/prawn hatcheries
f. Approved 783.39 ha of pond area
approved under saline-alkaline culture
g. Approved 726 Ornamental Fish rearing
units.
h. Approved 180 Deep Sea Fishing Vessels
and 500 up gradation of existing fishing
vessels
i. Constructed 42 Bio- toilets in mechanized
fishing vessels
j. 2,263 Nos replacement boats and nets for
fishermen
k. Approved 171 cold storages and 594 Tilapia holds vast promise to become an
feedmill units important species for aquaculture in India,
l. 17 Fish retail markets and 3,127 fish kiosks considering the demand for more fish,
including ornamental kiosks approved Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) is one
m. Livelihood and nutritional support for of the important candidate species for
5,87,198 fishers' families for conservation aquaculture in India. It has become a fish of
of fisheries resources during fishing choice because it is fast growing and an
ban/lean period affordable source of animal protein. Per hectare
productivity of this species is more than Indian
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Major Carps (IMC) and other carps. Tilapia has

huge export potential in USA, Europe, Japan and
Middle East. The primary focus of increasing
tilapia production in India is to increase rural
livelihoods and job opportunities to women and
youth. In order to leverage the potential of tilapia,
Department of Fisheries, Government of India has
launched a plan with an ambitious target of
producing 4 lakh tons of tilapia by Financial Year
2024-25. Government of India has permitted only
culture of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia
(GIFT) in closed or confined water resources.
Tilapia culture is not allowed in open water bodies
in India. The Department of Fisheries,
Government of India under the flagship Scheme,
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(PMMSY) has approved establishment of Brood
Bank for Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia
(GIFT), establishment of hatchery for GIFT seed
production. Re-circulatory Aquaculture System
(RAS) and installation of cages in reservoir are
priority activities under PMMSY. This GIFT species
is an ideal species for culture in RAS and cages in Department of Fisheries, Government of India has
reservoir. Further, existing ponds are also utilized funded a project under Pradhan Mantri Mantri
for GIFT culture. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tamil Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to ICAR-
Nadu, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Kerala (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar at a total cost of
are potential states that will be instrumental in Rs.400.07 lakh to Scaling up of the existing
achieving the target production of tilapia. Genetic Improvement Programme of Freshwater
Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Scampi) and
Promotion of Scampi culture to cater to the brooder seed demand in the
Scampi' is one of the most important cultivable country for production of quality and disease free
native species in freshwater aquaculture systems scampi seed. The scaling up of the existing
due to its high price, large size, faster growth, programme will produce 120 to 150 families of
good taste and high domestic and export improved breed every year and will provide the
demand. Further, this species can be cultured quality and disease free brooder seed to private
either in freshwater or slightly brackish water (<7 scampi hatcheries for acting as multiplier unit and
ppt) and both in monoculture or polyculture further supply to scampi seed to aqua farmers. At
system. However, the major problem was the lack present ICAR-CIFA has produced 100 families and
of availability of quality seeds for stocking. signed MoUs with eight multiplier hatcheries and
Farmers had to depend on the seed of unknown supplying breeder seed to these hatcheries for
quality, probably inbred seeds which lead to slow production of quality seed. National Freshwater
growth and poor survival thereby decreasing Fish Brood Bank (NFFBB) at Bhubaneswar
production. Frequent outbreak of diseases also established by this Department also has provision
caused huge loss to farmers. Therefore, the for brood bank facility of Scampi in addition to
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freshwater fish. The Department of Fisheries has restricted for interest subvention of Rs. 3738.19 to
launched a Plan for scampi to achieve one lakh various States/UTs including the proposals of
tonne production. private beneficiaries. An amount of Rs. 2233.81
Crores have been sanctioned by Nodal Loaning
3.2 Fisheries and Aquaculture Entities (NLEs). NABARD has sanctioned an
Infrastructure Development Fund amount of Rs. 2221.98 Crores to the State
Governments and Rs. 11.83 Crores has been
In order to address the infrastructure requirement
sanctioned by Scheduled banks to private
for fisheries sector, the Department of Fisheries,
beneficiaries respectively. The Tripartite MoA is
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
executed between the (i) concerned (loan
Dairying during 2018-19 has created dedicated
availing) State Government, (ii) NABARD and (iii)
fund namely Fisheries and Aquaculture
Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of
Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with a
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GOI
total funds size of Rs 7522.48 crore. FIDF provides
funding the State/UTs Projects under FIDF by
concessional finance to the Eligible Entities (EEs),
NABARD. However, so far, only 12 States
including State Governments/Union Territories
Governments namely Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, West
and State entities for development of identified
Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala,
fisheries infrastructure facilities through Nodal
Maharashtra, Haryana, Goa, UT of Jammu and
Loaning Entities (NLEs) namely,
Kashmir and Odisha and Himachal Pradesh have
• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural signed the Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement
Development (NABARD), (MoA) for availing the initial concessional finance.
• National Cooperatives Development
Corporation (NCDC) and 3.3 Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to Animal
Husbandry farmers and Fisheries
• All scheduled Banks
In the Budget Announcement FY 2018-19,
Under the FIDF, the Department of Fisheries
Government announced extension of facilities of
provides interest subvention up to 3% per annum
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to the Animal Husbandry
for providing the concessional finance by the
and Fisheries farmers with a purpose to help them
NLEs at the interest rate not lower than 5% per
for meeting their working capital requirements.
annum. Loan lending period under FIDF is five
The guidelines for extension of KCC facility to the
years from 2018-19 to 2022-23 and maximum
Animal Husbandry farmers and Fisheries has
repayment period of 12 years inclusive of
been issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
moratorium of 2 years on repayment of principal.
vide their letter dated 4th February, 2019. Fishers,
Under the FIDF, so far proposals to the tune of
Fish Farmers (Individual & groups/ partners
Rs. 7649.58 Crores have been received from
/share croppers/tenant farmers), Self Help
various eligible Entities (EEs) including State
Groups, Joint Liability Groups and Woman groups
Governments and Union Territories. These
are eligible for availing the KCC facilities.
proposals have been received from a total of 21
States/UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, For Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Fishers, Fish
Maharashtra, J&K, Telanagana, Mizoram, West Farmers (individual & groups/partners/share
Bengal, Assam, Lakshadweep, Gujarat, Uttar croppers/ tenant farmers), Self Help Groups, Joint
Pradesh, Odisha and Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Liability Groups and women groups is eligible for
Manipur, Andaman and Nicobar, Kerala, Tripura, availing the KCC facilities. The beneficiaries must
Goa and Bihar. DoF has approved the proposals to own or lease any fisheries related assets such as
the tune of Rs. 5588.63 Crores with Project cost pond, tank, open water bodies, raceway,
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hatchery, rearing units, boats, nets and such other eligible Fishery Farmers and Animal Husbandry,
fishing gear as the case may be and possess Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
necessary authorization/certification as may be Dairying in association with Department of
applicable in respective states for fish farming Financial Services organized a “Nationwide AHDF
and fishing related activities and for any other KCC Campaign from 15th November 2021 to 31st
State specific fisheries and allied activities. For July 2022. During this Campaign, District Level
Marine Fisheries, beneficiaries listed above, who KCC Camps were organized weekly by KCC
own or lease registered fishing vessel /boat, Coordination Committee coordinated by Lead
possess necessary fishing license/permission for District Manager (LDM) for on the spot scrutiny of
fishing in estuary and sea, fish farming/ applications sourced. “Nationwide AHDF KCC
mariculture activities in estuaries and open sea Campaign” resumed from 15.09.2022 for another
and any other State specific fisheries and allied six months. Till March, 2023, 1.30931 lakh KCC has
activities. been sanctioned to fishers, fish farmers and
fishermen etc.
The Fisheries related working capital components
covered under KCC include recurring costs 3.4 Important Programme Organised
towards seed, feed, organic and inorganic
fertilizers, lime/others oil conditioners, 3.4.1 Implementation of PM Gati Shakti
harvesting and marketing charges, fuel/ National Master Plan
electricity charges, labour, lease rent (if leased A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of
water area)etc. For capture fisheries, the working Hon'ble Prime Minister to review the proposal of
capital may include cost of fuel, ice, laboring National Industrial Corridor Programme of the
charges, mooring/landing charges etc. Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT) on 25th June, 2020. DPIIT
Credit limit of Rs. 3 Lakh for the farmers already
presented the identified project by depicting the
possessing KCC and involved in activities related
flagship infrastructure scheme of Government of
to Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has been
India viz: Bharatmala, Sagaramala, Dedicated
fixed. For the new KCC holders (farmers) of Animal
Freight Corridors, National Gas-Grid and
Husbandry and Fisheries credit limit of Rs. 2 Lakh
National Waters-ways for providing multi modal
per annum has been fixed.
connectivity to the identified nodes. Accordingly,
The Department of Fisheries ,Government of DPIIT was directed to prepare comprehensive
India had been pursuing with all the State master plan for providing backbone of seamless
Governments/UTs and State Level Bankers connectivity for the entire country for connecting
Committee (SLBC) to sensitize and disseminate transport related and other infrastructure
information amongst the fishers and fish farmers network to provide multi modal connectivity to
about on KCC through special camps and other various types of economic & Industrial Zones. As
mode so communications. To further streamline a follow up to the directions, DPIIT requested
the process of credit delivery through KCC to the concerned Departments for preparing details
animal husbandry and fisheries farmers, a clusters and other infrastructure projects of
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Guidelines respective sectors. Department of Fisheries (DoF)
for issue of separate KCC for animal husbandry, was also requested to prepare a nationwide map
dairy and fisheries farmers was issued by of the Fishing/Seafood Clusters (both existing as
Department of Financial Services (DFS) on 24th well as proposed) and activities being undertaken
September 2021. for promotion of Blue Economy in the following
line:
In order to provide Kisan Credit Card facility to all
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o Status as in 2014; have new fishing harbours and major fish landing
o Achievements till 2020; and centres under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada
Yojana and Fisheries and Aquaculture
o The project under implementation and
Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was 49
planned for completion by 2024.
numbers, counting the total to 202 numbers.
As follow up to the request of DPIIT, DoF Subsequently, a Cabinet Note was shared by
informed that as far as Fishing and Seafood DPIIT on the same which was examined and DoF
Clusters are concerned, during the last 5 years the supported the same.The National Master Plan for
DoF had been implementing a Centrally clusters was subsequently renamed as The PM
Sponsored Scheme (CSS): Blue Revolution GatiShakti National Master Plan.
Scheme-Integrated Development and
Hon'ble Prime Minister Launched the PM
Management of Fisheries. Due to efforts of the
GatiShakti National Master Plan for Multimodal
government and stakeholders focused fisheries
Connectivity on 13th October, 2021 in New Delhi.
activities with 'critical mass' which can qualify to
It was envisaged that the National Master Plan
be 'clusters' have come up in states in recent
will bring in holistic planning and development
years. Some worth mentioning organically
across the country. Department for Promotion of
developed clusters are vannamei shrimp clusters
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is the nodal
in Coastal districts like Krishna, Guntur and East
Ministry and other infrastructure Ministries are
and West Godavari of Andhra Pradesh, monodon
the lead for the plan. The National Master Plan will
shrimp clusters in Gujarat, Pangasius fish (basa) in
also aid concerned Ministries/Departments to
Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, Ornamental fish in
prioritize connectivity enhancements for
West Bengal and Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seaweed
ensuring last mile connectivity to economic zones
cultivation in Mandapam area of Tamil Nadu,
in a defined time frame. Department of Fisheries,
Tuna fishing in southern districts of Tamil Nadu
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
and Kerala and seafood processing in Andhra
Dairying has also been taken onboard of the PM
Pradesh and Kerala. In addition, the new Pradhan
GatiShakti National Master Plan. All economic
Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
zones and infrastructure developments depicted
launched by the Government of India in May
in a single integrated platform will provide spatial
2020 at an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050
visibility of physical linkages to promote
Crores primarily focuses on adopting 'Cluster or
comprehensive and integrated multi-modal
Area based approaches' and creation of Fisheries
national network of transportation and logistics
clusters through backward and forward linkages
with the aim to enhance ease of living, ease of
including end to end solutions in order to
doing business, minimize disruptions and
enhance competitiveness of fisheries sector,
expedite cost efficient completion of works. The
facilitate economies of scale, generate higher
development of a GIS based ERP system, in
incomes, accelerate growth and expansion of the
collaboration with BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya
sector in an organized manner, amplify
National Institute for Space Applications and
outcomes, etc. Accordingly, a detailed note was
Geo-informatics), will enable all stakeholders and
shared with DPIIT along with the indicated
the Network Planning Group consisting of
Seafood clusters/Fishing Harbours/Fish Landing
Infrastructure connectivity Ministries in spatial
Centres. Total cumulative of existing fishing
planning, evidence-based decision-making,
clusters, fishing harbours and fish landing centres
administration and effective monitoring of the
during 2014, under development projects during
Master Plan on a periodic and real time basis.
2020 and proposed for development during 2024
With over 200 layers, the Portal will provide
was 153 numbers. In addition, it was envisaged to
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visibility of all the critical network linkages and Fisheries for PM-Gati Shakti Master Plan. Under
support the Network Planners for decision the chairmanship of Joint Secretary (Inland
making for better efficiencies in the logistics Fisheries), an exclusive Cell for PM GatiShakti
sector. Development in infrastructural projects National master plan has been constituted.
costing above Rs. 500.00 Crores across the States/UTs have been regularly requested to
country are considered as high priority projects provide information relevant to them for
under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. uploading/mapping in the said portal. Besides, a
The Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) on Workshop on PM GatiShakti NMP for Training
PM GatiShakti National Master Plan was and Capacity Building of Officers of Ministry of
constituted by DPIIT under the Chairpersonship fisheries, Animal husbandry and Dairying was
of Cabinet Secretary and the Secretary, held on 27th October, 2022 under the Co-
Department of Fisheries is one of the members. chairmanship of Fisheries Secretary and Secretary
(AHD).
Although Department of Fisheries, Ministry of
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is not 3.4.2 Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit
considered as a lead infrastructure Ministry, Mahotsava (AKAM)
number of actions have been taken by
Independence Day, 15th August, is celebrated
Department of Fisheries. Zonal Conferences were
with great fervor throughout the country to pay
organized to understand the technological
tribute to the freedom fighters and remember
solutions and spatial planning tools designed by
their sacrifice. It is also a time to celebrate the
BISAG-N for efficient implementation and timely
feeling of nationalism and pride and foster the
clearances of the projects. Fishery Survey of India
same amongst the youth and younger
(FSI) and National Fisheries Development Board
generations. Government of India thus decided to
(NFDB) represented the Department of Fisheries
celebrate 'Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' to
in the Zonal Conference. DoF had several
commemorate the 75th glorious years of India is
meetings with BISAG-N and shared layers of data
independence. In view of the same, a meeting of
with them for mapping in the PM GatiShakti NMP
sectoral Group of Secretaries (SGOs) on Rural and
portal including details of the Fishing Harbours
agriculture was held under the Chairmanship of
(FHs) and Fish landing Centres (FLCs),
Secretary, Department of Agriculture Co-
barckishwater hatcheries, farms etc. As follow up
peration & Farmers welfare on 8th March, 2021 to
to the target on the GatiShakti NMP, the
finalize the plan of celebration for India @75.
Department of Fisheries has so far accorded
approval to 5 fishing harbour proposals for The Mahotsav, titled 'India @75', was launched on
modernization at a total cost of Rs. 615.28 Crores 12th March, 2021 by Hon'ble Prime Minister and
under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada thereafter, the series of events and programs are
Yojana (PMMSY) in a convergence mode of to continue for 75 weeks. The Department of
implementation by sharing the central financial Fisheries has proposed events along with the
liability equally between the PMMSY of DoF and tentative schedule for the Mahotsav. The
Sagarmala of Ministry of Ports Shipping and objective of the campaign, as under taken by this
Waterways (MoPSW). In addition, under Centrally Department, is to showcase the development in
Sponsored Scheme, sanctions have been given to the Fisheries Sector and highlights its
develop/ upgrade 5 Fishing Harbours & 12 Fish contribution towards the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat
Landing Centres at a total cost of Rs. 1433.95 vision.
Crores. Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries) has been
designated as Nodal Officer from Department of In continuation to last year, with the aim to
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disseminate information and engage with d) Webinar on “Sustainable Development &

stakeholders at one platform, the following Management of Ar tificial Reefs”
webinars were organized: organized on 29th August, 2022
a) Webinar on “Neoteric Techniques and e) Webinar on “WTO-Fisheries Subsidies
Te c h n o l o g i e s i n F i s h e r i e s a n d Agreement” organized on 21st October,
Aquaculture” organized on 30th April, 2022
2022. f) Webinar on “Promotion of Frozen Fish
b) Webinar on “Potential & Role of Fisheries and Fish Products” was organized on 29th
Cooperatives” organized on 22nd July, November, 2022.
2022 g) Webinar on ““Insurance Coverage for
c) Webinar on “Women as Catalyst for Fisheries & Aquaculture” was organized
Change -A Webinar on Narrowing Gender on 29th December, 2022.
Gap in Fi-SHE-ries Sector” organized on
8th August, 2022
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Details of sector-wise Achievements under PMMSY till 31st March, 2023
13
11013
30288 376
629
1,466 1,301
41
5,472
21,680 6,241
423
188
732
6053
8,257
8,652
95
731 1,002
237
42
Rs.
for
13 23 5
43
1806 139
958.26 3019.35
525.28
44
3781
RIVER RANCHING
822.0
45
ARTIFICIAL REEF
631
26
2489
2142
FFPO's
21 NCDC 1070
NFDB 22
NAFED 500
SFAC 550
6 2
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Chapter-4
Sagar Parikrama Yatra Program
The Indian Ocean is vital to the economies, The first phase of 'Sagar Parikrama' was started
security and livelihoods of its coastal states. The on 5th March 2022, with the theme of “KRANTI se
Country has a coastline of 8118 km, covering 9 SHANTI" wherein Hon'ble Minister of Fisheries,
maritime States/4UTs and providing livelihood Animal Husbandry & Dairying visited Mandvi,
support to millions of coastal fisher folk. As a Gujarat (Memorial of Shyamji Krishna Varma),
mark of gratitude to our seas the Department is Okha-Dwarka, and completed at Porbandar the
organizing “Sagar Parikrama” program on birth place of Gandhi ji on 06.03.2022. The
occasion of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava. The journey continued in Phase-II organized during
objective of the “Sagar Parikrama” is to make 23rd to 25th September 2022, which covered 07
awareness among fishers and other stakeholders locations from Mangrol, Veraval, Diu, Jafrabad,
on the proper and stable use of marine fisheries, Surat, Daman & Valsad in Gujarat and UT of
to raise the standard of living of the fish farmers Daman & Diu. Phase-III of 'Sagar Parikrama' was
living in the coastal areas, to maximize the started from Surat, Hazira Port Gujarat on 19th
benefits of public sector schemes, protect marine February 2023, followed by journey of Hon'ble
life and to solve the problems of fish farmers. Minister, FAHD towards coastal belt of
Maharashtra cvering visit of Satpati, Vasai,
Sagar Parikrama is envisaged to be celebrated in
Versova, Bhaucha Dhakka and Sasson Dock,
all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea
Mumbai during 20-21 February 2023.
route down right from Gujarat, Diu, Maharashtra,
Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra The three phases of Sagar Parikrama Yatra have
Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & been a successful program which created lot of
Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands to have awareness among the public especially coastal
interaction programme with fishermen, fisher communities and fishermen. Sagar Parikrama
communities and stakeholders in these locations program is also helping the Department in
and districts in order to know the problems of understanding and connecting with the ground
Coastal Fisher folk and also to disseminate challenges that are being faced by the fisher folk.
information of various Government schemes for This would enable the Department in devising
the benefits of the fishers, fish farmers and better policy for improving the quality of life and
stakeholders. economic well-being of people of the coastal
community especially fishermen.
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Chapter 5
Subordinate and autonomous organisations of
Introduction (CSS) of PMMSY. As per the provisions of PMMSY,
a Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) headed by
The Department of Fisheries (DoF) Ministry of the Chief Executive has been constituted in NFDB
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, for the appraisal of the project proposals received
Government of India has two organizations/ under the CSS component. A Project Monitoring
institutions namely the National Fisheries Unit (PMU) has been constituted for monitoring
Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad and the the implementation of the projects sanctioned
regulatory body Coastal Aquaculture Authority under PMMSY. NFDB has been designated as the
(CAA), Chennai that have autonomous/ authority nodal agency for implementation of Insurance
status with respect to their functioning. Along schemes, Entrepreneur Development Model,
with these, DoF has four sub-ordinate institutions River Ranching, Training & Capacity Building,
namely (i) Central Institute of Coastal Engineering Certification & Traceability, Awareness &
for Fisheries (CICEF), Bengaluru (ii) Central publicity campaign on PMMSY.
Institute for Fisheries Nautical and Engineering
Training (CIFNET), Kochi (iii) Fishery Survey of 5.1.2 Mandate:
India (FSI), Mumbai and (iv) National Institute for a) To bring major activities relating to
Fisheries Post-Harvest Technology & Training fisheries and aquaculture for focused
(NIFPHATT), Kochi. A brief on the six attention and professional management
organizations is as follows:
b) To coordinate fisheries activities
5.1 National Fisheries Development undertaken by Central Government and
Board (NFDB) also coordinate with the State/Union
Territory
5.1.1 History of the Institution: c) To improve production, processing,
The National Fisheries Development Board storage, transport and marketing of the
(NFDB) was established in 2006 as an products
autonomous organization under the d) To achieve sustainable management and
administrative control of Department of Fisheries, conservation of natural aquatic resources
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and e) To apply modern research tools for
Dairying, Govt. of India to realize the untapped optimizing production and productivity
potential of fisheries sector. NFDB has taken up
numerous developmental activities that have f) To generate substantial employment
improved the sector's fish production, g) To enhance contribution of fish towards
productivity, and post-harvest & marketing food and nutritional security
facilities. After the launch of Pradhan Mantri
5.1.3 Organisational Structure
Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), NFDB has
been entrusted the work of appraisal of proposals NFDB is headed by the Chief Executive. A
received from the States/UTs under the Governing Body oversees the activities of NFDB
components of Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Chairmanship of the Cabinet Minister.
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The Governing Body and the Executive Committee consider and decide the activities of the Board and
provide guidance. The Executive Committee, with the Secretary of Department of Fisheries as its
Chairman, provides the general superintendence direction and the control of the affairs and functions
of the Board. The NFDB organisation chart is as follows:
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF NFDB
Governing Body Executive Committee NFDB Organogram
Chairman Secretary Chief Executive

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal
Fisheries, GOI
Husbandry & Dairying, GOI
Senior Executive
Vice Chairman Financial Advisor &
Director
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Additional Secretary,
Animal Husbandry & Dairying, GOI DoF GOI
Executive Director
Member Advisor (Agriculture)
(Agriculture), Planning Commission Planning Commission
Senior Executive
30 Ministers in charge of Fisheries Joint Secretary(Fisheries)
of the States and UTs DoF, GOI
Executive
Secretary, DoF, GOI Joint Secretary
Ministry of Food Executive Assistant
Secretary, DAC& FW, GOI Processing Industries, GOI
Secretary, DARE, GOI

Managing Director
NABARD
Secretary
Department of Commerce, GOI
Dy. Director General
Secretary,
Secretary, (Fisheries), ICAR
Ministry
Ministry of Food Processing
of Panchayat Raj &
Industries, GOI
Rural Development GOI
Chairman
MPEDA
Chairman
Coastal Aquaculture Authority Member Secretary
Coastal Aquaculture
Chairman Authority
NABARD
Four Secretaries in charge
Joint Secretary of Fisheries of State
(Fisheries) DoF, GOI Governments
Chief Executive Chief Executive

NFDB NFDB
Fifteen Representatives of Groups and

Associations of Fish Farmers, Fishing
Craft Operators and Exporters
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5.1.4 Major Initiatives & Achievements of formed and each team is assigned with
NFDB monitoring the progress of projects in 6-8
States/UTs. The PMU Cell has developed the
NFDB has received proposals from various
monitoring formats for data collection and
States/UTs under CSS of PMMSY. NFDB has
checklists for field visits. The PMU-State
provided necessary handholding & advisory to
Monitoring Teams have conducted virtual
States/UTs wherever required to prepare and
meetings with the respective State Nodal officers
submit proposals. As per the Annual Action Plan
and ascertained the progress of PMMSY projects.
FY 2022-23, NFDB is undertaking various need-
Based on the financial and physical progress
based activities under the Central Sector
obtained from States/UTs the data were analyzed
component of PMMSY and the activities
by the PMU periodically. The PMU-State
entrusted by DoF from time to time.
Monitoring Teams also conducts field visits to
Under NFDB Action Plan FY 2022-23, 13 projects assess the progress of PMMSY activities.
are proposed to implement with a total amount of
Rs. 90.59 Crores, the same is approved in the 43rd
Executive Committee of NFDB, subsequently DoF
has issued order during January 2023. NFDB is in
the processes of implementing the same.
The details of the projects/activities undertaken

by NFDB during the FY 2022-23are given below:
A. PMMSY-Project Appraisal Committee

(PAC) at NFDB
NFDB has requested all the States/UTs to submit PMU team visits to units sanctioned
the proposals as per the State wise allocations
made by the DoF. During the FY 2022-23, 100 Self As on 31st December 2022, 5 Quarterly PMU
Contained Proposals (SCPs)/DPRs under PMMSY review meetings were conducted with States and
were received from 35 States/UTs and scrutinised UTs, and field visits were conducted for 30 States
by NFDB. 10 meetings of PAC under the while advisories are being sent to States/UTs,
Chairmanship of the CE, NFDB were held and salient observations are being furnished to DoF
recommended 814 projects under CSS periodically.
component to DoF for a total outlay of Rs.
C. Entrepreneur Models in Fisheries and
3677.786 Crores with Central share of Rs.
Aquaculture
1469.912 Crores. NFDB further issued technical
advisories to States/UTs and handholding in NFDB is implementing Entrepreneur Models in
preparation of State Action plans/proposals in Fisheries and Aquaculture under Central Sector
implementing various activities under PMMSY. component of PMMSY to attract enhanced
private investment in the fisheries and
B. NFDB-PMMSY-Project Monitoring
aquaculture sector. By the end of December 2022,
Unit (PMU Cell) at NFDB
NFDB sanctioned 27 projects with a total outlay of
The Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) has been Rs. 64.99 Crores and an eligible subsidy of Rs.
constituted at NFDB with CE, NFDB as the 17.86 Crores.
Chairperson. PMU-State Monitoring Teams were
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D. Group Accident Insurance Scheme capacity building programmes.

