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The Fisheries sector has been identified as one
of the 6 growth engines in Agriculture sector under Vision-2020. To realize the
ambition of achieving Swarna Andhra Pradesh, an approach paper was prepared by
the department after series of meetings held at district, regional and state
level with all people concerned. This paper deals with significant approaches
identified by the department to achieve the goals set under Swarna Andhra
Pradesh.
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Increasing fish seed production & stocking.
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Use of Satellite data for forecasting movement of Fish shoals.
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Disposal of fishery rights in tanks.
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Issue of licenses to fisherman in inland waters.
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Issue of licenses to marine fishing crafts.
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Proposing to establish disease diagnostic centres.
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Provision of Group Insurance scheme for 1. 30 lakh Fishermen (RS. 232. 40
lakhs).
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Provision of relief cum savings to Marine Fishermen to get livelihood during
off season. (Rs. 14. 40 lakhs).
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Provision of Houses for Fishermen (177. 20).
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Provision of working capital to Fisher Women (Rs 10. 00 Lakhs).
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Conducting disaster preparedness in the vulnerable fishermen villages.
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Coordination the activities of Research & Educational Institutions.
For more information, visit:www.apfisheries.com
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