Livestock Health and Disease control Objectives of the Scheme

Objectives of the Scheme

(i) To control emerging and exotic diseases; collection, compilation and dissemination of monthly animals disease status.
(ii) To establish Veterinary Council of India at Centre and State Veterinary Councils.
(iii) Eradication of Rinderpest disease and
(iv) To control Foot and Mouth Disease.

Implementing Agencies                   States/UTs

Target Group/Beneficiaries          All livestock breeders through States/UTs

Pattern of Assistance/Funding (proposed during 10th Plan)

    Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD) - 75: 25
    Professional Efficiency Development (PED) -100%(VCI&UTs), 50:50 States.
    National Project on Rinderpest Eradication (NPRE) - 100%
    Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMDCP )–100%

Year when the Scheme Started    All the schemes started in the 8th Plan.

Annual outlay (Central assistance)

            Year Outlay                     (Rs. In lakhs)

                2001-02                         5800.00
                2002-03                         6050.00
                2003-04                         7050.00

Physical targets

Under FMD control programme a total of about 404 lakhs animals will be covered and total vaccination will be about 2020 lakhs doses in 5 vaccinations.

For further details contact:

Deputy Commissioner (LH),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Tele. No. 2338 4190.

National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding

Objectives of the scheme

The major objectives of the project are:

(a) To arrange delivery of improved artificial insemination goods and services at the farmers’ doorstep.
(b) To progressively bring under organized breeding, through artificial insemination or natural service by high quality bulls, all breedable females among cattle and buffalo within a period of 10 years.
(c) To undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds in their native tract by selective mating.
(d) To streamline the procurement, storage and supply of Liquid Nitrogen to maintain the cold chain from semen station to AI workers.

Implementing Agencies

Project is implemented by State Implementing Agencies (SIA’s) constituted by the States for the implementation of the project.

Target Group It is not a beneficiary oriented programme.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding

National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding envisages 100 per cent grant in aid to implementing agencies (SIA’s)

Year when Started   2000-2001

Annual Outlay

                  Year                         Outlay (Rs. in lakhs)
               2001-2002                       4600.00
               2002-2003                       5000.00
               2003-2004                       4800.00

Eligibility Conditions

With the pre-requisite of State breeding policy and a registered SIA, all State Government/UTs are eligible to participate under the project.

Physical Targets& Achievement:

Sl.No	Unit	2001-2002		2002-2003		2003-2004
Sl.No	Unit	Target	Ach.	target	Ach.*	Target
1.	Conversion/setting of mobile AI centers	4000	5479	5000	1789	6500
2.	Establishment / strg of SS	5	11	20	4	10
3.	Establishment/strg of Semen bank	22	7	25	9	16
4.	Estt./strg of trg Centres	11	16	3	6	10

Procedure for Applying

State Governments may draw up and submit to the Central Government specific project proposals for the State in conformity with the general guidelines on the basis of a pre project survey.

Application Form

General guidelines have been circulated to all the State Government/ UTs and discussed in various meetings. These are also available on the Department’s Website.

Remarks

At present, 17 States are participating under the project. Other States are in the process of forming the State Implementing agencies and notifying their breeding policy.

For further details contact

Joint Commissioner (CBF)
Room No334, Krishi Bhavan
New Delhi
Tele. No. 23389206.

Assistance to State Poultry/ Duck Farms

Objectives of the Scheme

To assist State Poultry/ Duck Farms for strengthening them in terms of hatching, brooding and rearing of the birds with provision for feed mill and their quality monitoring and in-house disease diagnostic facilities. These farms will strictly maintain the parent stock of low input technology birds.

Implementing Agencies   States/ UTs

Target Group/Beneficiaries State poultry farms dealing with rural poultry, backyard poultry owners through State farms.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding 100% for NE States, 80:20 for other States

Year when the Scheme Started 9th Plan

Annual outlay (Central assistance)

                   Year                   Outlay (Rs. In lakhs)
                  2001-02                   270.00
                  2002-03                   500.00
                  2003-04                   500.00

Eligibility conditions   State poultry farms dealing with rural poultry.