(GAIS)
F. Fish Festivals:
Insurance of fishers is one of the sub-components
NFDB has sponsored 11 fish festivals during FY
of PMMSY scheme under the beneficiary-
2022-23 in Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh,
oriented activities. Under the scheme, fishers and
Madhya Pradesh, Sikkim along with CIFE,
any other category of persons directly involved in
Mumbai, Tripura, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir,
fishing and fisheries related activities in the age
Uttarakhand, Telangana and Meghalaya to create
group of 18 to 70 years are eligible for insurance
awareness and enhance the fish consumption.
coverage of (i) Rs. 5.00 Lakh against the death or
Out of the planned festivals, 9 fish festivals have
permanent total disability, (ii) Rs. 2.50 Lakh
been conducted.
against the permanent partial disability and Rs.
25,000/- against the accidental hospitalization. G. Publicity of PMMSY & Promotion of
The scheme is implemented through M/s Oriental Domestic Fish Consumption:
Insurance Company Limited with an insurance
premium of Rs. 72.44 per fisher per annum. For the outreach and publicity of PMMSY among
During FY 2021-22, a total of 29.11 lakh fishers the fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders,
belonging to 18 States and 7 UTs and in FY 2021- various outreach activities were taken up such as
23, as on 31st December, 2022, a total of 31.89 webinars, World Fisheries Day (WFD), National
lakh fishers belonging to 22 States and 7 UTs have Fish Farmers' Day (NFFD) celebrations, Fish
been insured. Total of 227 claims have been Festivals and Expos, summits, digital campaigns,
settled and an amount of Rs.10.91 Crore has been mass media campaign, publicity through
disbursed. electronic media, posters on PMMSY schemes &
Virtual Learning through MatsyaSetu App. NFDB
E. Capacity Building & Outreach activities funded states/UTs to celebrate 75 years 'Azadi Ka
Amrit Mahotsav' and to organize fish festivals,
For the benefit of fishers/fish farmers/
celebrate WFD and NFFD. Two phases of Sagar
students/youth etc. across the country, NFDB in
Parikrama have been successfully completed
collaboration with States/UTs fisheries
covering Gujarat, Diu & Daman and Swatch Sagar
departments, various central & State academic,
Surakshit Sagar at Chennai, Gujarat, Andhra
training & research Institutions, Universities and
Pradesh and Goa. 26 jingles in 16 States in 9
Colleges, Fisheries Research Stations, KVKs, Aqua
vernacular languages and social media, etc. have
One Centres (AOCs) etc. conducted awareness
been broadcasted. 2 songs on Sagar Parikrama
and training programmes on different topics of
were created. One song sung by Shankar
the fisheries sector and PMMSY scheme activities.
Mahadevan has been translated in 7 vernacular
NFDB has sanctioned awareness/training
languages and one song on Swatch Sagar
programmes to 55 Institutes/States/UTs/Fishery
Surakshit Sagar in Tamil have been created and
Universities/Colleges/AOC/AAHLs/KVKs with a
used during campaigns of these programs. These
total of 316 webinars/training programmes and
aim at promotion of domestic fish consumption
has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 208.56 Lakh that
and popularization of PMMSY scheme in
has benefitted 16,880 participants. For the benefit
reaching more fishers and public. Thus, has
of Scheduled Caste participants, a total of 584
reached out to 46,33,632 stakeholders through
programmes were conducted on PMMSY
multiple outreach activities.
benefiting 30,785 Scheduled caste people, out of
which 282 programs were organized covering H. New Projects/Activities undertaken by
19,736 participants under SCSP trainings. Overall, NFDB :
a total of 86,410 were covered under training and
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i. “Innovations and Innovative Projects/ Telangana (Rs. 23.50 Lakh)

activities, Technology demonstrations • Technology demonstration of premium
including start-ups, incubators and pilot quality Masmin production in
projects”. Lakshadweep for domestic and export
• NFDB during 2022-23 has taken up markets (Rs. 23.54 Lakh)
various initiatives to popularize new and • Technology demonstration of emerging
innovative technologies emerging in the fish speciesin Biofloc culture system (Rs.
field so as to improve fish production and 26 Lakh)
productivity in the country. The following
(ii) Cage culture demonstration of Indian
projects have been sanctioned during
pompano in Chandipur coast, Bahabalpur,
April 2022 to December 2022 (Rs. 2.56
Odisha by CMFRI
Crores)
• Demonstration of growth performance, NFDB had sanctioned the project 'Cage Culture
health status and meat quality of Biofloc Demonstration of Indian pompano in Chandipur
raised fish in Northern India (Rs. 19.47 coast' at a cost of Rs. 257.32 Lakh for a period of 3
Lakh) years with 100 percent Central assistance to
ICAR-CMFRI during FY 2020-21. The project was
• Demonstration of viable farming
able to establish a model Indian pompano marine
protocols for indigenous brackish water
cage farming unit at Bahabalpur along Balasore
seaweed species for income generation
of North Odisha, which would act as a nuclear
among coastal folks (Rs. 21.95 Lakh)
centre for large-scale dissemination of the
• Pilot scale implementation of “Smart technology within the state. The project
Packing technology: fish freshness witnessed a 2nd and final crop harvest of 20 MT
indicator” at field level to enhance from 30 cages with a price realization of Rs. 59.53
domestic fish consumption (Rs 40.50 Lakh. The project has been extended into its 2nd
Lakh) Phase with a project cost of Rs. 75 lakh as one time
• Demonstration of Seed Production of subsidy assistance toward operational cost by
critically endangered catfish Glyptothorax involving fishermen society/societies with
kashmirensis for conservation and culture sharing pattern as fixed under PMMSY with
in Jammu & Kashmir (Rs. 26.40 Lakh) central share Rs. 45 Lakh (60 %) and rest Rs. 30
• Pilot scale demonstration of seaweed Lakh will be the beneficiary share. MoU was
based feed production for fish and signed with 36 (18 fishermen and 18
shrimp (Rs. 36 Lakh) fisherwomen) beneficiaries for distribution and
undertaking of cage culture demonstration at
• Technology Demonstration of Singhi
Bahabalpur, Balasore for 30 cages. The project
c a t f i s h c u l t u re i n Re c i rc u l a t o r y
shall be implemented with the technical expertise
aquaculture system (RAS) and
of ICAR-CMFRI.
entrepreneurship development in the
region (Rs. 38.95 Lakh) (iii) River ranching
• Demonstration of ornamental fish culture To address the depleted fish stock in rivers and to
and breeding technique through improve the livelihood of fishers, river ranching
incorporation of natural carotenoids in scheme has been incorporated under PMMSY.
fish feed for improvement of the The scheme is a continuous program, initial year
pigmentation to the rural youths of the program was implemented in three river
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basins namely (i) Ganges and the tributaries of (iv) Establishment of breeding units of
Ganges river system (ii) Brahmaputra and Barak indigenous fish species in North-Eastern
river distributaries and other rivers and (iii) States
Mahanadi and tributaries of Mahanadi river
In the NER States, fish species like Magur, Singhi,
system. During FY 2021-22, the scheme was
Pabda and Koi have special consumer
extended for two years, covering 4 more rivers
preferences and fetch high market prices.
namely Godavari, Cauvery, Narmada and Indus
However, the commercial breeding and
covering the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,
propagation, and culture expansion of these
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh
species still remains low due to the lack of
and Assam. The States have implemented the
adequate number of hatcheries for local fish seed
activities as per timelines under frequent
production, lack of dissemination of breeding
monitoring and guidance. A total of Rs. 16.05
technique among the farmers and other
Crores has been sanctioned for 13 states to ranch
necessary support. To support the establishment
555.05 lakh fingerlings. As on December FY 2022-
of the breeding units for locally important
23, 311.53 lakh fingerlings (57 percent) are being
indigenous fish species, NFDB sanctioned and
ranched in UP, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand,
released Rs 64.40 Lakh for establishment of 17
Tripura, Odisha, Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh
breeding units covering 4 states namely Assam (5
and Sikkim in major areas of Ganges and its
units), Meghalaya (2 units), Sikkim (3 units) and
tributaries, Mahanadi, Brahmaputra and Barak
Tripura (7 units) through the respective state
fisheries department. Breeding units have been
implemented and civil works are ongoing
reporting an average 90 percent progress.
(v) Fish Farmer Production Organisations

(FFPOs):
NFDB issued notification for the selection CBBOs

on 30th May, 2022, with the last date being
08.07.2022. Received 53 applications under
various categories i.e. Category I–27 Nos,
Category II-2Nos & Category III-24 Nos.
Scrutinized and fur ther evaluated the
applications with experts from MANAGE and IIM,
Hyderabad. Shortlisted and awarded 6 agencies
as CBBOs on 1st Nov, 2022 for the formation of 20
Nos of FFPOs covering 10 states namely AP,
Odisha, Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,
Puducherry, Manipur, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh.
Execution of MoA with selected CBBO's is under
process by NFDB. The selected CBBOs have
initiated identifying locations in the States and
are in the processes of FFPOs mobilisation &
formation.
River Ranching Program implemented in three Rivers basin
and their tributaries i. Ganga, ii. Brahmaputra and Barak
iii. Mahanadi
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(vi) Certification, Accreditation, Traceability (viii) Aquatic Animal Health & Quality Testing
and Labelling in Aquaculture Sector Laboratory (AAH & QTL)
NFDB has empanelled 8 certifying bodies namely The national level laboratory under the aegis of
Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt Ltd (Telangana), Control NFDB, Hyderabad is an ISO 9001-2015 certified
Union, CU Inspections and Certifications India Pvt lab offering various testing services to the fishers,
Ltd (Maharashtra), Cotecna Inspection India farmers and other stakeholders involved in
Private Ltd (West Bengal), Intertek India Private fisheries. The lab is well equipped with the
Ltd (Delhi), Quest Certification Private Limited Molecular Diagnostics, Microbiology, Feed, water
(Tamil Nadu), SGS India Private Ltd (West Bengal), & Soil and Residual testing divisions. The lab is
Tata Projects Limited (Telangana) and TUV India operational with sophisticated instruments for
Private Ltd (Maharashtra) through appropriate gene sequencing, quantification of heavy metals,
EoI to act as certifying bodies to participate in the profiling of amino acids and vitamins etc.
implementation of the project 'Certification, AAHQTL offers training programmes with hands-
Accreditation, Traceability and Labelling' under on approach on RT-PCR and its applications, PCR
PMMSY–Central Sector, which would be closely and its applications, Bio techniques, nutrient
monitored and coordinated at field level and profiling of fish and fish products, water quality
state level. NFDB received willingness from 6 parameters. A total of 7 training programmes
states covering about 3040 Nos of beneficiaries- were conducted during May–December 2022 for
both individuals and groups in various activity 47 trainees.
areas such as hatcheries, feed mills and fish farms
AAHQTL also conducting a study titled
for certifying 1740 Nos of units. The scheme is
'Assessment of pathogenic micro organisms
being taken forward to implement on pilot basis
along with nutrient and residual contaminant
to understand the implications and to gain
profiling in fish and aqua feeds'. Under the project
experience in the subject.
a total of fish, shrimp, potable water, ice and
(vii) Fish Market and Price Information System retailer's hygiene related samples were collected
(FMPIS) and tested for microbial prevalence. A total of 151
samples from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
NFDB is implementing Fish Market Price
Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra were
Information System (FMPIS) as a flagship project
collected from various wholesale, retail, landing
for analysing fish price information at fish
centres and street markets. The project also
markets from major cities and towns through a
brings out the nutrient and amino acid profiling
web/mobile based application by collecting and
with due importance to presence of heavy metals
disseminating prices of commercially important
like Hg, Pd, As, Cd wherein 40 samples from the
inland and marine fish species. The market prices
farms of Andhra Pradesh were analysed.
of commercially important fishes are available on
a single web platform. The fish price data AAHQTL, NFDB has entered into a MoU with
captured through FMPIS would facilitate better Environment Protection Training and Research
marketability (fisher/seller) and accessibility Institute (EPTRI), Govt. of Telangana for
(consumer/buyer) of fish. Currently, 42 wholesale undertaking various fisheries and environment
fish markets, 64 retail fish markets, 17 Fish related research. AAHQTL in collaboration with
Landing Centers and 18 fishing harbours from 29 EPTRI is undertaking a project titled 'Aquatic
States and UTs are under the ambit of FMPIS. biodiversity studies of Godavari river stretches at
the sites viz; Medigadda barrage, Annaram
barrage and Sundilla barrage, Telangana'.
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annual capacity to accommodate 7,33,400

numbers of imported L. Vannamei brood stock.
The facility is commissioned by the Shri Jatindra
Nath Swain, IAS, Secretary Fisheries, Govt. of
India, GoIon 10th January 2022.
NFDB signed an MoU with MPEDA-RGCA to share

2.5% of Gross revenue generated by AQF to NFDB
every year. Accordingly, MPEDA-RGCA shared an
amount of Rs.17,88,275/- for the FY-2020-21 and
Visit of Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS, Secretary Fisheries, Rs. 20,63,541/- for the year 2021-22 towards
Govt. of India to AAHQTL-NFDB NFDB's share from AQF.
(x) Development and operation of Coastal

Aquaculture at Mulapolam, Srikakulam
District, Andhra Pradesh
As per NFDB Action Plan 2020-21 and 2021-22,

NFDB was accorded approval for the
Development and operation of Coastal
Aquaculture at Mulapolam in AP (Phase-D). NFDB
has taken up infrastructure development for
nursery and grow out ponds for rearing
fingerlings and farming marketable size marine
finfish (Cobia, Pompano and Sea bass) and mud
crab, with required site levelling, engineering
drawings, cost estimations along with common
minimum facilities such as seawater and
freshwater intake, filtration, storage & supply
arrangements, internal roads, electricity,
generator drainage, office building etc.
Development of aquaculture infrastructure
facilities for Phase-I was entrusted to CPWD,
Sample collection by the AAHQTL team under the projects Vijayawada and 65% of the construction work is
completed.
(ix) Aquatic Quarantine Facility (AQF) at
ELA studies and CRZ reports completed CAA
Chennai
permission for taking up aquaculture and NOC
The AQF at Chennai established in 2009, plays a from APPCB obtained. APCZMA has considered
key role in ensuring the SPF status of imported the proposal and recommended to MoEF for
brood stock of Litopenaeus vannamei. AQF facility permission. Stage-I Forest Dept. permission for
is essential to mitigate the risks involved in laying of seawater intake and outlet pipelines
continuous import of L. vannamei broodstock. through forest land has been obtained and
The AQF gradually expanded phase wise over a Stage-II permission is under progress
period of 9 years.Now with the addition of 6 additionally, working permission to lay inlet and
Quarantine cubicles and the supporting outlet pipelines issued by forest Dept. and the
infrastructure in Phase-IV, the facility has the work is under progress.
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As per the direction of 40th and 41st Executive Management and Transfer (DFBOT) of Phase-II of
Committee, NFDB has prepared the RFP 'Coastal Aquaculture Facilities' at Mulapolam to
document for operation and management of be implemented in PPP mode, which is under
Phase-I and Develop, Finance, Build, Operation& processes.
Development of aquaculture infrastructure facilities at Mulapolam in Andhra Pradesh
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xi) Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure

Development Fund
To address the gaps in fisheries infrastructure, the

Government created the Fisheries and
Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund
(FIDF) during the FY 2018-19 with a fund
amounted to Rs. 7522.48 Crores. FIDF provides
concessional finance/loan to the Eligible Entities
(EEs) including State Governments/UT
Administrations and State entities for the
development of identified fisheries infrastructure
facilities. Cumulatively, 31st December, 2022,
NFDB received 236 proposals from 25 states and
Establishment of fishing harbour at
UTs for the total project cost of Rs. 7880.20 Crores.
Tharagambadi, Tamil Nadu
NFDB recommended 121 proposals to CAMC and
110 proposals were recommended by CAMC and State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
in-principle approval was accorded by DoF (GoI) Dairying. Project on 'Assessment of pathogenic
for the project cost of Rs. 5247.85 Crores. microorganisms along with nutrient and residual
contaminant profiling in fish and aqua Feeds' was
I. EVENTS/CAMPAIGNS ORGANISED
launched by Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS,
BY NFDB
Secretary, Department of Fisheries, GoI. Around
(i) National Fish Farmers Day 2022 30 States/UTs participated virtually in groups,
which had a gathering of about 570 numbers and
On 10th July 2022, NFDB celebrated the 25th 50 participants from 3 states viz Telangana,
National Fish Farmers Day in hybrid mode at Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have participated
NFDB, Hyderabad. The programme was graced physically. On this occasion, signing of MOU
virtually by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Hon'ble between NFDB and State Bank of India to
Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry facilitate FIDF and Entrepreneur Models scheme
& Dairying from Muzaffanagar, UP and Dr. L. has taken place. Publicity of the program was
Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State for Fisheries, done through various social media plat forms and
Animal Husbandry and Dairying from Vellore, the program was streamed live that was viewed
Tamil Nadu. More than 1000 fish farmers, by 580 participants.
aquapreneurs, fisher folks, professionals, officials
and scientists from across the nation participated
in the event. During the event, 4 posters for
outreach on domestic fish consumption and
sustainable production have been released. Two
posters on 'Fish for Motherhood' and 'Fish
Nutrients and their Wellness Benefits' were
released by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Hon'ble
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
and Dairying and two posters on 'Sustainable
Fishing Practices' and 'State Fishes of India' were
released by Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of Celebration of National Fish Farmer's Day 2022 in hybrid
mode at NFDB, Hyderabad
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version of 'Sagar Parikrama Song' was launched

and 3 books brought out by CIFNET, 1 book by
NFDB named 'Super Success Stories @ 100'
(English and Hindi) and few books by DoF (GoI)
such as Handbook on Fisheries Statistic-2022,
Communication and Navigational Equipment on
board fishing vessel, Defect rectification and
maintenance of boat engine, Capacity building
on monofilament long line fishing and handling
of tuna on boards and posters on seaweed,
Wealth from waste and value addition in English,
Hindi and Gujarati were launched.
Four poster for outreach domestic fish consumption and

sustainable production have been released during an event
(ii) World Fisheries Day 2022
NFDB and DoF (GoI) celebrated the 'World

Fisheries Day' on 21st November, 2022 at Swami
Vivekanand Auditorium, Daman. The event was
conducted in two sessions, the inaugural and the
technical session. More than 800 fishers, fish
farmers including fisheries officials from different
states/UTs physically attended in the event. 28
awards under various categories were given for
the best performance in the fisheries sector that NFDB & DoF (GoI) celebrated World Fisheries Day 2022 on
included cash award covering both government 21st November, 2022 at
and private sectors. During the event, Gujarati Swami Vivekanand Auditorium, Daman
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(III) Publication on 100 Success Stories Organizations as “Implementation Partners” for

