The Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has identified the following
3 indicators under Fisheries as Core (Economic) indicators.
They are:-
Code no. 35 Marine
Fish Production
Code No. 36 Inland Fish Production
Code No. 37 Shrimp/
prawn production.
Among the functional indicators, 4 indicators are identified
for monitoring closely. They are:-
Fish seed production in departmental farms in spawn stage and in fry stage
Disposal of fishery rights in tanks
Issue of licenses to fisherman in inland waters
Issue of licenses to marine fishing crafts.
Indicators
Sl. No
Indicator
Frequency
Unit
Status1999-2000
Target 2000-2001
Achievement
Core (Economic) indicators
1
Marine fish production
Qly
Lakh Ton
1. 42
1. 55
0. 54
2
Inland fish production
Qly
Lakh Ton
3. 45
3. 60
2. 43
3
Shrimp/ prawn production
Qly
Lakh Ton
0. 59
0. 65
0. 21
Total
Qly
Lakh Ton
3. 46
5, 80
3. 18
Functional Indicators
4
Fish seed production in departmental farms spawn
Qly
Lakh Nos.
7909
8430
6828
Fry
Qly
Lakh Nos.
3100
3530
2794
5
Disposal of fishery rights in tanks
Qly
Nos.
2631
5400
6
Issue of licenses to fishermen
Qly
Nos.
9105
9500
950
7
Issue of licenses to marine fishing crafts
Qly
Nos.
17433
17500
7012
The total fish and prawn production from marine and
inland water sources has increased from 4. 11 lakh tonnes in 1998-99 to 5. 46
lakh tonnes in 1999-2000 and it is proposed to increase it further to 5. 80 lakh
tonnes in 2000-2001.
The action plan for achieving the targets is as follows:
Fresh Water Fish Production
(Increase from 3. 80 lakh tonnes to 4. 00 lakh tonnes)
The important activities taken up are as follows.
Increasing fish seed production & stocking. The Dept. of Fisheries is supplying
31 Crores fish seed out of total production of 89 Crores including private
sector. The fish seed production in departmental farms will be increased to
35 Crores this year. It is a seasonal activity. Proposed for sanction of revolving
fund of Rs 40 lakhs.
Encouraging Fishermen to Stock appropriate size & Variety.
Taking up culture of alternative species.
Encouraging societies to stock fish seed adequately by leasing the tanks
in time.
Disposal of Fishery wealth in tanks.
Issue of licenses in selected reservoirs.
Fish seed to be stocked to increase productivity (Rs 5 lakhs).
RECEIPTS(item)
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
Sale of fish seed
54. 75
56. 19
96. 63
105. 00
Disposal of tanks
103. 29
128. 90
77. 01*
125. 00
Licensing Scheme
4. 86
9. 41
12. 73
13. 50
(* Drought Conditions)
Marine Fish Production
(From 1. 66 lakhs tonnes to 1. 80 lakhs tonnes)
Use of Satellite data for forecasting movement of Fish shoals.
Shore to vessel communication through radio towers on shore and VHF sets
on boats. (1. 2 Crores)
Progressive Motorization of traditional crafts & modern FRP Crafts. (Rs
140 lakhs)
Operation of patrolling boats. (70 lakhs)
Imposing ban on fishing during breeding season for 45 days. (April-May)
Expediting construction of Fishing Harbour at Machilipatnam. (20 lakhs)
Promoting of pelagic (Shallow) fishing.
RECEIPTS (item)
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
Reg. of fishing boats & licenses
5. 14
1. 47
2. 0
Brakish Water Prawn/Fish Production
(From 0. 32 Lakhs tonnes to 0. 40 lakhs tonnes)
Formatted of Aqua clubs for ensuring pollution free and environmental friendly
Aqua culture.
No new sanctions of Brakish Water fish Culture will be given beyond 78,
700 Ha.
Proposing to establish disease diagnostic centres.
Talking up culture of alternative species like Seabass, Fresh water, Prawn,
Crabs & Mullets.
Conducting of awareness camps for Coastal Aqua culture regulation Rs 4.
75 lakhs.
Welfare Of Fishermen
Provision of Group Insurance scheme for 1. 30 lakh Fishermen (RS. 23. 40
lakhs)
Provision of relief cum savings to Marine Fishermen to get livelihood during
off season. (Rs. 14. 40 lakhs)
Provision of Houses for Fishermen (177. 20)
Provision of working capital to Fisher Women (Rs 10. 00 Lakhs)
Conducting disaster preparedness in the vulnerable fishermen villages
Coordination the activities of Research & Educational Institution
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