Integrated development and management of fisheries scheme
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about integrated development and management of fisheries?
1. It has a budget outlay of Rs 3,000 crore
2. It is centrally sponsored scheme.- Published on 28 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- The scheme would cover development and management of inland fisheries, aquaculture, marine fisheries including deep sea fishing, mariculture and all activities undertaken by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
- It seeks to bring 'blue revolution' in the country.
- The scheme would stimulate growth of the subsidiary and allied industries and growth of other related economic activities, especially in the coastal regions, leading to many direct and indirect benefits to the entire fisheries sector.
- The scheme has 6 broad components: National Fisheries
Development Board (NFDB) and its activities:
1. Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture
2. Development of Marine Fisheries
3. Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations
4. Strengthening of Database & Geographical Information System of the Fisheries Sector
5. Institutional Arrangement for Fisheries Sector
6. Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) and other need-based interventions.