'SSS@75' implementing training, awareness and capacity-
building activities. A total of 8 firms have been
NFDB collected 134 success stories from 28 States
empanelled as implementing agencies for
and 6 Union Territories and picked the best
organizing specialized training programs.
success stories of 100 Nos and published 'SSS
India@75; 100 Super Success Stories from Indian B. NFDB ACHIEVEMENTS :
Fisheries' and the book was released in both Hindi
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA),
and English languages on 21st November 2022,
an Indian Government body on technical
on the occasion of World Fisheries Day 2022. The
c o l l a b o r a t i o n s w i t h l a rg e n u m b e r of
book depicts the stories of successful fisheries
national/international industrial associations and
and aquaculture activities carried out by
related organizations organized “Agro World
individuals, FFPOs, SHGs, NGOs, and government
2022”-India International Agro Trade and
organizations across India in recent years. The
Technology Fair – 2022 from 9th-11th November
major successful fisheries activities by individuals
2022 at Indian Agriculture Research Institute,
or groups on integrated fish farming, ornamental
Pusa Campus, New Delhi for showcasing the
fish culture and marketing, seaweed culture,
development and modernization achieved by key
shrimp hatchery, fish seed production, use of
stakeholders in major sectors like food,
shrimp toilets, feed manufacturing, RAS culture,
agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry,
bio-floc culture, fish products preparation,
fisheries & allied.
seafood outlets, etc. Of the 100 stories, 31 stories
have been based on women fish farmers, 31 As a part of this event, NFDB was awarded “India
based on marginal farmers /entrepreneurs, 10 Agribusiness Awards 2022” for the good work
based on SC fishers & 20 on stories pertaining to done in the fisheries sector. Dr. Suvarna
ST fish farmers and 8 stories based on SHGs. Chandrappagari, IFS, Chief Executive NFDB
attended the event at Delhi and received the
A. Other Activities :
award from Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Minister of
(i) Empanelment of Equipment State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Manufacturers / Suppliers: and Dr. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog at
New Delhi.
NFDB has empanelled 67 firms under various
categories such as Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS,
Secretary Fisheries, Govt. of India aquaculture,
RAS/Biofloc, sea cage/reservoir, cage/pen, cold
chain facility (cold storage/ice plant), fish feed
mill, hatcheries, marine fisheries, refrigerated
vehicles/Insulated vehicles, bio toilet etc. The list
is available on NFDB website for benefit of
States/UTs and stakeholders.
(ii) Empanelment of Consultants:
53 individual consultants &consulting firms in the
fisheries & aquaculture sector have been
empanelled and uploaded on NFDB website. Dr. Suvarna Chandrappagari, IFS, Chief Executive NFD
These consultant services are being utilised by received "India Agribusiness Award 2022" form
stakeholders. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Minister of State for Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying &
(iii) Empanelled Private Agencies/Institutes/ Dr. Raman Chand, Member NITI Ayog
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C. NFDB-Regional Centres supply of nucleus seed of GI scampi. ICAR-CIFA

shall supply 70000 PL of GI scampi seed.
(i) NFDB-Eastern Regional Centre,
Bhubaneswar (ii) NFDB-North Eastern Regional Centre,
Guwahati
NFDB-ERC was established at Bhubaneswar. The
Centre coordinates with the States of Odisha, NFDB established the North-East Regional
Chhattisgarh and West Bengal for obtaining the Centre in 2014 at Guwahati. The main objective of
proposals under PMMSY and their scrutiny. The NFDB- NERC is to co-ordinate with the 8 North
Centre is operating the National Freshwater Fish Eastern States of India for development of
Brood Bank (NFFBB) set up in 2013 with the fisheries and aquaculture in the region. The
objectives to maintain genetically improved fish Centre has been playing a pivotal role in the
brood stock and to produce breeder seed along development of fisheries in the region through
with its distribution to the accredited hatcheries. technical guidance awareness programs, training,
During the FY 2022-23, NFDB-Eastern Regional workshops, financial support etc. NFDB-NERC
Centre (NFDB-ERC) - has disseminated improved conducted exposure visit for 8 ST women
fish seed varieties by supplying 107.7 crores associated with fisheries and participated in the
(Spawn- 93%, Fry- 4% and Fingerlings- 3%) and National Convention on Climate Resilient Tribal
18,306.35 kg brood stock of Jayanti Rohu, Development Blending Indigenous Knowledge
Improved catla, Amur common carp, CIFA GI with appropriate Technology and Empowering
Scampi (Only Brood stock), Mrigal, Grass carp and Women during 9th-11th August 2022 at Kolkata
Java Putti to hatchery operators and seed organised by Indian Institute of Bio-Social
growers PAN India since its inception. In order to Research & Development. Agri and Rural Expo,
reach maximum beneficiaries for supplying Industrial Expo and North East Development
quality seed and achieving higher production, it Meet at Vibrant North East 2022 were held during
has now strengthened its distribution of seed by 25th- 27th August 2022 at Veterinary ground,
registering 70 network hatcheries in 14 states and Khanapara. As co-partners organised RASHI 2022
50 seed growers in 13 states across the country. during 13th-16th December2022 by College of
NFDB has entered MoU with ICAR-CIFA for the Fisheries (CAU-I), Lembucherra, Tripura.
Agri and Rural Expo, Industrial Expo and North East Development Meet at Vibrant North East 2022 held on
25th-27th August, 2022 at Veterinary ground, Khanapara
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5.2 C O A S TA L A Q UAC U LT U R E etc., have been initiated by the Authority to

AUTHORITY (CAA) ensure registration of all eligible coastal
aquaculture farms as also complying with the
5.2.1. The Coastal Aquaculture Authority was guidelines laid down.
established under the Coastal Aquaculture
Authority Act, 2005. The main objective of the CAA was assigned the task of regulating the
Authority is to promote sustainable development commercial introduction of the exotic shrimp viz
without causing damage to the coastal namely SPF Litopenaeus vannamei vide
environment following responsible coastal Notification dated 15th October 2008, issued by
aquaculture practices and to protect the the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying &
livelihood of various stakeholders living in the Fisheries, under the Livestock Importation Act,
coastal area. 1898. The shrimp production from the coastal
aquaculture has increased from the level of
It is mandatory for all persons carrying on coastal 84,000 MT during the year 2008-09 to the level of
aquaculture to register their farms with the CAA, 10.2 lakh MT during the year 2021-22. Given the
as per the procedures laid down in the Coastal available potential for coastal aquaculture it is
Aquaculture Authority Rules/Guidelines. expected to grow further. It is significant to note
Registration is valid for a period of five years, that during past 10 years, no other food
which can be renewed from time to time for a like production sector in the country has achieved
period. A number of measures such as organizing growth rates as rapid as aquaculture.
awareness camps, publicity through newspapers
Farmed shrimp production during 2008-09 to 2021-22

1200000
Production in metric tonnes
1000000
800000
600000
400000
200000
Year
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ACHIEVEMENTS OF COASTAL AQUACULTURE recommend the application to CAA,

AUTHORITY provision for change of ownership of
certificate of registration within the
(January 2022 – December2022)
validity period and authorizing CAA to
AMENDMENT OF CAA RULES, 2005 process the renewal applications directly
without SDLC/DLC are the salient features
CAA is assisted by the maritime states/UTs for of the CAA (Amendment) Rules, 2022.
registration and renewal of farms as described in
Chapter V, Rule 10 (sub Rule 9) of CAA Rules, 2005. Subsequently in the Notification, CAA requested
For the first time, after 15 years, the CAA Rules all maritime states and UTs to constitute SDLCs.
were amended. The Government of India in the CAA also started processing the renewal
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and applications which were received directly from
Dairying (MoFAHD), has notified the Coastal the farmers.
Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Rules 2022
REGISTRATION/RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
vide G.S.R. 216(E) on 15th March 2022 which
OF FARMS:
would ease the registration process and support
the farmers who are the major stakeholders of the i) A total of 45,113 farms with total farm area
aquaculture sector without compromising the of 69,526.08 ha (WSA – 47,112.84 ha)
requirements to be met for registration of coastal received from SLCs/DLCs/SDLCs of states
aquaculture farms. Salient features of Coastal were registered since inception to
Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Rules, 2022 December 2022. Out of this, a total of
are given below. These amendments are 1,604 farms with total farm area of
expected to hasten the process of registration of 2,405.31 ha (WSA-1,615.76 ha) were
coastal aquaculture farms in the country. registered from January to December
2022.
i) Provision for online filing and processing
of application, constitution of Sub- ii) Renewal of registration of 1,1871 farms
Divisional Level Committee (SDLC), with total farm area of 24,584 ha (WSA –
replacement of State Level Committee 17165 ha) was done from 2013 to
with the reconstituted District Level December 2022. During the period,
Committee simplifies the process of January to December 2022, registration of
registration of coastal aquaculture farms. 1,250 farms with total farm area of 3,417.7
ha (WSA – 2359.7 ha) were renewed.
ii) The SDLC is authorized to receive all
applications for registration of coastal iii) As per CAA (Amendment) Rules, 2022,
aquaculture farms irrespective of their CAA started receiving applications
size or extent of water spread area (WSA) directly from the farmers for Renewal of
and recommend the applications of farms Registration of their coastal aqua farms
of up to 5 ha area directly to CAA and from April 2022. Accordingly, applications
others to the District Level Committee from 186 farms with total farm area of
(DLC). 380.67 ha (WSA – 283.16 ha) were
iii) The DLCs shall further recommend the received and registration of these farms
applications of farms of above 5 ha area to were renewed for during the period April
CAA, requirement of 'Quorum' at DLC to to December 2022.
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Table.1. State wise registration details of coastal aquaculture farms

since inception to December 2022 and from January to December 2022
From Inception till December 2022 From January to December - 2022

State /UT No.of
TFA WSA No.of Farms TFA WSA
Farms
ANDAMAN &NICOBAR
5 23 6 0 0 0
ISLAND
ANDHRA PRADESH 22395 32855 22861 1763 3321 2241
DIU & DAMAN 12 60 38 0 0 0
GOA 46 170 121 0 0 0
GUJARAT 1111 5166 3683 47 227 176
KARNATAKA 321 468 356 2 2 1
KERALA 1489 2984 2055 41 66 49
MAHARASHTRA 312 2322 1474 8 11 8
ODISHA 12478 14960 9334 666 701 420
PUDUCHERRY 81 135 102 5 9 7
TAMILNADU 2205 6183 4245 233 591 390
WEST BENGAL 4658 4201 2837 0 0 0
Grand Total 45113 69526 47113 2765 4929 3293
REGISTRATION/RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION suppliers during the period January to

OF HATCHERIES/NRHS: December2022
i) A total of 314 SPF L. vannamei hatcheries iv) CAA received applications for renewal of
and 183 Nauplii Rearing Hatcheries (NRH) hatcheries and NRHs and these were
spread across the coastal states with a inspected by the designated Committee
total production capacity of appr. 80,000 v) 11 hatcheries and 22 NRHs for which the
million seeds (including NRH) for the seed validity of registration expired on 31st
production of L. vannamei were approved March, 2022 were advised to submit a
by CAA from 2009 till December 2022 self-declaration on the ownership of the
ii) A total of 25 hatcheries and 29 NRH which hatchery to validate their possession of
were newly established in Tamil Nadu, the hatchery and readiness of the
Andhra Pradesh and Odisha were hatchery for the inspection, to enable
inspected and processed for Registration CAA to schedule the inspection and
for seed production of SPF L. vannamei process renewal of registration.
during the period from January to A c c o r d i n g l y, C A A r e c e i v e d S e l f
December 2022 declaration and readiness of the hatchery
iii) A total of 11,37,000 nos. of L. vannamei for the inspection from these units. All the
brood stock were permitted for import 33 hatcheries and NRHs have since been
through the registered hatcheries. A total inspected by the designated Committee
of 2,43,176 nos. of broods tock were to process Renewal of Registration
imported from the empanelled overseas vi) A total of 6 hatcheries and 5 NRHs located
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at Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were Fisheries (GoI) held on 12th April 2022 and Letter
processed for Registration for seed no.SPA/Dir/3-142 dated 19th April 2022 received
production of SPF P. monodon during the from the Director, CIBA, the Technical and
period from January to December, 2022 Inspection Committee comprising of Scientists
vii) The Inspection Committee of CAA in from CIBA, NBFGR and the Director (Tech), CAA,
collaboration with the DLC, MPEDA and Department of Fisheries, Govt. of India inspected
CIBA had inspected one production SPF Shrimp Broodstock Multiplication Centre of
facility located at East Godavari district of M/s.Vaishnavi Aquatech, Dehgam Village,
Andhra Pradesh for the registration of Jambusar Tehsil, Bharuch District, Gujarat on 28th
Artemia Nauplii Center during this period April, 2022 and submitted the report.
Approval of Overseas Suppliers of SPF L.

vannamei/SPF P. monodon broodstock
i) CAA empanelled suppliers of SPF L.
vannamei & SPF P. monodon broodstock
based on the genetic base and disease
status in consultation with CIBA, NFDB
and MPEDA. Based on the
recommendations of the Committee, 15
suppliers (13 suppliers for SPF L.
vannamei and 2 suppliers for SPF P.
monodon) were empanelled for supply of
Figure. Inspection of hatchery facilities by inspection SPF broodstock to CAA permitted
committee hatcheries.
ii) M/s. Blue Genetics, Mexico was
suspended from the empanelment for the
detection of IHHNV in their consignment
on 27th August, 2020. After the
completion of two years of sampling and
testing M/s. Bluegenetics, Mexico
requested for revoking the suspension.
Accordingly, the Technical Committee
headed by the Member Secretary, CAA
along with the members conducted the
evaluation.
Figure. Inspection of hatchery facilities by the designated iii) Based on the presentation at CAA 3rd
committee prior to renewal November 2022 and verification of
documentary proofs submitted by the
I n s p e c t i o n o f t h e B M C Fa c i l i t y o f firm the Committee assessed the origin,
M/s.Vaishnavi Aquatech at Dehgam Village, genetic base, disease surveillance, bio-
Jambusar Tehsil, Bharuch District, Gujarat for secured facility, performance and
P. monodon production details, experience for
marketing of SPF brood stock and their
As per the decision of the virtual meeting with
capacity to supply broodstock. The
Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries) Department of
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Committee also evaluated the facility Action taken on P. monodon hatcheries in

through a live virtual tour of the facility Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
which was made on during the
CAA officials along with Fisheries Development
presentation and on satisfaction,
Officer (FDO), Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh
recommended for re-empanelment of
conducted a surprise inspection of four
M/s. Blue Genetics, Mexico as suppliers of
registered hatcheries located at KothaKoduru,
SPF L. vannamei broodstock and PPL to
Venkannapalem, Mypadu, Kudithipalem villages
India.
in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh on 7th to 8th
Issuance of Certificate of Compliance for February, 2022 for spurious seed production of
Antibiotic Free Aqua Inputs: P. monodon. The team found spurious seed of
P. monodon in three hatcheries. All the stocks
CAA issues Certificate of Compliance for coastal
were destroyed by applying bleaching powder
aquaculture inputs namely feed, growth
and instructed the operators to drain all the LRT
s upplements and chemicals/medi c i n e s
section water into ETS without causing damage to
(antibiotic free) for healthy maintenance of the
the environment. Further, Action was initiated on
ecological and environmental balance of water
the registered hatcheries to suspend the
bodies and the organisms reared therein and
operation of the hatcheries and to invoke their
other aquatic life. CAA has so far issued
performance Bank Guarantee.
Certificate of Compliance to the 3,904 aqua
inputs in eight categories (up to December 2022). Action on detection of EHP in SPF Brood stock
During the period from January to December in AQF
2022, Certificate of Compliance has been issued
The SPF broodstock consignment of L. vannamei
to 418 products based on applications from 94
on 24th December 2022 from the supplier of M/s.
manufacturers.
Kona Bay, Hawaii was found positive for the
Surveillance and Monitoring Activities Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) in the
Aquatic Quarantine Facility, Neelankarai, Chennai
Action Taken against hatcheries for
and infection was validated by the CIBA referral
unauthorised seed production of L. vannamei
laboratory. The Technical Committee (TC)
A Committee comprising of the officials from constituted to oversee and monitoring of AQF
CAA, Department of Fisheries, Andhra Pradesh, was convened by CAA on 29th December
MPEDA and CIBA conducted a surprise inspection 2022and as per the decision taken by the TC, the
of eleven (11) hatcheries located at U. Kothapalli stock was culled and incinerated in the presence
and Thondangi Mandals of East Godavari District, of the representatives from CAA, CIBA, AQCS,
Andhra Pradesh on 3rd February 2022. The team AISHA and the overseas supplier on the same day.
witnessed larval stages (Zoea, Mysis and PL) of L. Simultaneously, visit by an Expert Committee of
vannamei in the five hatcheries which had not Pathologists to evaluate the bio security of AQF
been registered with CAA and did not have for opening of cubicles immediately foe
permission to produce seed of L vannamei. The consignment from other suppliers was facilitated
Committee destroyed the spurious stocks of the on 30th December 2022. As per the expert
above hatcheries. Subsequently, they were committee opinion, the activity of AQF was
advised to seek help of DLC for applying for resumed the same day without any delay.
Registration.
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Culling of infected stock and evaluation by expert committee at the AQF
Environmental monitoring water samples from the final discharge point of

ETS of Hatcheries and Farms for analysis as per
CAA officials visited hatcheries and farms located
given below. The water quality parameters
at Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu,
showed no deviation from the prescribed
Maharashtra, West Bengal and Goa and collected
standards.
FARMS HATCHERIES TOTAL

Sl. Name of No. of No. of No. of No. of
Samples
No. State farms Samples hatcheries Samples Monitored
Collected
monitored collected monitored collected
Andhra
1 5838 440 906 61 6744 501
Pradesh
2 Gujarat 713 44 3 0 716 44
3 Odisha 1193 119 67 9 1260 128
4 Tamil Nadu 2467 189 150 12 2617 201
5 Maharashtra 336 24 0 0 336 24
6 West Bengal 172 15 3 0 175 15
7 Goa 44 0 0 0 44 0
Total 10763 831 1129 82 11892 913
Antibiotic residue monitoring: CAA officials conferencing on 14th March 2022, 3rd June 2022,
visited 197 hatcheries and farms located at 22nd September 2022 and 2nd December 2022.
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu along with The meetings were chaired by Justice Amar Singh
MPEDA officials and collected samples under Chauhan, Chairperson, CAA.
NRCP Programme during the period from
TC Meeting of AQF: The twenty second meeting
January to December 2022.
of the Technical Committee to oversee and
Meetings Organised/participated monitor the functioning of Aquatic Quarantine
under the Chairmanship of the Member
CAA Authority meetings: The four Meetings of Secretary, CAA cum Chairperson, TC of AQF was
the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) with the held on 5th April 2022 through a hybrid model
members of newly constituted Authority were (physical and online).
convened in virtual mode through video
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Meeting of the Expert Committee constituted observed that the land in which the aquaculture
to examine import of shrimp broodstock from activity is being carried out are allotted by the
AHPND affected countries Government for the said purpose and the
applications for registration with CAA is pending
The Expert Committee constituted vide Order no.
with District Level Committee (DLC) of Navsari.
35027/6/2013-Fy (H&D)Pt. (E-20392) dated the
5th July, 2022 by the Department of Fisheries Meeting with the Chairman, MPEDA at Cochin,
(GoI) to assess the possible risks of import in the Kerala: The Member Secretary and the Director
present situation and suggest measures to be (Tech), CAA visited Cochin, Kerala on 22nd April
adopted in case of lifting the existing ban in India 2022 and discussed with the Chairman, MPEDA
deliberated on the issue in the virtual meetings regarding issues on farm registration, seed
convened by Member Secretary CAA. The report production, antibiotic residue and other issues
by the expert committee was submitted by Dr I. and resolved to jointly address these in a
Karunasagar, Chairman of the committee to harmonious manner for growth of the industry.
Secretary (Fisheries), Government of India on
Meeting with the Secretary (Fisheries) and
19th September, 2022.
Director of Fisheries, West Bengal: The Member
Opening and closing meeting of Audit of India Secretary and Sr. Technical Assistant, CAA visited
by DG-SANTE of European Commission Kolkata, West Bengal on 2nd November 2022 and
discussed with the Secretary (Fisheries), Director
The Export Inspection Council, New Delhi invited
of Fisheries and other officials of Fisheries
CAA to participate in the opening and closing
Department, issues related to registration and
meeting of Audit by the Director-General of
renewal of registration of coastal aqua farms.
Health and Safety (DG-SANTE) of European
Points of concern specific to West Bengal were
Commission scheduled on 12th and 29th
noted and it was decided to mutually address the
September 2022 respectively. The Director
issues and carry out more awareness programs in
(Technical) participated the opening meeting of
the state.
Audit in EIC office at New Delhi and delivered the
presentation on the 'Role of Coastal Aquaculture Interactions with District Level Committees
Authority on Antimicrobials Residue Control in
Orientation Programme on CAA
Coastal Aquaculture'. The Member Secretary,
(Amendment) Rules, 2022
CAA participated in the closing meeting held
virtually on 29th September 2022 and put forth In view of the implementation of the provisions in
the views and comments. the CAA (Amendment) Rules, 2022 notified vide
G.S.R. 216(E) dated 15th March 2022, CAA
Gujarat – Meeting and site inspection
organized an orientation programme for the
regarding NGT O.A. 476/2022
Member Conveners of the SDLCs and DLCs in the
Member Secretary CAA attended the meeting coastal districts of Tamil Nadu at the office of the
convened by Shri R. B. Barad (IAS), Chairman – Commissioner of Fisheries, Chennai, through
GPCB at the Head office, Gujarat Pollution hybrid mode (both physical and online mode) on
Control Board, Gandhinagar on 28th August, 29th June 2022. The Member Secretary, CAA, the
2022 for discussion on the NGT O.A. 476/2022. Commissioner of Fisheries, Tamil Nadu and
Subsequently on 20th September, 2022, the area Director (Tech), CAA provided an insight into the
in dispute in Navsari District, Gujarat was new amended provisions in CAA Rules. All the
inspected by the joint inspection committee in conveners of DLCs and SDLCs in Tamil Nadu
which representative of CAA participated. It was participated in the meeting.
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Review meeting: A meeting with the Member the Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries) on 22nd
Conveners of the SDLCs and DLCs of the coastal July 2022 through video conferencing.
districts of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Representatives from CIBA, MPEDA, NCSCM and
Gujarat was held through video conferencing on officials representing Department of Fisheries of
22nd December 2022. The Member Secretary, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra and
CAA has provided an insight into the new Gujarat participated and put forth their views and
amended provisions in CAA Rules that deals with suggestions to draft the Coastal Aquaculture
the registration of coastal aquaculture farms. Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
Further, status of constitution of the SDLCs and
status of applications for renewal of registration Participation In International Meeting
of coastal aquaculture farms pending at 35th Session of the Committee on Fisheries
SDLCs/DLCs were reviewed. Rome, Italy, 5th to 9th September 2022
Process of Drafting Amendments to CAA As per the letter received from the Dept. of
Act (2005) Fisheries, Govt. of India, the Director (Technical),
CAA participated in the 35th Session of the
Understanding the need to amend the CAA Act
Committee on Fisheries at Rome, Italy during
(2005), the Department of Fisheries initiated
5th–9th September 2022 as a part of Indian
action in the year 2021 itself and in 2022 various
Delegation Headed by the Joint Secretary
activities were implemented to meet this target.
(Marine Fisheries) DoF, Ministry of Fisheries,
Support was provided by CAA throughout the
Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India
year in convening stakeholder meetings, placing
the draft in public domain for comments, Other Activities
compiling the responses received and drafting
the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Celebration of “YOGOTSAV” the countdown
Bill, 2022. programme for International Day of Yoga-
2022 at Shore Temple Mahabalipuram, Tamil
Meeting of the Sub-committee to develop the Nadu on 9th May 2022
zero draft of the CAA Amendment Act: Meeting
of the sub-committee to develop a Zero draft of CAA organized Yogotsav-2022 on 9th May 2022
the CAA Amendment Act headed by the Member at the historical venue of Shore Temple,
Secretary, CAA was convened on 22nd February Mahabalipuram,Tamil Nadu.
2022 with the representatives from CIBA, NCSCM,
The event was presided by the Hon'ble Minister of
MPEDA and Director (Tech) CAA . A zero draft of
State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
proposed amendment prepared by CAA was
Dairying & Information and Broadcasting. The
deliberated by the Committee and the suggested
Hon'ble Chairperson, CAA, the Additional Chief
modifications were incorporated.
Secretary to Government, Dept. of Animal
Meeting of the Expert Committee constituted Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries & Fishermen
to draft the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Member Secretary,
(Amendment) Bill, 2022 CAA, Superintending Archeologist, Archeology
Survey of India, representatives from All India
The meeting of the Expert Committee constituted Shrimp Hatchery Association, TN Chapter and
vides DoF's Order No. 1903336/4/2021-Fy (E- officials from central and State Govts. and around
19119) dated 6th December, 2021 to draft the 150 participants including hatchery operators,
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, farmers, fishermen and officials participated with
2022 was convened under the Chairmanship of great enthusiasm.
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Awareness 6K RUN 2022 in Besant Nagar Beach,

Chennai to make awareness on coastal cleanup
on behalf of NFDB. Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble
Minister of State (MoS) for Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying & Information and
Broadcasting, GoI inaugurated the event in which
more than 3000 people participated. Padmashri
Ms.Anitha Pauldurai (renowned basketball player
from Chennai) and Mr. Purushthama, National
basketball player graced the occasion. The first 10
Celebration of "YOGOTSAV" with Hon'ble Minister of State
winners in both men and women categories were
for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying at Shore
Temple Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
awarded Special Medals and Cash prizes. Further,
all the finishers were honoured with medals and
The Hon'ble Minister distributed Yoga mat to the certificates.
participants. The participants along with the
dignitaries have performed yoga as instructed by
the Yoga Instructors from Morarji Desai National
Institute of Yoga at the historical venue of the
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Observation of the 8th International Day of YOGA

on 21st June 2022: CAA had observed 8th
International Yoga Day in the office premises with
great enthusiasm and conducted a yoga session
lead by yoga instructor from M/s.
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai. Winners (Female Category) of Cleanup Awareness 6K RUN
2022 in Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai
Coastal cleanliness campaign on
Observance of important national programs
'International Coastal Clean Up' Day on 17th
September 2022 at Besant Nagar Beach, As per the official orders CAA observed the
Chennai Vigilance Awareness week, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
(National Unity Day), Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyaan
CAA organized the Chennai Coastal Cleanup
and Constitution Day during the year.
Details of Unspent Balances and Utilisation Certificate (UC) in r/o

Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Figures in Crores)
As on 31st March, 2022 As on 31st December, 2022

UC due UC due
Scheme Name UC not Unspent UC not Unspent
upto upto
due balance due balance
2019-20 2020-21
Coastal Aquaculture Authority - 3 Rs.0.13 - - -
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5.3 Central Institute of Coastal consultancy services from Swedish International

Engineering for Fisher y (CICEF), Development Agency (SIDA) for a period of 2
Bengaluru, Karnataka] years from January 1974. In August 1983, PISFH
was renamed as Central Institute of Coastal
5.3.1 Introduction Engineering for Fishery (CICEF) and its technical
expertise was further developed in the
The Institute was established in January, 1968 as
subsequent years and from August 1983, the
Pre-investment Survey of Fishing Harbours
Institute is also catering to the requirements of
(PISFH) by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Aquaculture Engineering for development of
Government of India in collaboration with Food
Coastal Aquaculture Farms along the Indian
and Agriculture Organisation of the United
coast. The Institute received UNDP/FAO
Nations (FAO/UN). The primary objective of
assistance in the form of equipment and
establishing the Institute was to carry out
consultants from 1986 to 1991 for the
engineering and economic investigations and
development of coastal aquaculture farms.
prepare techno-economic feasibility reports for
the development of fishery harbours at suitable 5.3.2 Organisation
sites along the Indian coast to provide fishery
harbour facilities to Mechanized Fishing Vessels The Institute is headed by the Director and the
(MFVs). After the cessation of the FAO/UN total sanctioned strength of officers and staff is 47
assistance, the Institute received technical comprising technical and administrative
assistance in the form of equipment and expert personnel. The break-up of the posts is as follows:
Non-Plan
Group Technical Non -Technical
A 10 -
B (Gazetted) 03 01
B (Non - Gazetted) 09 02
C 07 15
Total 29 18
An interdisciplinary team comprising Engineers Farms, preparation of techno-economic

and Economists who have specialised knowledge feasibility reports, detailed construction plans for
and vast on- field experience in conducting the projects and other supporting facilities are on
necessary pre-investment studies to identify sites the roll of this Institute. The Organisation Chart of
for the development of Fishery Harbours, Fish the Institute is as shown below.
Landing Centres and Brackish water Shrimp
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DIRECTOR - 1
TECHNICAL ECONOMICS ADMINISTRATION
DEPUTY DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE

DIRECTOR (CE) - 4 DIRECTOR (ECO) - 1 OFFICER – 1
ASSISTANT ASSISTANT
ACCOUNTANT – 1
DIRECTOR (CE) -3 DIRECTOR (ECO) -1
STENOGRAPHER
ASSISTANT SR. ECONOMIC
GRADE I - 1,
ENGINEER -2 INVESTIGATOR - 1
GRADE II – 1
ECONOMIC UDC CUM

JUNIOR ENGINEER - 8
INVESTIGATOR - 1 STOREKEEPER - 4
LOWER DIVISION
FOREMAN - 1
CLERK – 2
STAFF CAR DRIVER

DRILLER - 5 GRADE I - 1, GRADE II -
1, ORD. GRADE - 1
MULTI TASKING
FIELD ASSISTANT - 1
STAFF – 5
Mandate Sponsored Scheme in association with

the Ministr y of Fisheries, Animal
The Objectives of the Institute in respect of
Husbandry and Dairying.
development of fishery harbours/fish landing
centres, coastal aquaculture farms and hatcheries 5.3.4 Coastal Aquaculture Farms and
are as below: Hatcheries
5.3.3 Fishery Harbours i) To conduct economic and engineering

i) To carry out reconnaissance surveys/pre- investigations, prepare suitable designs
feasibility studies to identify priority sites for farms and prepare techno-economic
for development of fishery harbours, feasibility reports.
follow it up by detailed engineering and 5.3.5 Achievements of the Institute
economic investigations and prepare
techno-economic feasibility reports. The Institute, till end of March 2022 has carried
out investigations at 104 sites and prepared
ii) To prepare preliminary construction plans
project reports for 122 (including revised) for the
and supporting facilities etc., for fishery
development of Fishery Harbours/Fish Landing
harbours.
Centres.
iii) To give technical advice on engineering
and economic aspects wherever required During UNDP/FAO assistance, four pilot brackish
for the development of fishery harbours water shrimp farms and one shrimp seed
and fish landing centres. hatchery were developed. Under the World Bank-
assisted Shrimp Culture Project, the Institute
iv) To monitor the progress of construction of
carried out survey and sub-soil Investigations at
ongoing fishery harbours and fish landing
13 sites covering a total area of 9640 ha. Techno-
centres sanctioned under the Centrally
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economic feasibility reports were prepared in respect of 10 sites covering a total productive pond area
of 3826 ha. Trial culture operations were carried out at Digha, Canning, and Dighirpar in West Bengal
and Bhairavapalem in Andhra Pradesh.
Map showing fishery harbour sites investigated by CICEF
5.3.6 Achievements during 2022-23 (Till 31st v) Submitted modernisation/ up gradation

December 2022) proposal of Frasergunj fishery harbour in
South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal
5.3.7 Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports
(TEFRs) 5.3.8 Pre-feasibilityReports
i) Submitted Techno-Economic Feasibility i) Issued pre-feasibility repor t for
Report (TEFR) for development of fishery Va l i y a t h u r a f i s h e r y s i t e i n
harbour at Belambar in Uttara Kannada Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala
District of Karnataka ii) Issued pre-feasibility repor t for
ii) Submitted modernisation/ up gradation Mayabunder site in Andaman & Nicobar
proposal of Petuaghat fishery harbour in Island for the development of fishery
Purba Midinipur district in West Bengal harbour
iii) Submitted modernisation/ up gradation iii) Conducted pre-feasibility site visits to
proposal of Shankarpur fishery harbour in Rameswaram and Pulicat Lake in Tamil
Purba Midinipur district in West Bengal Nadu for development of fishery harbour
iv) Submitted modernisation/ up gradation 5.3.9 Technical Comments and Appraisals
proposal of Kakdwip fishery habour in
South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal 4.3.9.1. Scrutinised and issued the technical
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comments/recommendations for the following v) Satpati in Palghar district in Maharashtra

proposals in Tamil Nadu:
5.3.9.3 Scrutinized and offered technical
i. Modernisation of Nagapattinam Fishing comments for the Arthungal fishery harbour in
Harbour in Nagapattinam District Alappuzha district Kerala.
ii. Construction of Fish Landing Centre at
5.3.9.4 Project Monitoring/Third par ty
Sattankuppam in Thiruvallur District
inspection of on-going projects.
iii. Construction of Fish Landing Centre at
i) 3rd party inspection of all ongoing fishery
Sunnambukulam Thiruvallur District
related works in Dakshina Kannada,Udupi
iv. Establishment of Fish Landing Centre at and Uttara Kannada districts of Karnataka.
Mudhaliyarkuppam and Chettynagar
villages in Villupuram District 5.3.9.5 Field visit to Fishery Harbours and Fish
Landing Centres
v. Establishment of Fish Landing Centre at
Pudhukuppam and Anichankuppam i) Inspected FSI office buildings in Goa and
Villages in Villupuram District Chennai to prepare estimates for
undertaking repair and renovations.
vi. Establishment of Fish Landing Centre at
Chithiiraipettai and Nanjalingampettai ii) Visited Paradip in connection with
villages in Cuddalore District modernization of fisher y harbour
proposal.
vii. Establishment of Fish Landing Centre at
Tsunami Nagar and Akkaraigori villages in iii) Visited Andaman and Nicobar Islands for
Cuddalore District identifying suitable sites for development
of fishery harbours.
viii. Establishment of Fish Landing Centre at
Sothikuppam and Rasapettai villages in iv) Visited Vellapallam fishery Harbour site in
Cuddalore District Nagipattinam district of Tamil Nadu as
decided during CMAC Meeting.
ix. Establishment of Fish Landing Centre
Sonankuppam village in Cuddalore v) Visited Valiathura fishery centre in
District Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in
connection with pre-feasibility studies for
x. Providing Additional Infrastructure
development of a fishery harbour.
Facilities (Auction Hall, Net mending
Shed, Compound Wall Over Head Tank 5.3.9.6 Conference, Workshop and Training
and U.G. Sump) to the Thoothukudi
i) Conducted a training program on
Fishing Harbour in Thoothukudi District
Initiation and DPR preparation of high
5.3.9.2 Scrutinized and offered technical value infrastructure projects under FIDF
comments for the following projects in and PMMSY for the coastal states of India
Maharashtra: held at NFDB, Hyderabad during June
2022.
i) Jeevana in Raigad district in Maharashtra
ii) Participated in 23rd Congress of the
ii) Bharadkhol in Raigad district in
International Association for Hydro-
Maharashtra
Environment Engineering and Research
iii) Harnai in Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra Asia and Pacific Division held at IIT,
iv) Sakharinate in Ratnagiri district in Madras during December 2022.
Maharashtra
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5.3.9.7 Visitors from 26th October to 1st November 2022
The officers from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal • Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated on 1st
Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India November 2022
and Maritime States/UTs, who visited this • Constitution Day was observed on 22nd
Institute for discussions, inspections, meetings November 2022
etc., are given below: • Swatchatha Pakhwada was observed
Government of Tamil Nadu, Kerala & between 16th to 31st December 2022.
Karnataka 5.3.9.10 Implementation of Official Language
i) E n g i n e e r s f r o m St a t e F i s h e r i e s / Hindi Teaching Scheme
Department visited in connection with
As per the guidelines issued by the Government
development of fishery harbour projects
of India, various activities concerning the
proposed under FIDF.
implementation of Official Language were carried
4.3.9.8 Financial out at the Institute.
During FY 2021-22, Rs. 400.61 lakhs was incurred An Official Language Implementation Committee
by CICEF, while Rs. 372.51 lakhs has been incurred was constituted with the following members. The
during FY 2022-23, till 31st December 2022. committee periodically met and reviewed the
progressive use of Hindi in official
5.3.9.9 Events
correspondence.
• Observed International Yoga Day on 21st
Shri N. Venkatesh Prasad, Director Chairman
June 2022
N. Ravi Sankar, Deputy Director (CE) Member
• 75th Independence Day on 15th August
2022 was celebrated in the Institute with M.B. Belliappa, Deputy Director (CE) Member
patriotic fervour N.K. Patra, Deputy Director (Economist) Member
• Hindi Diwas celebrated on 14th The Institute celebrated Hindi Divas on 14th
September 2022 September 2022 and Hindi fortnight between
• Vigilance Awareness week celebrated 13th and 24th September 2022.
4.11 Photos
Visit to Paradip Fishery Harbourfor modernization proposal
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Pre-Feasibility studies in Andaman & Nicobar Island
Pre-Feasibility studies at Bihar
5.4 Central Institute of Fisheries, organizing suitable fisheries training system at

Nautical & Engineering Training, (CIFNET) the national level to meet the demands of Fishing
Industry, the Government of India established the
5.4.1 Introduction Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and
Engineering Training - CIFNET) in 1963 at Kochi to
Indian fishery after independence has witnessed
meet the statutory manning requirements of
remarkable technological developments with
deep sea fishing vessels as laid down in the
due thrust and support from Central and state
Merchant Shipping Act (1958) and skilled
Governments. One of the revolutionary changes
personnel required by the supporting shore
in this direction was the introduction of
installations. The institute was started originally
sophisticated deep sea fishing vessels, which
with the name of Central Institute of Fisheries
necessitated a great demand for qualified and
Operatives (CIFO) in the year 1963 and was later
certificated personnel for manning them.
renamed as CIFNET in 1976. The Merchant
Realizing the urgent need and importance of
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Shipping (Amendment) Act 1987 stipulated that programme under Blue Revolution
all fishing vessels with mechanical propulsion are /Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
required to be manned by duly certificated (PMMSY)
personnel, so that the diversification of fishing iv) To provide training for technical teachers
and development of deep-sea fisheries could be for manning the fishermen training
effectively implemented with adequate trained centers attached to Maritime States and
manpower capable of effectively handling the Union Territories
type and class of vessels. Subsequently, two units
v) To conduct studies on fishing craft, fishing
of the Institute were set up at Chennai in 1968 and
gears and equipments and provide
at Visakhapatnam in 1981 to cater to the
extensive training to accelerate
increased demands of trained manpower in the
advancement in fishing technology for
country.
enhancing productivity of fishermen and
5.4.2 Mandate increasing marine fish production
i) To create technical manpower for the vi) To help developing nations in the South-
operation of ocean going /deep sea East Asian, Middle East and African
fishing vessels and to run infrastructure regions to create technical manpower for
establishments development of Marine Fisheries
ii) To create trained manpower to manage vii) To provide technical consultancy service
fishery establishment in all matters with special reference to
technical manpower requirements
iii) To train the fishermen of the coastal states
through capacity building training
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5.4.3 Organizational Structure
CIFNET
HQ - KOCHI UNIT- CHENNAI UNIT- VIZAG
Fishing Technology
Craft & Gear
Technical Nautical Science
Divisions Fishery Biology
Marine Engineering
Oceanography &
Marine Meteorology
Administration
Fishery Labs
Establishment Accounts
Stores Navigation
Seamanship
Admission &
Examination Simulator & Lab
Placement Cell
Marine Engineering
Training
Library, Inform &
Publication Marine Electrical Eng
Computer Lab Marine Electronics
Official Language Naval Architecture &

Boat Building
Vessel Operation-
Navigation & Fishing Workshops,
Simulator & Labs
Fleet Management
Engine Equipments,
Operation &
Maintenance
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The details of the CIFNET staff position functioning under all three centers are given in the table below.
CIFNET Staff strength, Sanctioned strength, filled and vacant posts as on 31st December 2022
Category of post Sanctioned Strength Posts filled Total vacant
Group "A" 40 21 19
Gr."B"(G) 6 2 4
Gr."B"(N.Gaz) 66 27 39
Group "C" 167 97 70
Total 279 147 132
5.4.5 Courses offered by CIFNET v) Ancillary course Shore Mechanic Course

(SMC) of 1 year duration for the
The Institute conducts various courses as stated sponsored candidates.
below:
vi) Statutory course namely Elementary
i) Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical fishing Technology course (EFTC),and
Science) of 4-year duration, approved and Advanced Fishing Technology course
affiliated by Cochin University of Science (AFTC) conducted as per the demand.
& Technology, Kochi recognized by UGC. EFTC is mandatory for appearing for the
ii) Two trade courses, Vessel Navigator Mate Fishing Vessel Examination for Non-
Course (VNC) & Marine Fitter CIFNET (Private) candidates. The
Course(MFC) of 2 years duration, Advanced Fishing Technology Course
approved by Ministry of Labour, affiliated (AFTC) is mandatory for appearing for the
to National Council for Vocational Skipper Grade II Fishing Vessel
Training(NCVT). Examination conducted by MMD.
iii) Short term training programmes for 5.4.5.1 Student's strength of CIFNET
fishermen of coastal states under PMMSY
During the year FY 2022-23 (up to 31st December
t h ro u g h o u t re a c h a n d i n - h o u s e
2022), 143 students of B.F.Sc. (NS) and 196
programmes.
trainees of VNC/MFC and a total of 18 students of
iv) Short term training programmes for Shore Mechanic Course (SMC) attended the
Training of Trainers (TOT) of officials from regular courses.
sister organizations, fisheries
5.4.5.2 Training and Vessel Target and
departments of the States Govt. and
Achievements
short-term course for Coast Guard
officials and students from VHSS and The performance of CIFNET for the FY 2022-23
professional colleges. (upto December 2022) including training and
operational parameters is furnished below.
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Performance of CIFNET 2022-2023 (Upto 31st December 2022)

Annual Total
Target Achievement
S.No Parameters
2022-2023 up to 31st December
2022
I. Target for Institution Training Programmes
1 No. of students under Degree course – B.F.Sc. (NS) 149 143
No. of students under Trade Courses (NCVT) 240
2 196
Vessel Navigator Course/ Marine Fitter Course
No. of students under Ancillary Course
3 20 18
(Shore Mechanics Course) (As Per Demand)
4 Statutory & Refresher Course (As Per Demand) 10 1
II. Target for Other Training Programmes
5 Short Term training courses (STC) 1172
(a) Fishermen training(In house) 338
(b) Extension training for fishermen (Outreach) 1400 678
(c) STC for officials(Coast Guard, Fisheries officials) 27
(d) Professional students/VHSS 129
III. Target for fishery training vessels
1 Days out at sea 400 291
2 Fishing Days 320 220
3 Fishing Effort(hrs) 1100 695.5
4 Fishing Effort(Hooks) 5000 1725
5 Catch(Kg) 14000 17020
6 Institutional trainee Days 2500 1432
7 Post Institutional trainee days 3500 2373
The summary of short term training programmes of CIFNET upto December 2022
Total no of Participants
Sl Total No of
Training Programmes TOTAL
No Programmes Kochi Chennai Vizag
Fishermen Training programmes for

1 12 97 338 80 515
coastal states
Fishermen Capacity Building training
2 3 71 - - 71
on Tuna longline
Fishermen Training for UT of
3 2 74 - - 74
Andaman & Nicobar
Fishermen Training for UT of
4 13 - 396 - 396
Puducherry
Course for Professionals and B.F.Sc.
5 5 27 - 89 116
students
TOTAL 35 269 734 169 1172
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5.4.5.3 CIFNET fishermen training at Islands. The institute conducted two more
Andaman and Nicobar Islands under PMMSY batches during April 2022 at FSS, Campbell Bay
scheme and Fish Landing Center, TeeTop, Car Nicobar for
74 Nos of fishermen. Altogether 387 fishermen
CIFNET continued the conduct of fishermen
were trained through 10 different batches under
training programme, commenced from March
this programme.
2022 for the fishermen of Andaman & Nicobar
Training programmes for the Fishermen of A&N Islands
5.4.5.4 CIFNET fishermen training at harbour Thengaithittu. 396 fishermen attended

Puducherry under PMMSY scheme the training program in 13 different batches of 3
days duration at various centres across
CIFNET launched a month long skill development
Puducherry namely Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe,
training programs for the fishermen of
Yanam during the period from 2nd to 30th
Puducherry on 2nd November 2022 under
November, 2022
PMMSY Scheme, organized in association with
Department of Fisheries, Puducherry, at Fishing
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Training programmes for the fishermen of Puducherry
5.5.5 V. Other Events/ Meetings organized at

CIFNET
I. Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between CIFNET and MPEDA-NETFISH
for fishermen training under PMMSY.
CIFNET and MPEDA-NETFISH signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
conduct training programmes jointly for fisher
community in all coastal states and Union
territories in India. This initiative has been taken in
the best interest of fisher community and aims at
welfare and socio-economic upliftment of the MOU between CIFNET and MPEDA-NETFISH for fishermen
fisher community, as well as resource training under PMMSY on 13th April 2022 at MPEDA, Kochi.
conser vation and post-har vest quality

management by imparting adequate skill
II. Experimental study on efficacy of LPG
development training programmes under
in OBM of fishing boats by CIFNET at Kerala
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(PMMSY) scheme. As per the directives of Ministry, CIFNET
undertook an operational trail of OBM fitted with
The MoU was signed by Shri. A.K. Choudhury,
LPG Kit of M/s Surya Marin energy Pvt. Ltd using
Director CIFNET and Dr. Joice V. Thomas, Chief
9.9 HP and 25 HP OBM with LPG. The trail was
Executive MPEDA-NETFISH in a function
conducted for the period from 20th April to 14th
organized in MPEDA headquarters Kochi on 13th
May 2022. The Director and other coordinating
April 2022
officers of CIFNET visited the site at Anchuthengu
Beach, Trivandrum on 10th May2022 and report
submitted to the Ministry.
III. Celebration of World Environmental
day 2022 at CIFNET Kochi, Chennai and Vizag
on 5th June 2022.
The World Environmental Day 2022 was
celebrated at CIFNET Kochi, Chennai and Vizag
on 5th June 2022. Various teaching faculties of all
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the three centres delivered talks on various topics procession was undertaken on the harbour road
such as Climate Change and pollution, Ozone at CIFNET Vizag Unit by displaying the message
depletion and Global Warming, Zero waste, Only for protection of environment on the placard. The
One Earth, Cocktail of contaminants - Ocean programme was concluded by planting a tree at
suffer with white pollution (plastic fragments), all the three campuses.
presence of micro plastics in marine ecosystem. A
World Environmental Day 2022 celebrations at

CIFNET HQ Kochi and two units at Chennai and Vizag on 5th June 2022
Presentations on the environmental day topics by faculty members of CIFNET Kochi
IV. Celebration of the World Ocean Day
The World Ocean Day was celebrated at CIFNET headquarters Kochi on 8th June 2022. Director, CIFNET
inaugurated the function that was attended by faculties and MFC/VNC students presented papers
about the importance of oceans.
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Celebration of The World Ocean Day at CIFNET head quarters Kochi on 8th June 2022
IV. Celebration of National fish farmers November 2022. At CIFNET Kochi, Sh. A.K
Day Choudhury, Director CIFNET, inaugurated the
function. Technical paper was presented by the
National fish farmers Day was conducted at
Faculties namely Dr Bijumon KB, SI(FT) and Smt.
CIFNET, Kochi on 11th July 2022. The faculty
Amrithavarshini, Instructor FT (FT) on the topics.
members and students of B.F.Sc. and VNC/MFC
B.F.Sc. (NS) students also presented papers on
courses delivered talk on the various aspects of
various topics.
Fish Culture and farming.
At CIFNET Unit, Vizag, function was conducted at
V. Celebration of World fisheries Day
the institute where all the faculties, staff and
2022 on 21st November 2022
vessel staff attended the programme. Senior
World fisheries Day 2022 was celebrated on 21st faculties shared views on the need to protect the
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Marine environment and conservation of resources. Selected trainees of VNC/MFC delivered speech on
the importance of the World Fisheries Day and prizes were distributed to the participated trainees to
encourage and motivate their talent. A rally comprising of all staff and trainees, with placards, banner,
commenced from the office premises to the fishing harbour and back was organized to raise awareness
among the fisher folk and stakeholders.
Celebration of World Fisheries Day 2022 on 21st November 2022 at CIFNET, Kochi
VII. CIFNET participation in the World in Telugu for Fishermen were released by Shri
Fisheries Day, celebrations 2022 organized by Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS Hon'ble Secretary
NFDB at UT of Daman Department of Fisheries (GoI), at Daman in
presence of Shri Sagar Mehra,JS (IF&A) and Dr
CIFNET joined in the World Fisheries Day, Suvarna, Chief Executive, NFDB & Sh. Saurabh
celebrations 2022 organized by NFDB at UT of Mishra, IAS, Department of Fisheries , UT of Dadra
Daman on 21st November 2022 and put up a stall and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
in the exhibition ground. CIFNET study materials
CIFNET participated in the World Fisheries Day celebrations 2022

organized by NFDB at UT of Daman
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VIII. Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar - Clean (NS), VNC and MFC students at CIFNET Kochi on
Coast Safe Sea Campaign by CIFNET 12th August 2022.
As per the directive of Ministry, CIFNET As a part of International Coastal Clean-up Day
Conducted 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar Clean on 17th September 2022, the Coastal
Coast Safe Sea” Campaign'“. On 26th August 2022 Aquaculture Authority, CIFNET Unit Chennai and
walk to the beach with placards and banners with FSI on behalf of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
captions relevant to Clean Coast Safe Sea were Husbandry and Dairying and the National
conducted by officers, staff and students to create Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad have
awareness amongst the public. On 17th organized a Chennai 6K RUN for creating
September 2022, a beach cleaning drive was awareness on the importance of 'Swachh Sagar,
conducted at Kuzhuppilly Beach and Cherai Surakshit Sagar' campaign at Olcott Memorial
Beach at Kochi. All the staff and students actively Higher Secondary School Ground, Besant Nagar,
participated in the event. Chennai. Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Union Minister
of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
In this connection a poster drawing competition
and Dairying & Information and Broadcasting,
on the theme 'Clean Coast Save Sea' (Plastic se
Govt. of India graced the occasion and flagged off
Azaadi) was organized for the students B.F.Sc.
the run.
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar/ “Clean Coast Safe Sea” Campaign
Walk to the Beach with placards and Banners with captions relevant to Clean Coast Safe Sea
conducted by CIFNET Kochi at Kuzihipally Beach and Cherai Beach Ernakulam on 26th August 2022
Clean Coast Safe Sea Beach Cleaning programme conducted by CIFNET Kochi on
17th September 2022 at Kuzhuppilly Beach and Cherai Beach at Kochi
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IX. CIFNET attended Parliamentary committee meeting on official language
Inspection by the committee of parliament on official language was held on 24th September 2022 at
Trivandrum. The committee reviewed the report regarding implementation of official language at
CIFNET headquarters Kochi.
X. CIFNET conducted 'Special Campaign Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State (MoS),
on Swacchata and Disposal of Pending Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &
matters 2.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2022' Dairying visited CIFNET Unit, Chennai on 21st
October 2022. The Hon'ble Minister reviewed the
As per the directives of Ministry, CIFNET
special campaign 2.0 activities carried out by
conducted the event on 'Special Campaign on
CIFNET Unit, Chennai and inspected all places of
Swachata and Disposal of Pending matters 2.0' at
the CIFNET, Chennai Campus.
CIFNET Headquarters Kochi and two units from
2nd to 31st October 2022. All staff and students Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Administration
were categorized into various groups and areas to & Inland Fisheries) Dept. of Fisheries, Ministry of
be cleaned were allocated. All the staff members Fisheries, AH&D, Govt. of India visited CIFNET,
and students actively participated in the cleaning Kochi on 29th October2022 to inspect / review
programme. the 'Special Campaign on Swacchata 2.0'
conducted at CIFNET Kochi. JS (IF&A) inspected
As part of the campaign Shri Jatindra Nath Swain,
all the sections and the entire campus of CIFNET,
IAS, Secretary, Fisheries, Govt of India, visited
Kochi. He had a meeting with the Director and
CIFNET Unit Vishakhapatnam on 20th October
senior officers of CIFNET. A coconut sapling was
2022 to review the conduct of Special Campaign
planted in the campus by the JS (IF&A).
2.0.
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Special Swacchata Campaign 2.0 at CIFNET Kochi
XI. Dignitary visit to CIFNET

1. Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS, Secretary,
Department of Fisheries (GoI) visited
CIFNET Unit Vishakhapatnam on 20th
October2022
2. Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State
(MoS), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry & Dairying visited CIFNET
Unit, Chennai on 21st October 2022
Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS, Secretary, Department of
3. Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary
Fisheries (GoI) visited CIFNET Unit Vishakhapatnam on 20th
(Administration & Inland Fisheries) October 2022
Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D, GoI
visited CIFNET, Kochi on 29th October
2022
4. Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State
for Fisheries, AHD and I&B Govt. of India
visited CIFNET, Kochi on 31st December
2022
Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of

Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying visited CIFNET Unit,
Chennai on 21st October 2022
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Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (IF&A) Department of Visit of Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State for Fisheries,
Fisheries, MoFAH&D, GoI visited CIFNET, Kochi on 29th AHD and I&B (GoI) to CIFNET Kochi on 31st December 2022
October 2022
xii. CIFNET participation in exhibitions 4. CIFNET participated in the 'Rise in

1. CIFNET participated in the exhibition Uttarakhand 2022 exhibition' at
'Garavi Gujarat' from 8th to 10th July 2022 Dehradun 7th to 9th July 2022 by putting
at Mehsana, Gujarat. CIFNET has put up a up a stall.
stall to display its activities
5.5 Fishery Survey of India
2. CIFNET participated in the '13th Krishi Fair
2022', Puri, Odisha from 20th to 24th June 5.5.1 Introduction
2022. CIFNET has put up a stall to display The Fishery Survey of India is the nodal agency
the various posters/models/exhibits under the Govt. of India to carry out survey,
3. CIFNET participated in the Exhibition assessment and monitoring of marine fishery
'Kerala Fish Fest 2022' organized by resources in the Indian EEZ within the framework
Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala at of a well-defined mandate. The Institute, since its
Putharikandam Maidanam,Trivandrum inception in 1946, has been generating vital geo-
from 18th to 21st November 2022. referred information on the marine fishery
CIFNET has put up a stall at the exhibition. resources for sustainable utilization. Besides, the
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institute is also involved in the implementation of and global conventions and agreements
regular survey projects and conduct diversified and other associated activities
experimental fishing to identify the resources in iii) Monitoring survey of fishery resources in
different bathymetric zones. FSI has been the exploited areas including coral reefs,
bestowed with the responsibility of collecting application of Monitoring, Control and
data on tunas in Indian waters and submit the Surveillance (MCS) for regulating fishing
same to the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission activities and promoting Code of Conduct
(IOTC) in the form of India's National Report. The for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) in the
Institute also impart training onboard survey Indian EEZ
vessels to the students sponsored by the CIFNET
iv) Maintain data bank and disseminate
on tenure basis. FSI has a fleet of 11 deep sea
information on fishery resources to the
survey vessels with the state of art technology
end - users and act as an interface
consisting of 2 multifilament tuna longliners, 2
between the State/UTs and the Ministry of
monofilament tuna longliners and 7 Stern
Fisheries, AH &D Agriculture and Farmers'
Trawlers which are being deployed from six
Welfare, Government of India for Marine
operational bases; Mumbai, Mormugao, Cochin,
and Inland fish production and related
Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Port Blair in order to
aspects
accomplish the mandate of the Institute.
v) Assessment of suitability of fishing gear,
5.5.2 Mandate accessories and equipment with special
reference to the preser vation of
The mandate of the Institute is tuned from time to
environment and ecology of marine
time to match the developmental activities of the
habitat
fisheries sector as well as to meet the national and
global requirements. The mandate of the Institute vi) Fish stock identification and biodiversity
is given below: studies including application of genetic
tools and techniques
i) Exploratory surveys, charting of fishing
grounds, assessment of fish stocks in the vii) Marine Fisheries forecasting including
Indian EEZ and adjoining high seas and application of Remote Sensing for the
research thereof besides the specific benefit of Artisanal, Mechanized and
surveys on request from the States/UTs Industrial sectors
ii) Data collection and periodic re-validation viii) Human Resources Development through
of potential of fishery resources to the practical training of fishing operatives,
provide adviceon fishery management fishermen, fisheries officials and students
issues enshrined in the national, regional
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5.5.3 Organogram/ Organizational Chart of the Institute, along with the Detailed
Write-up on the Total Employees of the Institute
5.5.4 Staff strength (up to December, 2022)
Group Category Sanctioned posts Filled Posts Vacant Posts
A Scientific 25 11 14
Technical 16 12 04
Administrative 01 01 -
B Scientific 29 23 06
Technical 41 21 20
Administrative 33 23 10
Floating 91 23 68
C Scientific 01 - 01
Technical 163 66 97
Administrative 139 65 64
Floating 184 38 146
Total 713 283 (39.70%) 430 (60.30%)
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5.5.6 Major Initiatives and Achievements 5.5.7 Meetings

during the year against the targets
i) Annual Review of Operational and
i. Target and Achievements of Survey Scientific Activities (ROSA) meeting of FSI
vessels for the year 2021-22 was held during 18th
– 19th April 2022 at Cochin Zonal Base of
During FY 2022-23, survey vessels achieved 910
FSI under the Chairmanship of Dr. R.
fishing days (upto December 2022) against the
Jeyabaskaran, Director General, FSI.
target of 1685 by expending total fishing effort of
3025 hours (including 605 hrs of Mammal Survey) ii) The half yearly ROSA meeting for the year
against the target of 5025.The tuna longliners 2022-23 was held on 23rd November
combined together, operated a total of 90,495 2022 under the Chairmanship of Dr. R.
hooks (up to December 2022) against target of Jeyabaskaran, Director General, FSI at its
3,57,040. Mumbai Base .
iii) The Consultative Committee Meeting
II. Expenditure
(CCM) of this Cochin Base of FSI was
Expenditure incurred in 2022-23 up to conducted on 7th April 2022 under the
(31.12.2022) is ? 6,490.32 (? in Lakhs) Chairmanship of Dr. Adeela Abdulla IAS,
Director of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala.
Presentations on the environmental day topics The Consultative Committee Meeting

by faculty members of CIFNET Kochi of Cochin Base of FSI held on 7th April 2022
5.5.8 Workshop/ Open-house/ Seminar fishermen, school/college students and state

conducted during the year officials attended the workshop. 2100 visitors
benefited from the open-house that were
As part of the extension activities, bases of FSI conducted onboard the survey vessels and office
conducted 3 regional workshops/open house premises. The details are furnished below:
and seminar. Total of 300 participants including
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FSI Base Subject Place and Date
No.
1 Seminar on the “Modern Fishing Technologies ” Goa, 27th April 2022
2 Mormugao Workshop on “ Marine Fishery Resou rces of Goa Goa, 5th May 2022
Coast: Conservation and Sustainable Utilization”
3 Cochin Workshop on “ Marine Fisheries Resources of Cochin, 2nd December
South-West Coast of India” 2022
Seminar on the “Modern Fishing Technologies” at Goa on Workshop on “Marine Fishery Resources of Goa Coast:
27th April 2022 Conservation and Sustainable Utilization”at Goa on5th May
2022
Workshop on “Marine Fisheries Resources of South West Coast of India” at Cochin on 2nd December 2022
5.5.9 Salient Observations of Scientific Fishing Technology) & MPEDA-NETFI SH (Marine

Findings Fisheries Research Institute and Marine Product
Export Development Authority).
FSI has undertaken project 'Marine Mammal
stock assessment in India' under the central The survey done by the vessels attached to
sector scheme component of the Pradhan Mantri Chennai Base of FSI recorded an occurrence of
M a t s y a S a m pa d a Yo j a n a ( P M M S Y ) i n approximately 1387 nos. of marine mammals. The
collaboration with ICAR-CIFT (Central Institute of species identified were Stenella attenuate,
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Stenella longirostris, Tursiops truncates, Grampus 5.5.10 Visit of Dignitaries

griseus, Tursiops aduncus, Stenella coeruleoalba
i) Shri. Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS, Secretary,
and Globicephalus macrorhynchus. Whereas
Fisheries, Govt. of India along with Dr.
Cochin Base, Mormugao base and Port Blair Base
(Smt.) Suvarna Chandrappagiri, IFS, Chief
recorded 11,08, 845 and 41 numbers of marine
Executive, National Fisheries
mammals respectively.
Development Board (NFDB), Dr. Atul
Patne, IAS, Commissioner of Fisheries
Maharashtra & Shri. Pankaj Kumar, IAS,
Managing Director, Maharashtra
Fisheries Development Corporation
(MFDC) visited FSI, Mumbai (HQs.) and
Mumbai Base on 24th April 2022.
ii) A team of delegates from Agence
Française de Dévelopement (AFD),
comprising Mr. Bruno Bosle, Ms. Lusia
Terranova, Ms. Marion Velut, Ms. Akshita
Sharma and Ms. Moulshree Dagar
visited the Cochin Base of FSI on 29th
June 2022 and Mumbai (HQs.) on 30th
June 2022 to discuss about the avenues
for collaboration, including funding for
capacity building for FSI and Blue
Economy.
iii) Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji, IAS, Joint Secretary
(Marine Fisheries), Dept. of Fisheries,
Govt. of India and Shri Shankar Laxman,
Joint Commissioner (Fisheries Harbour),
DoF visited FSI, Mumbai on 26th
September 2022 to review the IMO
GloLitter Project and overall FSI activities.
iv) Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State
(MoS) for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &
Dairying visited MFV Blue Marlin attached
to the Port Blair Base of FSI on 15th July
2022.
v) Shri T. Rahul Kumar Reddy IAS and Ms.
Sarjana Yadav IAS, Assistant Secretaries
visited this Cochin Base of FSI on 2nd
August 2022 under the programme for
the IAS officers of 2020 batch.
vi) Dr. Adeela Abdulla IAS, Director of
Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala accompanied by
Shri. Saju, Joint Director of Fisheries,
Survey done by the vessels attached to Chennai Base of FSI
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Ernakulam District, Govt. of Kerala visited the officials from the Ministry visited to
Cochin Base of FSI on 28th September the vessels MFV Sagarika and MFV Yellow
2022. Fin berthed at finger jetty, Mormugao
vii) Smt. S. Rashmi, Assistant Director (Official Harbour Goa on 7th November 2022.
Language), Ministry of Fisheries Animal xiv) Hon'ble Union Minister of State for
Husbandry and Dairying, Dept. of Fisheries, AH&D and Information
Fisheries carried out an inspection on the Broadcasting, Govt. of India, Dr. L.
Official Language in FSI (HQs), Mumbai Murugan arrived Kochi on 30th
during 29th to 30th August 2022 December 2022 on his official visit in
viii) Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary to the connection with modernization of Cochin
Govt. of India visited Versova old jetty as fishing harbour.
well as new planned jetty to see the xv) Shri V. Srinivasa Rao, Deputy Secretary,
progress of the works and discussion with Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
the local fishermen on 30th September and Dairying, Department of Fisheries
2022. visited Visakhapatnam Base of FSI on 14th
ix) Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, I.A.S., Secretary December 2022. During his visit, he
to the Govt. of India, Department of inspected the workshop, net mending
Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal section, establishment section and the
Husbandry & Dairying, New Delhi visited departmental museum.
Visakhapatnam Base of FSI on 20th
October 2022.
x) Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Union Minister
of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of
India FSI, Chennai on 21st October 2022.
xi) Shri Sagar Mehra, Hon'ble Joint Secretary
(Inland Fisheries & Admn..), Ministry of
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Department of Fisheries visited Cochin Delegation from France Embassy and French Development
Agency (AFD) visited FSI, Mumbai on 30th June 2022
Base of FSI on 29th October 2022 to
review the activities conducted under the
Swachhata Special Campaign 2.0.
xii) Shri Shankar L, Joint Commissioner
(Fisheries), Government of India,
Department of Fisheries visited the
Cochin Base of FSI-Marine Engineering
Division on 4th November 2022 to review
the activities of the FSI-MED.
xiii) The Hon'ble Union Minister of State Dr. L.
Murugan, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Dr. L. Murugan, Hon'ble Minister of State (MoS) for Fisheries,
Husbandry & Dairying and Ministry
Animal Husbandry & Dairying visited MFV Blue Marlin
Information and Broadcasting along with attached to the Port Blair Base on 15th July 2022
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Celebration World Fisheries Day in FSI (HQs) & Base Offices
5.5.12 Sagar Parikrama

Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, I.A.S., Secretary to the Govt. of
India, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal During September 2022, the vessel
Husbandry & Dairying, New Delhi held discussion with FSI MatsyaVrushti was deployed for the Hon'ble
officials at Visakhapatnam Base on 20th October 2022.
Union Minister's programme named “Sagar
Parikrama Phase-2” aimed to facilitate interaction
5.5.11 Significant Events
with fishermen, coastal communities and
a. World Fisheries Day stakeholders so as to disseminate information of
various fisheries related schemes and programs
Fishery Survey of India (HQs) and its all Bases at being implemented by the Government,
different locations celebrated World Fisheries demonstrating solidarity with all fisher folk, fish
Day on 21st November 2022. On this occasion farmers and concerned stakeholder's as a spirit of
various awareness programmes on 'Sustainable Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promote responsible
utilization of the fishery resources', 'Social fisheries with focus on sustainable balance
responsibility in the fisheries value chain', between the utilization of marine fisheries
'Sustainable Fishing Practices and Hygienic resources for food security of nation and
handling of fish' and 'Marine Fisheries Resources livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and
of Andaman and Nicobar Islands :Sustainable protection of marine ecosystems. The vessel
Development, Management and Conservation', sailed for the programme on 23rd
'Marine Fishery Resources of Andhra Pradesh September2022 and she returned to port on 30th
Coast' and 'Code of Conduct for Responsible September 2022 after completion of Second
phase of Sagar Parikrama.
Fisheries (CCRF)' were conducted. Fishermen
rallies and workshops for the benefit of fishermen
were also organized. Bases of FSI also
participated in the events organized by National
Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) at Swami
Vivekananda Auditorium, Daman,Gujarat and
seafood festivals.
Celebrated World Fisheries Day in FSI (HQs) & Base Offices FSI participated in the event of Sagar Parikarma phase-II
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5.5.13 Participation in Global Patidar and Union Territories' Fisheries departments and
Business Summit 2022 institutes like CIFT, CMFRI, MPEDA–Netfish
participated in the workshop. The 2nd Day of IMO
Mumbai Base of FSI participated in Global Patidar - GloLitter Project National Task Force Workshop
Business Summit 2022 held at Sarsana was graced by Dr. Atul Patne, IAS, Commissioner
International Exhibition Centre, Surat, Gujarat of Fisheries, Maharashtra and Dr. Ravishankar
from 29th April 2022 to 1st May 2022. More than C. N., Director / Vice Chancellor, CIFE, Mumbai.
1500 people including students from nearby
schools, colleges and other institutions visited
our stall. They were briefed about the work of FSI,
vessels operated and various fishing methods
and gears popularized by FSI.
Mumbai Base of FSI participated in Global Patidar Business

Summit 2022 organised in Surat, Gujarat
5.5.14 IMO-GloLitter Project

A workshop of the National Task Force of IMO –
GloLitter project was organized at Ambassador
Hotel, Mumbai during 12th – 13th September
2022. Dr. C. Suvarna, IFS, Chief Executive, NFDB
was the Chief Guest and Shri Gopikrishna C.,
Deputy D. G., DG Shipping was the Guest of
honour of the workshop. Dr. S. Sundermoorthy,
National Consultant of the GloLitter project,
officials from Ministry of Fisheries, various States Workshop of the National Task Force of
IMO – GloLitter project organized in Mumbai
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5.5.15 Official Language Activities 30th August 2022. She also conducted a
workshop on 'Check Points in Official Language'
a. Hindi Pakhwada/ Workshops
on 29th August 2022 for the benefit of Officers
The Fishery Survey of India, HQs, Mumbai and its and staff of FSI (HQs.), Mumbai.
Base offices observed “Hindi Divas” on 14th
c. Hindi awards/ shields received by Bases
September 2022 and “Hindi Pakhwada” during
14th – 28th September 2022. During the Hindi The Visakhapatnam Base of FSI stood second
Fortnight, various competitions were conducted (consecutively for the second year) for effective
such as Hindi essay writing, Hindi noting and implementation of Official Language (Hindi)
drafting, General Knowledge on Official amongst the Central Govt. Offices in
Language, Antakshari, Hindi poem recitation, etc. Visakhapatnam. Cochin base bagged the first
Prizes were distributed to the winners of the prize for Official Language Implementation
competitions during the event. among all Central Government offices in Kochi for
the year 2020-2021.Mormugao Base of FSI
Total of 15 Hindi workshops on various topics
bagged first prize in official language
were organized for the benefit of Officers and
implementation for the year 2019-20, 2020-21
staff of FSI.
and second prize for the year 2021-2022.
b. Official Language Inspection
5.5.16 Other Important Events
Smt. S. Rashmi, Assistant Director (Official
Following important activities and events were
Language), Ministry of Fisheries Animal
taken up by FSI (HQs) and all its Bases during the
Husbandry and Dairying, Dept. of Fisheries
year. All the staff members were actively
carried out an inspection on the Official
participated in all activities.
Language in FSI (HQs), Mumbai during 29th –
SI. No. Subject/ Event Date

1 International Yoga Day nd
22 June 2022
2 Vigilance Awareness Week 31 st October 2022 to
6 th November 2022
3 Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyaan/ Swachhata Bharat Fortnight 2 nd – 31st October
2022
Clean Safe Sea Campaign 17 th September 2022
5 National Unity Day 31 st October 2022
6 Constitution Day 26 th November 2022
Celebration of International Yoga Day in FSI(HQs.) and its base offices
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Observed Vigilance Awareness Week in FSI(HQs.) and its base offices
Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyaan/ Swachhata Bharat Fortnight and

Clean Safe Sea Campaign programme organized in Mumbai(HQs.) and base offices
Observed Constitution Day in FSI(HQs.) and its base offices
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5.6 National Institute of Fisheries Post- Integrated Fisheries project as a permanent

Har vest Technology and Training organization with effect from 26th December
(NIFPHATT) 1974. Thereafter, the programmes and policies of
the project were framed and implemented under
5.6.1 Introduction the various Five Year Plans.
The mandate of IFP was reoriented and redefined

by the Ministry of Agriculture according to the
recommendations made by Cadre Review
Committee in 2005. As a result, the processing,
marketing & training division, refrigeration, and
civil engineering sections were retained in IFP
while the other divisions were transferred to other
subordinate offices under the Ministry of
Agriculture namely Fishery Survey of India (FSI)
and Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical
Engineering and Training (CIFNET). The
NIFPHATT campus Government of India renamed IFP as National
Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and
Integrated Fisheries Project, the forerunner of Training (NIFPHATT) as per the Gazette
NIFPHATT was established in the year 1952 at Notification No. S.O. 937 dated 3rd May 2008.
Quilon as Indo-Norwegian Project as the
offspring of a tripartite agreement between 5.6.2 Mission and Mandates
Government of India, Norway and the UNDP. The i) Up gradation of post harvest technology
basic objective was to develop the area and and its transfer to beneficiaries such as
communities in general particularly fisheries. The rural fishermen community, small scale
Headquarters of the project along with the industries, export processing houses and
Norwegian experts were shifted to Kochi in 1963. students through consultancy, job work
Due to the positive impact on the sector, and training
subsequent years witnessed the setting up of
ii) Development of value-added products
similar units of the project at Kannur in Kerala,
t h ro u g h p ro c e s s a n d p ro d u c t
Karwar in Karnataka and Mandapam in Tamil
diversification of all varieties of fish
Nadu. These units continued their activities until
including low value, unconventional and
they were handed over to the respective state
seasonally abundant fishes
governments in 1972.
iii) Imparting training in post harvest
The administration of the project in Kochi was technology, refrigeration technology,
taken over by the Government of India and quality control and value-added products
renaming it as Integrated Fisheries Project (IFP)
iv) Providing consultancy services and
and it continued the programmes as a Central
training for rural development
Government scheme under the Ministry of
programmes/ women empowerment
Agriculture. The Government of India,
programmes in fish processing,
recognising activities of the project in the
supporting local fish farmers, self-help
development of Indian fisheries and its enduring
groups of fishermen community,
need for the development activities in the various
fishermen's cooperative societies
realms of the fisheries industry, declared
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functioning under Panchayathi Raj 5.6.4 Major activities and performance

