Integrated development and management of fisheries - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   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.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- 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.