On 22 December 2015 the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval for implementation of an umbrella scheme for integrated development & management of fisheries. The scheme will be implemented at an outlay of 3000 crore rupees, for a period of 5 years.
It will cover development & management of inland fisheries, aquaculture, marine fisheries and all activities undertaken by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) towards realizing Blue Revolution. The scheme has the following 6 broad components, and they are
• National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and its activities
• Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure or Post Harvest Operations
• Strengthening of Database & Geographical Information System of the Fisheries Sector
• Institutional Arrangement for Fisheries Sector
• Monitoring, Control & Surveillance (MCS) and other need-based Interventions
The scheme aims development & management of fisheries & aquaculture sector to ensure a sustained annual growth rate of 6% to 8%. It will be implemented in all the States including North East States & Union Territories.
CCEA approved 3000 crore rupees scheme for integrated development & management of fisheries
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