Institutions during 2022-23
v) Popularization and test marketing of
1. Processing Section
value-added products from fish varieties
including low value, unconventional This section carries out the mandates mentioned
species and seasonally abundant fishes in serial no. 1 & 2.
vi) Extension of the activities through
popularization and test marketing of
value added products to new areas and
develop markets in all states in a phased
manner with added attention to rural
areas and enthusing entrepreneurs to
enter into sea food processing industry
5.6.3 Schemes for achieving the mandated

target
i) Schemes for introduction of new
generation technologies and processes in
post-harvest sector.
ii) Schemes for extending the reach of
I n s t i t u t e's m a r ke t i n g e f f o r t s t o
commensurate with the augmented
production process to cover larger
segments of consumers within the state
as well as outside the State/UT.
iii) Schemes for Human Resource
Fish slicing in processing hall
Development activities in fisheries
science and technology in post-harvest The section emphasises on continuous
sector. production of high quality and economically
iv) Scheme for establishing rural appropriate viable, consumer friendly and convenient frozen
technology designing and dissemination products namely IQF whole fish from different
center. varieties, slices, dressed fishes and fish keema
conforming to the national and international
v) Scheme for extending assistance to small
standards.
scale industries, export houses &
fisher women groups by way of
consultancy services and job works.
vi) Scheme for strengthening the laboratory
in order to undertake various research
programmes related to the development
of novel products like canned/dried/
pickled/battered and breaded fish.
vii) Extending strategic inputs and support
for implementation of key components
under PMMSY Preparation of battered and breaded products
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Well equipped with Walk-in coolers, silent A total of 81.75 tonnes of raw materials (including
cutter/chopper, Modified Atmosphere Packaging 9.810 tonnes of product used for further value
(MAP) machine and chest freezers for addition) was processed by NIFPHATT during the
development of diversified value-added product financial year 2022-23 (up to 31st December
such as fish cutlet, fish pickle, fish wafer, fish 2022). 61.60 tonnes of various frozen products,
mixture, and fish curry etc. The above facility dried products, and value-added products and
along with pilot scale kitchen in the plant is used canned products were developed.
for research, development and standardisation of
2. Marketing Section: This section carries
new products.
out the test marketing of the products developed
in connection with product development and
training activities
The uniqueness of NIFPHATT compared to others

seems to be the pilot scale production and test
marketing facilities. This up-scaled version from
laboratory level amounts to applied research
which is easily replicable to actual commercial
production level. More over the trainees both
fisherwomen, SHGs and university students are
Tuna canning operation exposed to the intricacies involved in handling
large quantities of raw material during
Canning plant of NIFPHATT has machineries like
production. The feedback of the consumers
pre-cooking chamber, exhausting chamber,
received through the test marketing section aid
double seaming machine, sterilization
to the continuous improvement of products as
chamber/counter pressure autoclave and boiler.
well. The raw materials for all these activities are
Within these facilities, the focus is on production
sourced by the marketing section through the
of ready to serve products like Tuna in oil, Diet
landings from department vessels and fishermen
Tuna in water. Tuna flakes in oil, Mackerel in oil,
cooperative societies.
Retort pouches etc.
During this year, a total quantity of 134.54 tonnes
A Tuna processing plant is made available to
(up to December 2022) landed from fishermen
entrepreneurs who export fish and fishery
cooperative societies and department vessels in
products from the country on a dry lease basis as
Kochi and Visakhapatnam unit.
a promotional and marketing measure for
encouraging fresh fish export. A total of 129.43 (up to 31st December 2022)
tonnes of fish and fishery products test marketed
through Ernakulam stall, Palai stall, Dealers, and
Visakhapatnam unit and fetched a revenue of
Rs.103.46 Lakh.
3. Training Section
This section carries out activities in connection

with the mandates mentioned in aforesaid
sections. For a broader perspective, this section
has two separate target groups, University/
Preparation of tuna loins
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College students and fisherwomen self help students in 52 batches from various Universities
groups (conducted as in plant and on-site) and colleges all over the country and fetched a
total revenue of Rs. 5.35 Lakhs during the
4. On-job training in Fisheries Post-
reported period. The trainees were given hands-
Harvest Technology
on experience in various aspects of fisheries post-
NIFPHATT HQ, Kochi and Visakhapatnam have harvest technology. The list of participating
conducted on-job training programme for 611 Universities and colleges is listed below:
Colleges attended Discipline No. of Total Trainee Revenue

batches days
Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu B.F.Sc 3 60 316 60000
MES Asmabi College, Thrissur, Kerala B.Voc Fish Processing 3 33 238 31000
Technology
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering, Trichy, B.Tech. Food Technology 3 12 97 12000
Tamil Nadu
St.Albert's College, Ernakulam, Kerala M.Sc Applied Fisheries & 4 68 562 73000
Aquaculture
KuriakoseGregorious College, Pampady, B.Sc.Food Science & Quality 1 6 42 6000
Kerala control
MES Ponnani, College, Malappuram, Kerala M.Sc.Aqua& Fishery 2 34 287 34000
Microbiology
VNS College, Konni, Kerala B.Sc. Industrial Micro. 2 35 263 35000
&Zoology
Fatima Matha National College, Kollam, M.Sc.Zoology 1 1 8 1000
Kerala
KUFOS, Panangad, Kochi, Kerala M.F.Sc.Fish Processing 4 16 118 16000
Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala B.Voc. Food Processing 1 1 8 1000
Technology
Cochin University of Science & Technology, M.Sc. Microbiology 1 1 8 1000
Kochi, Kerala
CIFNET, Kochi, Kerala B.F.Sc 3 11 83 11000
Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu M.Sc.Marine Biology 1 3 21 3000
Karunya University, Kerala M.Sc. Food Science & 1 5 35 5000
Technology
University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala M.Sc.Food Science & 1 31 155 32000
Technology
NIFTEM, Haryana B. Tech Food Technology and 1 1 9 1000
Management
St. Thomas College, Palai, Kerala B.Voc. Food Processing 1 7 56 7000
Technology
MES Asmabi College, Thrissur, Kerala B.Voc. Fish Processing 5 40 5000
Technology
University of Kerala, M.Sc. Aquatic Biology and 1 16 144 16000
Fisheries
ST. Teresa College, Ernakulam, Kerala B.Voc. Food Processing 1 20 100 20000
Technology
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Colleges attended Discipline No. of Total Trainee Revenue

batches days
Ashutosh College, Kolkata, West Bengal B.Sc Industrial fish and 2 43 386 43000
fisheries
Lovely Professional University, Punjab M.Sc Microbiology 1 2 20 2000
SN College, Cherthala, Kerala MSc. Zoology 1 6 30 6000
SN College Nattika, Kerala B.Sc. Food Processing and 1 8 40 8000
Safety
T.K. Madhava memorial College, Alapuzha, B.Sc Zoology 1 24 112 24000
Kerala
St.Joseph College for Women, B.Sc.CBT 1 36 504 36000
Visakhapatnam, AP
Centurion University, Odisha B.F.Sc 1 1 14 1000
The Neotia University, West Bengal B.F.Sc 1 1 14 1000
St. Joseph College for Women, B.Sc CBT 1 36 360
Visakhapatnam, AP
Dr. V.S Krishna College, Visakhapatnam, AP B.S.C Voc. Aquaculture 1 25 325 25000
RDS College, Bihar B.Sc. Industrial Fisheries 1 2 26 2000
Dr. L. Bullayaa College, Visakhapatnam, AP BSc (CBZ) 1 20 220 20000
Sri VenkateswaraPolytehcnic College, Tamil Fishery polytechnic 1 3 33
Nadu
Total 49 575 4674 540000
Hands on training on value addition Introduction of refrigeration Packing of Minced meat

equipments to trainees
Technical session on value addition Technical session on value addition Training on value added product development
for fisherwomen at Thiruvananthapuram
DHAN Foundation, Visakhapatnam. During the for producing various seafood value added
training, participants were enlightened on the products such as cutlets, pickles, wafers, mixture,
importance of hygienic handling while handling a fingers, rolls, samosa, fish curry, fish pollichathu,
highly perishable commodity like seafood. dried prawns with spices, prawn chutney powder,
Trainees were also equipped with the knowhow etc.
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Value added products prepared during training programmes
Fish cutlet Fish curry Fish Samosa
Fish Finger Fish Roll Fish Mixture
Development (VAP) training are listed below:
Trainee Revenue
Sponsoring Agencies Nos. days (Rs.)
St. Xaviers college, Vaikom 13 26 13000
TSSS, Thiruvananthapuram 23 69 4600
NIFAM 30 90 30000
TSSS, Thiruvananthapuram 17 51 3400
Nayaramblam service co-op Bnk 10 30 10000
St. Theresa College, Ernakulam 10 20 2000
Individual training 1 2 1000
DHAN Foundation, Visakhapatnam 33 99 0
Total 137 387 64000
5.6.5 Short-term training in Fisheries Post- programme, the trainees are given hands-on
Harvest Technology experience in various aspects of fisheries post-
harvest technology.
NIFPHATT, Kochi conducted short-term training
programme on Fisheries Post-Har vest 5.6.6 Fairs and Exhibitions participated
Technology for 29 BSc. Zoology and Industrial
NIFPHATT has actively participated in 12
Microbiology students from St. Berchmans
exhibitions and fairs organised by various
College Changanassery, Kottayam. During the
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Government and Non-Government agencies during the period under report for popularising and test
marketing various fisheries products developed by NIFPHATT with a message 'fish is a healthy food.'
Global Patidar Business Summit, Surat Fisheries Exhibition in Orissa
Sl. Particulars Organized by Period Place

No.
1. Global Patidar Business ICAR-CIFRI 29th April to Surat, Gujarat
Summit (GPBS 2022-23) 1st May 2022
2. World Food Safety Day CIFT, Kochi 7th June 2022 CIFT, Kochi
Seminar – Safe Fish for
Healthy Life
3. 13thKrish Fair Govt. of Odisha 20th to 24th Jaganath Dham Puri,
June 2022 Odisha
4. MatsykiKaryashala 2022 Director of 24th Brilliant Convention
Fisheries, Bhopal September Centre, Indore
2022
5. 25th National Agriculture Centre Culture 24th to 27th Central Park Maidan,
Exhibition Science for August 2022 Salt Lake, Kolkata
Youth, Kolkata
6 Mathrubhoomi Mathrubhoomi 7th to 11th Indira Gandhi
Agriculture Fest 2022 October 2022 Municipal Stadium,
Palakkad
7. Vision Rajasthan 2022 Govt. of 1stto Sirohi, Rajasthan
Rajasthan 3rdNovember
2022
8. Krishi Mela 2022 University of 3rd to 6th GKVK Campus,
Agriculture November Bangalore
Science, 2022
Bangalore
9. Kerala Fish Fest 2022 Dept. of Fisheries, 18th to 21st Putherikandam
Kerala November Maidan,
2022 Thiriuvananthapuram
10. World Fisheries Day Ministry of 21st Swami Vivekananda
Fisheries & NDFB November 2022 Auditorium, Daman
11. 8th Global Conference on SOFII, CIFT, GAP 21st to 223rd IMA Hall, Kaloor
Gender in Aquaculture & November
Fisheries 2022
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No.
12. International conference College of 13th to 16th College of Fisheries,
on Responsible Fisheries, Tripura December Tripura
Aquaculture & 2022
Sustainable Fisheries
Interact (RASHI)
5.6.7 Visit of Ambassador of Norway in NIFPHATT
Visit of His Excellency Hans Jacob Frydenlund, Ambassador of Norway and Ambassador
Venu Rajamony, officer on special duty to Govt. of Kerala to NIFPHATT, Kochi
His Excellency Hans Jacob Fr ydenlund, files and registers, competitions on quiz and
Ambassador of Norway to India visited the office drawing etc. were conducted. Posters on
the NIFPHATT in Cochin on the 30th May 2022. 'Swachhta Hi Seva' were displayed in different
NIFPHATT formerly known as Indo- Norwegian areas.
Project, Norway's first foreign aid development
project established in the year 1952 at
Neendakara, Quilon, Kerala for the development
of the fishing industry in the country and to
improve living conditions in the communities
associated with the fishing activity. The
Ambassador was accompanied by officials from
Embassy of India Norway. Ambassador Venu
Rajamony, officer on special duty to Govt. of
Kerala for external cooperation also visited
NIFPHATT. Pledge during Swachhta Abhiyan
5.6.8 Swachhta Campaign 2022 Phase I and II
NIFPHATT initiated cleanliness drive at NIFPHATT

HQ campus at Kochi and Vizag unit. The first
phase of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Special
Campaign 2.0 was observed from 2nd to 31st
October 2022 and 2nd phase from 16th to 31st
December 2022. Cleaning up of campus,
collection and disposal of wastes, weeding out of
Cleaning the surrounding areas
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Cleaning near chilled tuna plant Cleaning the surrounding areas
Cleaning of office premises
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Chapter 6
Trade Matters
6.1 Introduction percent in volume) from the record high of 67

million tonnes, worth USD 165 billion, reached in
In the recent decades, international trade of 2018. In 2020, 225 states and territories reported
fisheries and aquaculture products has grown some trading activity of fisheries and aquaculture
significantly and expanding over continents and products. The value of traded aquatic products
regions. This expansion has been fueled by accounted for 11 percent of total agricultural
economic growth and cultural and technological trade (excluding forestry) and about 1 percent of
advancement associated with globalization. total merchandise trade in 2020.These shares are
Further, liberal trade policies, as well as logistical much higher in many countries, exceeding 40
and technological advancement that enable percent of the total value of merchandise trade
globalised communications, have accelerated (E.g., Cabo Verde, Iceland and Maldives etc).
economic interdependence and cultural Further, it is estimated that a stable share (36
dissemination across borders, including food percent) of total production will be exported in
habits. Presently, producers have been able to 2030 with an increasing contribution from
access increasingly distant markets, while aquaculture.
consumers have seen their aquatic food options
greatly diversified beyond the species caught or In general, from 1976 to 2020, the value of global
farmed in local waters. In addition, income exports of fisheries and aquaculture products
growth, a larger middle class, and urbanization, (excluding algae) increased at an average annual
particularly in low- and middle-income countries, growth rate of 6.9 percent in nominal terms and
have resulted in a significant increase in 3.9 percent in real terms (adjusted for inflation),
aggregate demand for traded aquatic food corresponding to an annual growth rate of 2.9
products. percent in terms of quantity over the same period
(SOFIA, 2022).
Currently, trade in aquatic products is an
i m p o r t a n t s o u rc e of e x p o r t re v e n u e , About 90 percent of the quantity (live weight
employment, and value addition, as well as a equivalent) of traded aquatic products consists of
contributor to global food security, involving preserved products, the majority of which frozen.
diverse and interconnected stakeholders across However, demand for fresh aquatic products and
the value chain. This is especially significant for the advancement of packaging and logistical
several small island developing countries where technologies have seen the proportion of fresh
aquatic product exports account for a significant products in trade volumes increase over time.
portion of total merchandise trade and gross
During 2020, China remains the world's largest
domestic product (GDP).
exporter of aquatic animal products, followed by
World exports of aquatic products during 2020, Norway and Viet Nam, with the European Union
totaled 59.8 million tonnes live weight (excluding the largest single importing market. The largest
algae), worth USD 151 billion. This represents a importing countries are the United States of
major decline (8.4 percent in value and 10.5 America, followed by China and Japan. In terms of
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volume (live weight), China is the top importing d. Boosting production of high value
country of large quantities of species not only for products and value - added products
domestic consumption but also raw material e. Promoting diversification in aquaculture
processing and re-export. species for exports
6.2 Export Scenario in India f. Providing institutional mechanism for
easing markets access, minimizing trade
Exports of fish and fisheries products are barriers, minimizing issues related to
important to the Indian economy in terms of sanitation and phytosanitation
employment, income generation and increasing
g. Enabling fishers and farmers to get
foreign exchange earnings.
benefits of export opportunities
During the financial year 2021-22, India exported
13,69,264 MT of Seafood worth US$ 7.76 6.4 Import and export regulation
Billion(Rs. 57,586 Crores)which is all time high Trade in livestock and livestock products
exports by value. USA and China are the major including fish/fishery products are regulated as
importers of Indian seafood. Frozen Shrimp per the Foreign Trade Policy-Export Import Policy
continued to be the major export item. In 2021- (EXIM) of Government of India which is
2022, India exported fish and fisheries products implemented by Department of Commerce,
to 123 nations. India's export basket includes Ministry of Commerce and Industry. However, in
shrimp, finfish, cuttlefish, squid, dried fish, chilled order to prevent ingress of Exotic Diseases
items and live items. Shrimp export accounted to through import of livestock and livestock
53.18 percent of total export in terms of quantity products as well as fish and fishery products,
and 74.16 percent of total exports in terms of Ministry of Fisheries, animal Husbandry and
value, with the Pacific white legged shrimp Dairying regulates trade in such products as per
Litopenaeus vannamei being the most important provision of Section 3 and Section 3A of the
contributor of seafood export basket. livestock importance Act, 1898. The Department
oversees the Sanitary and Phytosanitary issues
6.3 Initiative undertaken in Export
for the import and export of fish and fishery
Sector
products.
Target of increasing fish production to 22 MT and
Import of live animals including fishes fall under
doubling export from the present value has been
the category of restricted list (it is not free to
set by the government under PMMSY. Further, the
import) as per EXIM Policy for which importer has
Government of India has launched a number of
to obtain license from DGFT issues license on the
initiatives to fully realize the potential of the
recommendation of Department of fisheries. The
fisheries sector in a sustainable and responsible
Department of Fisheries makes a decision on
manner. The following targets have been
recommendation based on the risk analysis and
specified with regard to fisheries exports:
the related germplasm policy. Central
a. Enhancing export of fisheries products to Government is empowered to regulate, restrict
1 Lakh Crore in the next five years (FY and prohibit import of live animals in accordance
2020-25) with Section 3 of the Live-Stock Importation Act,
b. Diversify the export basket by adding new 1898. Notification S.O. 1495(E) and 1496(E) dated
and value added products 10th June, 2014 under Section 3 of Livestock
Importation Act were issued by the Department
c. Exploring newer markets and expanding
of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.
existing markets
These notifications define classes of animals that
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can be considered as "Live-Stock" and under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary (Trade)
requirement of veterinary health certificate for has been established under the Ministry of
their import and quarantine procedure of live Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It
animals. considers application received for issuance of SIP
to import various livestock products including
Livestocks and fish/fishery products are
fish and fishery products. After necessary
categorized under Open General License (OGL) as
amendment in notification S.O. 2666(E) dated
per EXIM Policy. In this regard, the Ministry has
16th October, 2014, the Ministry of Fisheries has
issued notification S.O. 2666(E) dated 17th
launched a web portal for online submission of
October, 2014 listing out the livestock products
SIP applications, their processing and issuance of
and procedure for import of live-stocks products.
SIP.
The import of these products is basically allowed
and is subject to Sanitary import permits (SIPs) In case of restricted items, DGFT forwards the
which are guided by risk analysis done through application to Department of Fisheries seeking
veterinary health certificates to be accompanies comments before considering of issuances, of
with the import of livestocks products. The import license in favor of importer. If the cases are
Department issues SIPs for live-stock and fish related to import of live exotic aquatic animals,
products that are valid for one year or six month the matters are referred to the National
depending upon the nature of products and may Committee on Introduction of Exotic Aquatic
be used for multiple consignment. Species into Indian Waters, in the Department of
Fisheries under the chairmanship of Joint
SIP is not a license but a certificate certifying
Secretary (Trade). Based on the recommendation
India's sanitary requirement. Imports of
of the said Committee and the examination &
animals/fish and animal/fish products are
observation by the Department of Fisheries, the
allowed only through designated sea ports/air
applications are approved. In order to facilitate
ports of Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad,
the ease of doing business in the fishery sector,
Kolkata, and Mumbai where Animal Quarantine
Department of Fisheries has done away with the
and Certification Services (AQCS)/arrangements
requirement of SIP for import of SPF shrimp
are available. Imports of Fish products are
brood stock from the CAA approved overseas
allowed through the sea port of Vishakhapatnam
suppliers. However, at the port of entry, AQCS
(in the States of Andhra Pradesh), sea and airport
shall issue NOC to the customs after verifying the
of Kochi and the Land Custom Station at
pre-boarder quarantine certificate and another
Petrapole (for imports from Bangladesh only).
certificate declaring freedom from OIE listed
However, as per requirement of the sector, the
pathogen of the susceptible species, issued by
Ministry is also notifying the ports for ease of
the competent authority of the exporting
doing business. The Committee on risk analysis
country.
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Chapter 7
Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP)
And Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)
The Depar tment of Fisheries aims at The Department has earmarked Rs. 236.81 Crores
strengthening the infrastructure of the States/UTs in FY 2022-23 in RE under different
for the development of fisheries sector under its schemes/programmes pertaining to SCSP
various schemes. A large population of the component. As against the allocated amount Rs.
country belonging to the Scheduled Castes, 8.23 Crores that has been incurred under different
Scheduled Tribes, other weaker sections of the schemes in FY 2022-23 as of 31st December,
society and women are engaged in activities in 2022.
fisheries sector. As a corollary, various schemes
implemented by the Department of fisheries aim The Department had been exempted from
at benefitting the weaker sections of the society. earmarking funds under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) up
to FY 2017-18. From FY 2018-19, 8.60 percent has
As per the Guidelines issued by the NITI Aayog been fixed under TSP. The Department has
vide D.O. letter No. N-11016/12(1)/2009-PC earmarked Rs. 127.78 Crores in RE during FY
dated 15th December, 2010 to earmark 16.6 2022-23, of which Rs. 33.84 Crores has been
percent of funds under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan already incurred (as of 31st December, 2022).
(SCSP).
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Chapter 8
Empowerment of Women
8.1 Role of Women in Fisheries Sector workers because their role is often unrecognized.
They have limited or no access to social security,
Women constitute approximately half of the capital and credit and face hardship in security
India's population and play a vital role in building land rights and access to fishery resources. They
our Nation. Women play a crucial role in Marine also face unsafe, unhygienic and unfair working
fisheries and aquaculture, specifically in the conditions. In most, places, women in post
small-scale and artisanal fisheries sector. It is harvest activities are constantly struggling for
estimated that there are about 5.4 million people even basic facilities at landing centres and
fully engaged in fisheries activities, out of which, markets. Their roles in harvesting have been
3.90 million are fishermen and 1.50 million are limited to collection, hand picking and fishing
fisherwomen. They represent half of the total from smaller water bodies while employment
working population worldwide in the seafood opportunities are generally seasonal in nature
industry as a whole, with fisheries, aquaculture, and with poor wages. There is also a sizeable
seafood processing and all related services. difference in the incomes earned by men and
women with income for women being quite low.
Women also play a large role in Inland Fisheries,
which is an important sector for establishing It has been the endeavor of the Department to
national food security. Activities carried out by focus on providing benefits to women engaged in
women, paid and unpaid, spread across the value animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries. NFDB
chain including pre and post-harvest activities. has been working towards overall development
This includes seaweed and shellfish collection, of the Fisheries sector in the country and also
fishing, weaving and repairing nets, processing, ensures that women entrepreneurs/farmers are
sales, local and intra-regional trade. Clams, crabs, well supported and encouraged. Since, its
fish fry, seaweed, chank etc. are fished by women inception, the Board has extensively funded 108
in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, projects amounting to a total project cost of Rs.
Andhra Pradesh, Odhisa, Gujarat and the North 7955.45 Lakhs for women entrepreneurs/
East. farmers. NFDB provided financial assistance and
technical hand holding for activities varying from
Women in small-scale fisheries also play key roles
seaweed culture in the coastal areas, culture
in managing finances at the household level and
encouraging SHGs women and breeding
also managing aquatic resources at the
ornamental fish, the culture of food fish in ponds
community level. Women in indigenous and local
and tanks, paddy cum fish culture, cage culture in
coastal communities have extensive local and
reservoirs, setting up of backyard RAS units,
traditional ecological knowledge, which
establishing breeding units for native species in
contributes towards sustainable use and
Northeast states, procurement of fish marketing
conservation of marine and coastal ecosystem.
vehicles, cold chain management, fish drying and
Women in the small-scale and artisanal fisheries processing besides conducting various
sector have difficulty securing their rights as awareness programs, workshops/ seminars,
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capacity building and training & exposure visit including women. Therefore, groups of women
programs specifically for women in Fisheries should be encouraged and trained in pearl
sector and also to create opportunities to women culture for alternative source of income.
for developing as startup/ entrepreneurs for
implementing various fisheries and aquaculture 8.2.2 Backyard Ornamental Fish culture
projects, to uplifting women under business
A practice of ornamental fish culture is seen as a
sector and also promotion of women FFPOs of 5
lucrative and stable business that can be taken up
No in states Tamil Nadu, Tripura and, Manipur.
by women in remote villages. Women should be
NFDB organized a 'National workshop exclusively
e n c o u r a g e d to a d o p t i n n o va t i ve a n d
for women on Entrepreneur model' to encourage
economically advantageous technologies.
and empower women on business models,
'Gender Inclusive models for fisheries 8.2.3 Community Pond Aquaculture
Development', 'National Convention on Climate
Resilient Tribal Development Blending A large number of small and backyard ponds in
Indigenous Knowledge with appropriate the coastal areas are being used for bathing,
Technology and Empowering Women' for washing and also as dumping ground, resulting
creating awareness and exposure to women on into environmental problems. Women could be
the opportunities in the fisheries sector. employed and trained in developing the
neglected water bodies for raising short term
NFDB has covered 9.61 lakhs of women crops of fish fry, fingerlings costs. These initiatives
beneficiaries under Group Accident Insurance will lead to sustainable economic development.
Scheme for ensuring safety and security of the
lives of fisherwomen and dependent family 8.2.4 Seed Collection and grading
members during accidental disability and deaths
As alternative income sources, seeds can be
and NFDB documented success stories of 31
collected and graded by women. Women have
cases of successful women entrepreneurs &;
existing skills for grading juvenile sea bass
fishers women across the country in the form of
fattening of crabs, mussel, pearl and oyster;
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involvement in grading thereby increasing their
Super Success Stories from Indian Fisheries".
economic independence.
8.2 Role of Women in the Fisheries and
8.3 Key Gender Issues in Aquaculture
Aquaculture sector
Currently, there is no set mechanism or platform
8.2.1 Fresh Water Pearl Culture
for making the women, aware of the market
Freshwater pearl culture is a diversified activity in related information. Time constraints due to
aqua-farming systems. It is an ancient technology household priorities also prevent women from
developed by Central Institute of Freshwater coming to the forefront and take up fisheries as a
Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar. There are three major economic activity. However, such issues
identified pearls mussel species namely can be overcome to a great extent through
Lamellidens margnialis, L. corrianlis and Parreysia technology dissemination, imparting training on
corrugate. These different varieties of pearls are time efficient technologies and techniques.
cultured using three different of pearls are Therefore, efforts are being made to create
cultured using three different surgical awareness for encouraging women to come
procedures. The technology has attracted several forward.
rural, artisan and enterprising communities
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8.4 Occupational Roles in Post Harvest programmes in a way that can tackle gender
imbalances, promote gender equality and
India fisherwomen are involved in sorting and empowerment of women. It is headed by Joint
grading different varieties of fish for sale in local Secretary (Inland Fisheries & Administration).
markets from the beach. Adoption of traditional Currently, the Department has not earmarked any
method-ITK (indigenous Technical Knowledge) specific funds for women component, however, it
like smoking fish is followed and products are is advising States/UTs implementing Agencies for
sold in nearby markets. Women are involved in utilizing around 30 percent of allocated funds
packing of fish and other post-harvest processing towards women beneficiaries under the existing
methods. Additionally, women organize centrally sponsored/Central Sector schemes
themselves as Self Help Group (SHGs) and sell being implemented by the Department. The
their value-added products through exhibitions, Gender Budget Cell has identified the following
fairs and now days their products are seen in Schemes under which funds are allocated
supermarkets and are also exported. towards women beneficiary:
8.5 Gender Budget Cell • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

(PMMSY)
A gender Budget Cell has been set up in the
Department with the objective of influencing and • Fisheries & Infrastructure Development
effecting a change in the Ministry's policies, Fund (FIDF)
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Chapter 9
International Cooperation
9.1 Overview important in case of the fish stocks that are re-
migratory and straddling and are shared by
Oceans cover 72 percent of the surface of our different countries. International efforts are
blue planet and provide a substantial portion of ongoing for forging commitments and
the global population with food and livelihood. agreements towards this end.
Fisheries resources in the oceans and seas around
the world support economies of many nations. India is a signatory to a number of international
instruments and agreements including United
Fisheries, which is a vital oceanic resource, forms Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
the core of the Blue Economy. It provides food to (UNCLOS), 1982; United Nations Fish stocks
hundreds of millions of people and greatly Agreement (UNFSA), 2001; UN Convention on
contributes to the livelihood of coastal Biological Diversity, 1995; FAO Code of Conduct
communities. It plays an important role in for Responsible Fisheries and International Plan
ensuring food security, poverty alleviation and of Actions related to marine fisheries, 1995; The
also has a huge potential for business Kyoto Declaration and Plan of Action, 1995; Safety
opportunities. Aquaculture, which offers huge and health of fishers at Sea: the International
potential for the provision of food and livelihood, Labour Organisation (ILO) requirements and UN
incorporates the value of the natural capital in its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). In
development, this entails respecting ecological addition, as India is a party to various
parameters throughout the cycle of production, international conventions, treaties or agreements
creating sustainable, decent employment and and member in Regional Fishery Bodies (RFBs), it
offering high value commodities for export. is committed to a range of international
obligations related to the Fisheries sector.
To meet the increasing public demand in seafood
products, natural fisheries resources are being India is a member of various regional fisheries
over-exploited and threatened. Therefore, the bodies including the Asia-Pacific Fishery
urgent need to find a balance between Commission (APFIC); Network of Aquaculture
population need and environmental health has Centres in Asia and the Pacific (NACA);
provided impetus to the 'promotion of Intergovernmental Organization for Marketing
sustainable fishing and aquaculture'. While Information and Technical Advisory Services for
aquaculture has the potential for continued Fishery Product in the Asia and Pacific Region
strong growth to supply the food requirement of (INFOFISH); Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
a growing world, well-managed fisheries can (IOTC), South Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement
deliver millions of tones of more fish annual to (SIOFA) and the Bay of Bengal Programme
boost economic and nutritional gains. Intergovernmental Organization (BOBP-IGO).
Besides, it is also a member of other regional
Fish being a global 'good' and world's most
bodies that deal with environmental (e.g. South
'traded commodity', demands sustainable
Asian Cooperative Environment Programme,
management of fisheries' resources. Therefore,
International Union for Conservation of Nature)
'International Cooperation' becomes particularly
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and Trade (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- 9.3 Engagement with World Trade
Sectoral Technical Economic Cooperation- Organisation and other global
BIMSTEC). Even economic and geopolitical organization
setups such as South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have undertaken Globally, fish is an important source of affordable
initiatives in both fisheries and environmental protein, nutrition, income and livelihood to
related matters from time to time. billions of people. More than 3.3 billion people
depend on fish for at least 20% of their total
Most of the regional organizations to which India animal protein. Fisheries sustain millions of jobs,
is a party (APFIC, BOBP-IGO and NACA), their pass down traditions and knowledge from
functions are limited to policy advocacy and generation to generation.
capacity building.
Fish is also one of the most traded food
9.2 Role of Regional Fisheries commodities in the world. The international trade
Management Organisation of fisheries and aquaculture products generated
around USD 151 billion in 2020, (FAO-SOFIA,
Regional Fisheries Management Organization
2022). Countries across the world provide
(RFMOs) are international organization formed
subsidies to their marine fisheries sector running
by countries with fishing interests in an area.
into billions of dollars. Numerous studies
Some of them manage all the fish stocks found in
indicate that some of the capacity enhancing
a specific area, while others focus on particular
subsidies given to marine fisheries sector
high migratory species, notably tuna, throughout
contribute to Overfishing and Overcapacity,
vast geographical areas. There are several IOTC
Overfished stocks (depletion of stocks) and
resolutions on conservations and management
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU)
measures which are binding on its members.
fishing. Therefore, the WTO members decided to
RFMOs play a pivotal role in facilitating find a solution to tackle fisheries subsidies within
intergovernmental cooperation in fisheries the framework of international trade rules and
management. IOTC is the RFMO, to which India WTO Negotiations on fisheries subsidies were
has a mandate on tuna and tuna like species in the launched to clarify and improve existing WTO
India Ocean under its area of competence. disciplines on fisheries subsidies.
India is a member as Contracting and UN SDG 14.6 states "By 2020, prohibit certain
Cooperative Party (CPC) in the IOTC and the forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to
Department has plans to play a leadership role overcapacity and overfishing, and eliminate
particularly in the IOTC. The Department officials subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported
have actively participated in the IOTC meetings and unregulated (IUU) fishing and refrain from
and made necessary interventions in order to introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that
protect the country's national interest and that of appropriate and effective S&DT for developing
the small-scale fisher communities. India has and least developed countries should be an
recently in 2022 joined the South Indian Ocean integral part of the WTO fisheries subsidies
Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) as the Cooperating negotiation."
Non-Contracting Parties (CNCP), and the
Department of Fisheries has been working with
Department is taking steps to become a
Department of Commerce for securing the
contracting party.
interest of the country and that of the poor
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fisherfolk. On the WTO front, the Department has International Organization for Standardization
held Secretary level consultation with the (ISO) is one of the other international
Department of Commerce and Permanent organisation which are also concerned with the
Mission of India to WTO as well as Task Force fisheries sector. ISO/TC 234 Fisheries and
constituted by the Department chaired by Joint Aquaculture is the specialized technical
Secretary with Inter-Ministerial and State's committee which develops global standards
participation to arrive at the reasonable position related to the fisheries sector.
to be taken by India in respect of the negotiations
on fisheries subsidies disciplines with particular With regards to bilateral cooperation in the field
references to securing appropriate and effective of fisheries, the Department currently has active
Special & Differential Treatment (S&DT) in order Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed with
to protect interest of Indian Fisher folk and secure Norway, Bangladesh, Iceland, Morocco and
policy space for development aspiration in Vietnam. The Progress under these MoU is at
marine fisheries sector. As part of the Indian various levels through the Joint Working Group
delegation, the Department officials attended (JWG). As the MoU earlier signed with Indonesia
meeting clusters of Negotiating Groups on Rules has expired, a fresh MoU is being negotiated with
(NGR) on Fisheries Subsidies of the WTO as well the Indonesian side. Besides, a draft MoU is also
as inter-sessional and bilateral meetings in this under active consideration for signing with the
connection. A delegation led by Hon'ble Republic of Korea. In Addition, there is a
Commerce & Industry Minister participated in Mechanism of JWG between India and Sri Lanka
the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC-12) of the on Fisheries issues. Due to economic value of the
WTO held at Geneva during 12-17 June, 2022 sector fisheries sector is also included as one of
including the members from Department of the areas of bilateral cooperation under various
Fisheries. The MC-12 of the WTO after detailed MoUs signed with a number of other countries by
deliberations adopted the Agreement on the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and
Fisheries Subsidies on 17th June 2022. One of the Farmers Welfare and Department of Animal
key issue of prohibiting subsidies for Husbandry and Dairying.
'Overcapacity and Overfishing' has not been Singapore-India Partnership Office (SIPO) team is
concluded in the current Agreement as several on its mission to strengthen and diversify
WTO Member countries had diverse positions. Singapore economic relations with India. SIPO
Therefore, WTO Members including India have mandate is to partner with the Government of
agreed to continue to negotiate in future on the India and/or the State Government of India to
outstanding issues including the matter of jointly explore and implement mutually beneficial
prohibiting subsidies under Overcapacity and projects. Officers from Department of Fisheries
Overfishing pillar. participated in SIPO meeting held on 10th March
Similarly, India is also represented in the World 2022 to discuss on Fisheries and Aquaculture
Trade Organization for animal health formerly (RAS, Disease Management and Soft Shell Crab).
known as the Office International des Epizooties Meeting between SIPO and DoF and other
(OIE) which is the international organization for Fisheries organization/ institutes (ICAR & CIFE)
aquatic animal health recognized by the WTO's was held on 27th May 2022 at CIFE, Rohtak to
Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary discuss the proposal regarding pilot project on
Measures (SPS Agreement) and hence related to low-cost RAS for saline water aquaculture.
the fisheries sector.
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Department of Fisheries officers attended EAS • Technical Committee meeting of IOTC

Workshop on IUU Fishing held on 12th April 2022 held on 13th - 14th May 2022 on
through virtual mode. Management Practices (TCMP05)
An expression of Interest (EoI) for India's • 11th session of the COFI Sub-Committee
participation as the Lead partnering Country on Aquaculture held on 25th May 2022 in
(LPG) in the GloLitter Partnership (GLP) Project, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm,
Agriculture Organization (FAO) and International Vienna, on 26th May 2022 in Amsterdam,
Maritime Organization (IMO) was submitted by Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna and 27th
the Department and India has been selected for May 2022 in Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome,
the same. The Department participated in the Stockholm, Vienna
virtual meeting with GloLitter Team VC meeting • IORA-Training Program on enhancing by-
relating to Country Call for India as Lead catch landing, valorization, traceability
Partnering country for the GLP on 27th May, 2021 and quality, including the development of
and 21st December, 2021 to discuss issues related safe handling guides and species
to implementation of the GLP Project. identification guides held in Seychelles
from 29th March - 1st April 2022
Other important meetings attended by the
• Asia Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC)-
Department officials are as follow:
78th Session of Executive Committee held
• 5th JWG between India and Sri Lanka on virtually during 21st to 23rd June 2022
Fisheries 25th March 2022 in hybrid
• IORA par ticipation in UN Ocean
format with MEA, MHA, Coast Guard and
Conference during 27th June to 1st July
State Government
2022 in Lisbon, Portugal
• Meeting of the Joint Working Group
• Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC-12) of
( J W G ) o n d e ve l o p m e n t of p o r t
the WTO held during 12th to 15th June
infrastructure in and around Sabang in
2022 at Paris, France and informal WTO
physical format in Sabang (Aceh province
Ministerial Meeting held on 9th June 2022
of Indonesia) on 14th to 16th March 2022
at Paris, France
• 32ndsession of the G16 Indian Ocean
• UN Ocean Conference held during 27th
Coastal States held on 25th to 26th April
June to 1st July 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal
2022 in Male, Maldives
• 9th meeting of the Parties of the Southern
• 11th Governing Council Meeting of
Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement
BOBP-IGO held on 5th May 2022 and
(SIOFA) during 4th to 8th July 2022 at La
International Symposium on Insulating
Reunion, France
Marine Fisheries Sector on 6th May 2022
at Chennai • 33rd session of G-16 held in Bangkok,
Thailand from 31st October to 2nd
• Standing Committee on Administration
November 2022
and Finance (SCAF19) of IOTC held on
11th May 2022 through virtual mode • Virtually attended online knowledge co-
creation programme for young leaders on
• 19th session of the Compliance
"Sustainable Fisheries Development" held
Committee (CoC19) of IOTC scheduled
from 4th to 21st November 2022
during 8th-10th May 2022 through virtual
mode
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• 35th session of the Committee on The Department has been negotiating a project
Fisheries, Rome, Italy from 5th to 9th proposal for World Bank assistance on 'Blue
September2022 Revolution: Tranch-1: Response to COVID-19 and
• 'World Aquaculture Singapore 2022: Next Recovery of Fisheries Sector, Tranche-2:
Generation Aquaculture Innovation and harnessing the Potential of Aquatic Resources to
Sustainability will Feed the World' from complement the Pradhan Mantri Matsya
29th November to 2nd December 2022 in Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)'. The Department is
Singapore engaged in active collaboration and cooperation
with Food and Agriculture Organization of the
• 23rd meeting of the International Council
United Nations (FAO) and its bodies like
for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)-FAO
Committee on Fisheries (COFI), its sub-
Joint Working Group on Fishing
c o m m i t te e n a m e l y S u b - c o m m i t te e o n
Technology and Fish Behaviour (ICES-FAO
Aquaculture (COFI-AQ) and Sub-Committee on
WGFTFB23) and International Symposium
Fish Trade (COFI-FT).
on Innovations in Fishing Technologies
for Sustainable and Resilient Fisheries
from 13th to 17th February 2023 at Kochi,
Kerala.
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Chapter-10
Departmental Accounting Organisation
10.1 A c c o u n t i n g o r g a n i z a t i o n of g. Ensure that his Ministry or Department

Department of Fisheries maintains full and proper records of
financial transactions and adopts systems
The Secretary as chief Accounting authority in the and procedures that shall at all time
Department of Fisheries discharges his functions accord to internal controls.
with the assistance of Financial Adviser and Chief
h. Ensure that his Ministry or Department
Controller of Account. As per Rule 70 of GFR 2017,
follows the Government procurement
the Secretary of a Ministry/Department as Chief
procedures for execution of works, as well
Accounting Authority of the Ministr y/
as for procurement of services and
Department shall
supplies, and implements it is a fair,
a. Be responsible and accountable for equitable, transparent, competitive and
financial management of his Ministry or cost-effective manner
Department
i. Take effective and appropriate steps to
b. Ensure that the public funds appropriated ensure his Ministry or Department:
to the Ministry or Department are sued
I. Collects all moneys due to the
for the purpose for which they were
Government and
meant
II. Avoids unauthorized, irregular
c. Be responsible for the effective, efficient,
and wasteful expenditure
economic and transparent use of the
resources of the Ministry or Department As per Para 1.3 of Civil Account Manual, the chief
in achieving the stated project objectives Controller of Accounts for and on behalf of the
of that Ministry or Department, while Chief Accounting Authority is responsible for:
complying with the performance
a. Arrangement all payments through the
standards
Pay and Account Offices/Principal
d. Appear before the Committee on Public Accounts Office (PAO) except where the
Account and any other Parliamentary Drawing and Disbursing Officers are
Committee for examination authorized to make certain types of
e. Regularly review and monitor the payments.
performance of the programmes and b. Compilation and consolidation of
project assigned to this Department to accounts of the Ministry/Department and
determine whether stated objectives are their submission in the form prescribed,
achieved to the Controller General of Accounts;
f. Be responsible for preparation of preparation of annual Appropriation
expenditure and other statement relating Account for the Demands for Grants them
to his Ministry or Department as required duly audited and submitting them to the
by regulations, guidelines or directive CGA, duly signed by the Chief Accounting
issued by Ministry of Finance. Authority
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c. Arranging internal inspection of d. Preparation of manuals keeping in view

payments and account records the objective of management accounting
maintained by the various subordinated system if any, and for rendition of
formations and Pay and Account offices of technical advice to Pay and Accounts
the Department and inspection of records Offices, maintaining necessary liaison
pertaining to transaction of Government with CGA's office and to effect overall
Ministries/Department, maintained in coordination and control in accounting
Public Sector Banks. matters
The Chief controller of Accounts, Department of e. Maintaining Appropriation Audit

Fisheries perform his duties with the assistance of Registers for the Ministry/Department as
Controller/Assistant Controller of Accounts, three a whole to watch the progress of
pr. Account offices at headquarters and ten pay expenditure under the various Grants
and Account offices. Five Pay and Accounts operated on by the Ministry/Department.
Offices are located in Delhi/NCR, One each in Principal Account Office/Officer also performs all
Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai and Nagpur. administrative and coordinating function of the
All payments pertaining to the Department accounting organization and renders necessary
/Ministry are made through PAOs/CDDOs financial, technical, accounting advice to
attached with respective PAOs. DDO's present Department as well as to local Pay and Account
their claims /bills to the designated PAOs/CDDOs, offices and out Station Pay and Account offices.
who issue cheques/releases e-payment after
exercising the necessary scrutiny as per As per the provisions contained in Civil Accounts
provisions contained in Civil Accounts Manual, Manual, Pay & Account offices make payments
Receipt and Payment Rules and other order pertaining to respective Ministries/ Department
issued by the Government from time to time. and in certain cases payments will be made by the
Departmental Drawing and disbursing Officers
As per Para 1.2.3 of Civil Accounts Manual, (DDOs) authorized to draw funds, by means of
Principal Account Office at Headquarters cheques drawn on the offices/branches of
functions under a Principal Accounts Officer who accredited bank for handling the receipts and
is responsible for: payments of the Ministry/Department. These
a. Consolidation of the accounts of the payments will be accounted for in separate scrolls
Ministry/Department in the manner to be rendered to the Pay and Accounts Offices of
prescribed by CGA Ministry/Department concerned. Each Pay and
b. Preparation of Annual Appropriation Account Office of Ministr y/Depar tment
Account of the Demands for grants, concerned. Each Pay and Accounts Office or
Controlled by Ministry/Department, Drawing and Disbursing Officer authorized to
submission of statement of Central make payments by cheque/e-payments, will draw
Transactions and material for the Finance only on the particular branch/branches of the
Account of the Union Government (Civil) accredited bank with which the Pay and Accounts
to the Controller General of Accounts Office or the Drawing and Disbursing Officer as
the case may be, is placed in account. All receipts
c. Payments of loans and grants to State
of the Ministry/Department are also to the finally
Government through Reserve Bank of
accounted for in the books of the Pay and
India and wherever this office has a
Accounts Office. The Pay and Account Office is
drawing account, payment there from to
the basic Unit of the Departmentalized
UT Government /Administration
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Accounting Organization. Its main function f. Payments of grants-in-aid to Grantee

includes: Institutions/Autonomous Bodies etc.
a. Pre-check and payment of all bills, g. Rendering technical advice to all PAOs
including those of loans and grants-in- and Ministry; if necessary in consultation
aid, submitted by Non-Cheque Drawing with other organization like DoPT,
DDOs Ministry of Finance and CGA etc.
b. Accurate and timely payments in h. Preparation of Receipt Budget

conformity with prescribed rules and i. Preparation of Pension Budget
regulations j. Procuring and supplying of cheque books
c. 1.Timely realization of receipts for an on behalf of PAOs/cheque Drawing
d. Issues of quarterly letter of credit to DDOs
Cheque Drawing DDOs and Post check of k. To main necessary liaison with Controller
their vouchers/bills General of Accounts office and to effect
e. overall co-ordination and control in
2.Compilation of monthly accounts of
receipts and expenditures made by them accounting matters and accredited bank
incorporating there with the accounts of l. To verify and reconcile all receipts and
the Cheques Drawing DDOs payments made on behalf of Department
f. Maintenance of GPF accounts other than of fisheries through the accredited bank
3.merged DDO and authorization of i.e. State Bank of India
retirement benefits m. To maintain accounts with Reserve Bank
g. Maintenance of all DDR Heads of India relating to Department of
Fisheries and to reconcile the cash
h. Efficient ser vice deliver y to the
balances
4.Ministry/Department through banking
arrangement by way of e-payment n. To ensure prompt payments
i. Adherence to the prescribed Accounting o. Speedy settlement of Pension/Provident

Standard, rules and principles fund and other retirement benefits
j. p. Internal Audit of the Ministry, subordinate

5.Timely, accurate, comprehensive, relevant and attached offices under Department of
and useful financial reporting
Fisheries and its Grantee institutions,
The overall responsibilities of Departmental
Autonomous bodies etc.
Accounting Organisation in respect of
Department of Fisheries are: q. To make available accounting information
6. to all concerned Authorities/Divisions
a. Consolidation of monthly accounts of
Ministry and its submission to the CGA r. Budget co-ordination works Department
of Fisheries
b. Annual Appropriation Accounts
s. Monitoring of New Pension Scheme and
c. Statement of Central Transactions
7. revision of pension cases from time to
d. Preparation of 'Account at a Glance' time
e. Union Finance accounts which are t. Computerization of Accounts and e-
submitted to the CGA, Ministry of Finance payment
and Principal Director of Audit
u. Administrative and co-ordination
8.
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function of the account organization ensure that rules, regulations and procedures
v. Roll out of PFMS under Other Central prescribed by the government are adhered to by
Expenditure and Central Sector Schemes these offices in their day to day functioning in
in implementing Agencies/Grantee their day to day functioning. Internal Auditing is
Institutions/Autonomous Bodies an independent, objective assurance and
consulting activity designed to add value and
w. Non-Tax Receipts Portal (NTRP) in
improve and organization's operations. It
basically aims at helping the organization to
8. Accounting information and data are also accomplish its objectives by bringing a
provided to the Financial Advisor and Chief systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and
Accounting Authority to facilitate effective improve the effectiveness of risk management,
budgetary and financial control. Monthly and control and governance processes. It is also an
progressive expenditure figures under various effective tool for providing objective assurance
sub-heads/object-heads of the grant of the and advice that adds values, influence changes
Department of Fisheries are furnished to Budget t h a t e n h a n c e g o ve r n a n c e , a s s i s t r i s k
Section of the Department including Senior management, control processes and improve
Officers. Progress of expenditure against budget accountability of results. It also provides valuable
provisions are also submitted weekly to the information to rectif y the procedural
Secretary and Addl. Secretary & Financial Adviser mistakes/deficiencies and thus, acts as an aid to
as well as Heads of Divisions of the Department, the management. The periodicity of audit of a
monitoring of expenditure in last quarter of the unit is regulated by its nature, volume of work and
financial year. quantum of funds.
9. The Accounting organization also The Internal Audit wing working under the overall
maintains accounts of long -term advances such guidance of chief Accounting Authority and
as House building Advance, Motor Car Advance Financial Advisor has focused on strengthening
and General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts of governance, structure, capacity building and
employees of the Ministry. leveraging technology in appropriate manner to
ensure an efficient and effective internal Audit
10. The verification and authorization of practice.
pensionary entitlement of officers and staff
members is done by the pay &Accounts Offices In pursuance of O/o Controller General of
on the basis of the service particulars and pension Accounts, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
papers furnished by Heads of offices. All Finance, OM no. G.2501433/2015-16/MF.CGA/
retirement benefits and payments like gratuity, 306.53 dated 15th May, 2017 and as per provision
cash equivalent to leave salary as well as contained in Generic Internal Audit Manual
payments under Central Government Employees (version 1.0) issued by O/o CGA, Audit Committee
Group Insurance Scheme; General Provident has been constituted in this Department under
Fund etc. are released by Pay and Accounts the chairmanship of Secretary (Fisheries) and
Offices on receipts of relevant information /bills terms of references of Internal Audit Committee
from DDOs. has been defined in O/o CCA OM no.
Agri/IAW/Audit Committee/DAHD/2020-21/
10.2 Internal Audit Wing 229-250 dated 15th September, 2020.
The Internal Audit wing carries out audit of During the financial year 2022-23, the focus of
accounts of various offices of the Department to Audit was to detect errors in fixation of Pay paid in
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excess as well as in short. Status of Outstanding Internal Audit Paras in Department of Fisheries as on
31st December, 2022 are given below:
Outstanding Paras Paras Raised from 1st Paras Dropped from Total Outstanding
Department up to 31st March April 2021 to 30th 1st April 2021 to 30th Paras as on 30th June
2022 June 2022 June 2022 2022
FISHERIES 192 NIL NIL 192
TOTAL 192 NIL Nil 192
Paras Raised from 1st Paras Dropped from Total Outstanding

Outstanding Paras
Department April 2022 to 30th 1st April 2022 to 30th Paras as on 30th
up to 30th June 2022
September 2022 September 2022 September 2022
TOTAL 192 NIL NIL 192
Paras Raised from 1st Paras Dropped from Total Outstanding

Outstanding Paras
Department October 2022 to 31st 1st October 2022 to Paras as on 31st Dec
up to 30th June 2022
December 2022 31st December 2022 2022
TOTAL 192 NIL NIL 192
10.3 Banking Arrangement PAOs/CDDOs attached with respective PAOs.

Drawing and Disbursing Officers present their
State Bank of India is the accredited bank for PAOs claims/bills to the designated PAOs/CDDOs, who
and its field offices in the Department of Fisheries. issue releases e-payment after exercising the
e-payments processed by the PAOs/CDDOs are necessary scrutiny as per provisions contained in
settled through CMP, SBI, Hyderabad in favor of Civil Accounts Manual, Receipt and Payment
bank of account of vendors/ beneficiaries. In Rules and other orders issued by Government of
some cases, cheques issued by the PAOs/CDDOs India from time to time.
are presented to the nominated branch of the
accredited bank for payment. The receipts are 10.4 Banking Arrangement
also remitted to the accredited banks by the
respective PAOs/CDDOs apart from Non-Tax- Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
Receipt Portal (NTRP). Any change in accredited initially started as a plan Scheme named CPSMS
bank requires specific approval of controller of the erstwhile Planning commission in 2008-09
General of Accounts, Department of expenditure, as a pilot Project in four states of Madhya
Ministry of Finance. Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Mizoram for four
flagship schemes e.g. MNREGA, NRHM, SSA and
Principal Account Office has 10 (Ten) Pay and PMGSY. After the initial phase of establishing a
Accounts Offices. Five PAOs are located in network across Ministries/Department,. It has
Delhi/NCR, One each in Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, been decided to undertake national roll-out of
Mumbai, and Nagpur. All payments pertaining to CPSMS (PFMS) to link the financial network of
the Department/Ministry are made through Central, State Governments and the agencies of
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State Government. The scheme was included in mandatory for all registered agencies for
12th Plan initiatives of erstwhile planning making payment, advances and transfers
Commission and Ministry of Finance. Presently, d. All Departmental Agencies incurring
PFMS is the Scheme of Department of expenditure in respect of Central Sector
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and being Schemes must register and compulsorily
implanted by O/o Controller General of Accounts use the PFMS Modules
Across the country.
e. All Grantee institutions have to adopt
As per MoF, DoE, OM No. 66 (29) PF-II/2016 dated PFMS modules for making payment/
15th July 2016, Hon'ble Prime Minister has Transfer /Advance from Grants received
emphasized the need for improved financial from the Central Government. This will
management in implementation of Central Plan enable generation of on-line Utilization
Schemes so as to facilitated Just-in-Time releases Certificates for claiming funds from the
and monitor the usage of funds including Central Government
information on its ultimate utilization. PFMS is f. Department has to take an action for
administered by the O/o Controller General of integrating their respective systems/
Accounts in the Department of Expenditure applications with the PFMS
which is an end-to-end solution for processing
payments, tracking, monitoring, accounting, 10.5 Module to Implement the Mandate:
reconciliation and reporting. It provides the
scheme managers a unified platform for tracking Modules developed/under development by
releases and monitoring last mile utilization. PFMS for stakeholder as per the Union Cabinet
approval and mandates are as under:
In order to abide by the directions to implement
Just-in-Time releases and monitor the end usage I. Fund Flow Monitoring (EAT Modules)
of funds, it has been decided by Ministry of a. Agency registration
Finance to universalize the use of PFMS to cover
b. Expenditure management and
all transactions/payments under the Central
fund utilization through PFMS EAT
Sector Schemes. The complete monitoring of
module
these schemes require mandatory registration of
all implementing Agencies (IAs) on PFMS and c. Accounting Module for registered
mandatory use of Expenditure, Advances & agencies
Transfer (EAT) module of the PFMS by all IAs. The d. Treasury interface
implementation Plan covers the complete
e. PFMS-PRI fund flow and
universe of Central Sector Schemes, which inter-
utilization interface
alia require the following steps to be taken by
each Ministry/Department: f. Mechanism for State Government
towards fund tracking for State
a. All Central Schemes have to be Schemes
mapped/configured and brought on the
g. Monitoring of Externally Aided
PFMS platform.
Project (EAP)
b. All implementing Agencies (IAs) receiving
II. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) modules
and utilizing funds need to be
mandatorily registered on PFMS a. PAO to beneficiaries
c. Usage of PFMS modules has to be made b. Agency to beneficiaries
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c. State treasuries to beneficiaries b. Monitoring of use of funds including

III. Interfaces for Banking ultimate utilization
a. CBS (Core Banking Solutions) 10.10 Strategy:

b. India Post
Universal roll-out of PFMS which inter alia
c. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) includes
d. NABARD and Cooperative Banks
a. Mandatory registration of all IAs on
10.6 Module to Implement enhanced PFMS and
mandate b. Mandatory use of Expenditure
Advance & Transfer (EAT) Module of
I. PA O C o m p u t e r i z a t i o n - O n l i n e PFMS by all IAs
Payments, receipts and accounting of
Government of India 10.11 Implementation Strategy for
a. Programme Division module Central Sector (CS) Schemes/transaction
b. DDO module Activities to be completed:
c. PAO module a. Mandatory registration and use of
d. Pension module EAT module by IAs
e. GPF and HR module b. Mapping of all relevant information
of Schemes
f. Receipts including GSTN
c. Uploading of budget of each scheme
g. Annual Financial Statement
on PFMS
h. Cash Flow Management
d. Identify implementation hierarchy of
i. Interface with non-civil ministries each scheme
II. Non-Tax Receipt Portal e. Integration of system interface of
specific scheme with PFMS e.g.
10.7 Other Departmental Initiatives
NREGA Soft, Awas Soft
To leverage the capabilities of PFMS, several other f. Deployment and training of trainers
departments have approached PFMS for
developing utilities for their departmental need 10.12 Implementation Strategy for
as follows: Centrally Sponsored Scheme
a. CBDT PAN Validation Activities to be completed:
b. GSTN Bank Account Validation a. State Treasury Integration with PFMS
b. Registration of all SIAs on PFMS (1st
10.8 Implementation Strategy:
Level and below)
Action Plan has been prepared and approved by
c. Mapping of State Schemes with
Ministry of Finance for phased implementation of
corresponding central schemes
Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
d. Configuration of State Schemes on
10.9 Improved Financial Management PFMS
through: I. Configuration State Schemes
a. Just-in-time release of funds Components
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II. Identify and configure hierarchy payments by citizens/corporate/other

of each state scheme users
e. Integration of PFMS with schemes c. The online electronic payment in a
specific software application completely secured IT environment, helps
f. Deployment and training of trainers common users /citizen from the hassle of
going to bank for making draft and then
g. Continuous support for
to Government offices to deposit the
implementation at present, all ten
instrument for availing the series. It also
(10) Pay and Account Offices of
helps avoidable delays in the remittance
Department of Fisheries Five (5) PAOs
of these instruments into Government
are located in Delhi/NCR, one each in
accounts as well as eliminates undesirable
Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai
practices in the delayed deposit of these
and Nagpur are functio n i n g
instruments into bank accounts
successfully on PFMS. All payments
are routed through PFMS and e- d. NTRP facilitates instant payment in a
payments being directly credited into transparent environment using online
the beneficiary's bank account payment technologies such as internet
Banking, Credit/Debit Cards
I. Employees information System
(EIS) Module of PFMS: This 10.13 N e w D e v e l o p m e n t in the
Module has been implemented in Accounting Organisation
all Drawing & Disbursing Offices
of Department of Fisheries Enforcement of enhanced security layers for
online payment process on PFMS
II. CDDO Module of PFMS: CDDO
module of PFMS has been rolled In order to ensure safety measures on PFMS
out in all Cheque Drawing and platform, the following features are being
Disbursing Offices of Department enforced for treasury operations:
of Fisheries a. Verification of each payment request with
III. Online Portal (Bhartakosh) for physical bill without fail before putting
collection of Non-Tax Revenue in the digital signature by Pay and Account
the Department: offices
a. The objectives of Non-Tax Receipt Portal b. Use of NIC/GOV domain e-mail IDs for
(NTRP) is to provide a one-stop window to user registration by the official dealing
Citizens/Corporate/Other users for with PAO and DDO module of PFMS
making online payments of Non-Tax c. Immediate deactivation of user(s) found
Revenue payables to Government of India to be no longer activete deactivation of
(GoI) user(s) found to be no longer active
b. Non-Tax Revenue of Government of India d. Deactivate of user ID/Digital key of
comprise of a large bouquet of receipts, PAO/AAO user type at the time
collected by individual department/ permanent transfer/superannuation
ministries. Primarily these receipts come
e. Implementation of OTP based log in
from Dividends, Interest receipts, RTI
system on PFMS in phased manner.
application fee and many other such
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10.14 Details of Unspent Balances and Utilization Certificate (UC) in r/o Implementing
Agencies Under all Schemes of Department of Fisheries.
(Figures in Crores)
st
As on 31st March 2022 As on 31 December 2022
Unspent Unspent
Scheme Name UC due UC not due UC due UC not due
Balance balance
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Integrated Development and
Management of Fisheries 271.79 0.00 271.79 230.90 0.00 230.90
Package for Replacement of

Fishing Vessels Seized by 2.10 0.00 2.10 2.10 0.00 2.10
Pakistan
Coastal Aquaculture 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Authority
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Infrastructure Development 9.60 0.00 9.60 1.82 0.00 1.82
Fund
National Fisheries 0.00 11.27 11.27 11.27 0.00 11.27
Development Board
Pradhan Mantri Matsya 210.90 892.32 1103.22 678.46 171.73 850.19
Sampada Yojana
Total 494.39 903.59 1397.98 924.55 171.73 1096.28
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Accounting Organization of the Department
Accounting Organization Setup in Department of Fisheries
SECRETARY Controller General of Accounts

(Department of Fisheries) (Ministry of Finance)
Chief Accounting Authority
ADDL. SECRETARY & FINANCIAL ADVISER
CHIEF CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS
CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS
Pr.AO Pr.AO Pr.AO

(Administration) (Accounts) (Internal Audit)
PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICES:

1) PAO (Sectt. I) New Delhi
2) PAO (Sectt. II) New Delhi
3) PAO (Extension) New Delhi
4) PAO (DMS) New Delhi
5) PAO (PPM) Faridabad
6) PAO (Chennai)
7) PAO (Cochin)
8) PAO (Kolkata)
9) PAO (AHD) Mumbai
10) PAO (Nagpur)
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ANNEXURES
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Annexure - I
Shri Parshottam Rupala
Dr. L. Murugan
Shri Jatindra Nath Swain

Secretary, Fisheries
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JS - FY (MF) JS-FY (IF)
Autonomous/
Regulatory Bodies
Work Allocation of Joint Secretaries (Inland & Marine)

Joint Secretary (Admin & Inland Fisheries) Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries & Chief
Vigilance Officer)
Admn. I, Admn. II, Cash, General Admin, Trade &
Codex Ailementarius, Plan Coordination, General All matters related to Marine Fisheries, Coastal
Coordination, Public Grievances & Administrative Aquaculture & Mariculture, Matters of Coastal
Reform, International Cooperation, Official areas within the geographical jurisdiction of
language, Information Technology. All matters CAA , Quarantine 7 Diseases-regulation,
related to Inland Capture Fisheries, FIDF, NFDB, surveillance & control, Matter related to Fisheries
FISHCOPFED, Matters related to Ornamental & Institutions- FSI, CIFNET, CICEF, NIPHATT except
Cold water fisheries, FAO, OIE, WTO, etc, Trade- administrative matters, Coordination with ICAR
SIPs, Coordination with ICAR institutions for Institutes of CMFRI, CIBA, CIFT, NIO, NIOT, CSRI,
Inland Fisheries CIFRI, CIFA, CIFE, DCFR, NBFGR & NBFGR & other institutions related marine
other institutions related inland fisheries, Inland fisheries, Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA),
Fishing Infrastructure Cold-Chain, Markets, Fish Marine fishing Infrastructure including Fishing
Landing Centers & other Post Har vest Harbours, Fish Landing Centres & other Post
Operations, PMMSY Schemes of all states except Harvest Operations like Cold-Chain, Markets etc,
Maritime States/UTs, inland Fishers Welfare Export promotion, matter of MPEDA, RGCA, EIA,
Scheme and Programs , KCC, Department of Matters related to IOTC, FAO, OIE , WTO Etc,
Fisheries Administration (other than matters Externally Aided Projects, All PMMSY Schemes of
related to administration of Fisheries Institutions Maritime States/UTs, Monitoring, Controlling and
and CAA), Budget & Accounts, Fisheries Statistics, Surveillance Scheme under PMMSY, Marine
Court cases- inland fisheries, Press/information Fishers Welfare Schemes and Programmes, Court
Social Media, Website/Dash board related Cases-Marine Fisheries, any other matters
activities, Parliament affairs and Coordination entrusted by Secretary (Fisheries).
Any other matters entrusted by Secretary
Fisheries.
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Annexure-II
Financial Allocation and Expenditure during FY2022-23
Actual Expenditure as on 31st March, 2023

(Rs. In Crore)
Budget Components Budget Revised Final Actual

Estimates Estimates Requirement Expenditure
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana 1879.00 1410.00 1290.00 1174.90
Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00

Development Fund
National Fisheries Development Board 19.00 13.00 13.00 13.00
Coastal Aquaculture Authority 4.40 4.60 4.60 4.60
Secretariat Economic Services 28.73 24.00 23.16 21.68
Fishery Survey of India 106.86 103.23 98.95 90.66
Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & 37.92 34.51 34.54 34.37

Engineering Training
National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest 14.43 14.43 11.40 10.66
Technology and Training
Central Institute of Coastal Engineering For 5.08 4.90 4.92 4.86

Fishery
Directorate of Aquatic Animal Health and 11.04 3.50 3.50 3.50

Quarantine
Grand Total 2118.47 1624.18 1496.09 1370.25
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Abbreviations
Short Form Full Form

AAQU Aquatic Animal Quarantine Unit
AFTC Advanced Fishing Technology Course
AIC Aquatic Innovation Centre
AKAM Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava
AOC Aqua One Centre
APFIC Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission
AQCS Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
AQF Aquatic Quarantine Facility
ASCM Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
BE Budget Estimate
BIMSTEC Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical Economic Cooperation
BMC Brood stock Multiplication Centre
BOBP-IGO Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organization
CAA Coastal Aquaculture Authority
CBF Culture Based Fisheries
CBS Core Banking Solutions
CCRF Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
CGFM Cluster Group on Fisheries Management
CICEF Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries
CIFA Central Institute for Freshwater Aquaculture
CIFNET Central Institute for Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training
CIFO Central Institute of Fisheries Operatives
CMFRI Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
COFI Committee of Fisheries
COFI-AQ Sub-committee on Aquaculture
COFI-FT Sub-committee on Fish Trade
CPIO Central Public Information Officer
CPWD Central Public Works Department
CS Central Sector Scheme
CSS Central Sponsored Scheme
DAAHQ Directorate of Aquatic Animal Health & Quarantine
DBT Direct Benefit Transfer
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DDL Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

DDO Drawing and Disbursing Officer
DFS Department of Financial Services
DGFT Director General of Foreign Trade
DLC District Level Committee
DoF Department of Fisheries
DPIIT Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
DSFS Deep Sea Fishing Station
EAP Externally Aided Projects
EAT Expenditure, Advances & Transfer
EEs Eligible Entities
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
EIS Employees Information System
EWS/PwD Economically Weaker Section/Persons with Disabilities
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization
FAO/UN Food and Agriculture Organisation/United Nations
FFPOs/Cs Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/Companies
FIDF Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund
FISHCOPFED National Federation of Fishers' Cooperatives Ltd.
FLC Fish Landing Centre
FMPIS Fish Market Price Information System
FSI Fishery Survey of India
GAIS Group Accidental Insurance Scheme
GAP Good Aquaculture Practice
GLP Glo Litter Partnerships Project
GVA Gross Value Added
IA Implementing Agencies
ICC Investment Clearance Cell
IISF India International Science Festival
ILO International Labour Organisation
IMC Indian Major Carp
IMO International Maritime Organization
INFOFISH Information and Technical Advisory Services for Fishery Products in the Asia
and Pacific Region
IORA Indian Ocean Rim Association
IOTC Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
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ISO International Organization for Standardization

ITK Indigenous Technical Knowledge
IUU Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated
JWG Joint Working Group
KCC Kisan Credit Card
LPC Lead Partnership Country
MAP Modified Atmosphere Packaging
MCS Monitoring, Control and Surveillance
MFC Marine Fitter Course
MFVs Mechanized Fishing Vessels
MGNREGA Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
MMT Million Metric Tonnes
MoA Memorandum of Agreement
MSCS Multi-States Cooperative Society
NABARD National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
NACA Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia and the Pacific
NBC Nucleus Breeding Centres
NBFGR National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
NCDC National Cooperative Development Corporation
NCVT National Council for Vocational Training
NFDB National Fisheries Development Board
NGR Negotiating Groups on Rules
NIFAP National Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy
NIFPHATT National Institute for Fisheries Post-Harvest Technology & Training
NLEs Nodal Loaning Entities
NMP National Mariculture Policy
NRCP National Residue Control Programme
NSPAAD National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases
NTRP Non-Tax Receipt Portal
OIE Office International des Epizooties
OLIC Official Language Implementation Committee
PAC Project Appraisal Committee
PAO Pay and Account Office/Principal Accounts Office
PDC Project Development Cell
PFMS Public Financial Management System
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PISFH Pre-investment Survey of Fishing Harbours

PL Post Larvae
PMMSY Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
PMU Project Monitoring Unit
RAS Re-circulatory Aquaculture System
RE Revised Estimate
RFB Regional Fishery Bodies
RFMO Regional Fisheries Management Organization
RKVY Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
ROSA Review of Operational and Scientific Activities
RTI Right to Information
S&DT Special & Differential Treatment
SAARC South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
SCP Self Contained Proposal
SCSP Scheduled Caste Sub Plan
SDG Sustainable Development Goals
SGO Sectoral Group of Secretaries
SHG Self Help Group
SIDA Swedish International Development Agency
SIPO Singapore-India Partnership Office
SLBC State Level Bankers Committee
SLC State Level Committee
SMC Shore Mechanic Course
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SPF Specific Pathogen Free
SPS Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
TEFR Techno Economic Feasibility Report
UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
UNFSA United Nationhs Fish Stock Agreement
UTs Union Territories
VNC Vessel Navigator Course
WAAW World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
WGMSS Working Group on Maritime Safety and Security
WTO World Trade Organisation
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ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23

2. Overview of the Indian Fisheries Sector 13

3. Major Schemes and Programmes of Department of Fisheries 20

3.1 Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana 20

3.2 Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund 31

3.3 Kisan Credit Card 31

3.4 Important Programmes Organized 32

4. Sagar Parikrama Yatra Program 47

5. Subordinate and autonomous organizations of Department of Fisheries 50

5.1 National Fisheries Development Board 50

5.2 Coastal Aquaculture Authority 63

5.3 Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery 72

5.4 Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training 77

5.5 Fisheries Survey of India 90

6. Trade Matters 110

7. Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan 113

8. Empowerment of Women 114

9. International Cooperation 117

10. Departmental Accounting Organization 122

11. Annexure–I 135

12. Annexure–II 137

13. Abbreviations 138

1.1 Organizational Structure c. Promotion of Mariculture, Seaweed

an advisory/technical body and outreach (FISHCOPFED) is a national level federation of

production and productivity, in fusion of productive utilization of saline/ alkaline

their short-term credit requirements of rearing of minorities, Ex-Servicemen and differently-abled

Marine Inland Total

led to an increase in fish production from 0.75

conservation of indigenous fisheries resources 4. Plan for scaling up production of scampi

d. Doubling fisher's and fish farmer's The different components/activities included

Activities proposed as Centrally Sponsored Scheme Components

Enhancement of Fish Production and Productivity

Development Development of Technology

Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management

Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework

Monitoring, Insurance fishing Fisheries Strengthening

3.1.3 F u n d i n g Pa t te r n s of C e n t r a l l y For the Non-beneficiar y oriented sub-

States/UTs Funding pattern Contribution

North East and 80:20 Centre Centre share Rs. 2400

3.1.4 Outcomes of PMMSY doubling export earnings to Rs. 1, 00,000 Crores

3.1.5 Strategies to unlock prospects common method of aquaculture and

developing adequate rearing space for f. Additional infrastructure for Specific

3.1.9 Achievements of Pradhan Mantri I n d i a 's a q u a c u l t u re e x p o r t g ro w t h i s

Major Carps (IMC) and other carps. Tilapia has

disseminate information and engage with d) Webinar on “Sustainable Development &

Details of sector-wise Achievements under PMMSY till 31st March, 2023

Governing Body Executive Committee NFDB Organogram

Chairman Secretary Chief Executive

Secretary, DARE, GOI

Chief Executive Chief Executive

Fifteen Representatives of Groups and

The details of the projects/activities undertaken

A. PMMSY-Project Appraisal Committee

D. Group Accident Insurance Scheme capacity building programmes.

i. “Innovations and Innovative Projects/ Telangana (Rs. 23.50 Lakh)

(v) Fish Farmer Production Organisations

NFDB issued notification for the selection CBBOs

annual capacity to accommodate 7,33,400

NFDB signed an MoU with MPEDA-RGCA to share