Physical targets   During 10th Plan, a target for assisting 40 state farms has been fixed.

For further details contact
Joint Commissioner (Poultry),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Tele.No. 2338 6035.

Livestock Census

Objectives of the scheme

To formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate any socio-economic programme/ scheme of the government or private in this sector; the estimate of numbers is the basic data. The aim of Livestock Census is to collect detailed information on livestock population category wise along with age, sex, composition etc. It also provides disaggregated information on poultry, agricultural implements & machinery and fishery statistics. Enumeration is done on all-India basis and covers district-wise information with rural/urban break-up

Year when the scheme started

Keeping in view the importance of livestock sector, the first census of cattle was organized during the year 1919-1920 to be followed quinquennially thereafter.

Implementing Agencies

The ultimate responsibility for conducting the livestock census rests with the State Governments. At the State level different agencies are involved in conducting the census viz., Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Department of Animal Husbandry, Board of Revenue, Office of the Land Record, D/O Finance, D/O Planning, Statistics & Evaluation etc.. The Central Government coordinates the work of the States and gives necessary guidance to ensure uniformity in collection of census data. During the Tenth Plan, at the Central level, work of Livestock Census has been transferred from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation to the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Target /Group/Beneficiaries

Livestock census data is primarily used by Central and State Departments of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Veterinary services and the Department of Fisheries for formulation of various plan schemes, programmes etc. and to generate estimates of production. In addition, other related national/international organizations/ departments in the sector, industry, research organizations etc. are the users of census data.

Pattern of Assistance

It is a continuing Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 100% central assistance. Until the 13th Census the conduct of the Census was a non-plan activity and funds for conducting it had to be found from the State Budgets. This had resulted in delays in organizing field work, tabulation and publication of final results by the States. Some of the States had not adhered to reference dates in the past, leading to problems of non-comparability of estimates at the all India level.

It was because of the reasons explained above that the Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme for providing assistance to States for conducting Livestock Census was initiated in the 7th Five Year Plan for conducting 14th Livestock Census in 1987-88. Assistance was given to the States to the extent of 50 per cent and UTs up to 100 per cent in respect of the principal components of the Census, i.e. primary enumeration, supervision, contingencies and support for tabulation of results of the Census. 15th census was also conducted on the same pattern. But the funding pattern was changed to 100% from the 16th census due to inability of the states in providing matching funds in time, resulting in delays and non-conduct of the census. This also brings livestock census at par with other census, viz. human population census, economic census and agriculture census.

Achievements

The information collected is brought out as the publication “Indian Livestock Census” Volume I and Volume II. Volume I compendium gives the state wise data with rural and urban break-up while Volume II gives the district-wise break-up of the same. The latest results have been published for 1992 census.

Physical Target

The latest census conducted with 15th October, 1997 as the reference date is 16th in the series. The forth-coming 17th census was due in 2002. But due to time taken by the transfer process of livestock census scheme from DAC to DAH&D, it has been delayed by one year. It is now scheduled to be held on 15th October, 2003.

For further details please contact

Advisor (Stats.),
Room No. 235,
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
(Tele.No. 23384553)

Integrated Sample Survey Scheme for Estimation of Major Livestock Products

Objectives of the Scheme

The main objective of the scheme is to estimate the production of milk, egg, wool and meat State-wise and cost of production per unit of milk and egg in some selected districts in the States/UTs for evaluation of reasonable remunerative prices to the producers.

Implementing Agencies

State/UT Governments through Directorates of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

This is a scheme to estimate the production of major livestock products of the country and study animal husbandry practices and related information.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding

The central government provides grant-in-aid to the States on 50:50 basis and 100% basis to the UTs for the implementation of the scheme. The major part of the funds is utilized on the salaries and allowances of the staff employed under the scheme.

Year when the scheme started        1985-86

Annual Outlay (Central Assistance)

                    Year                          Outlay (Rs.in Lakhs)

                   2001-02                              440.00
                   2002-03                              400.00
                   2003-04                              450.00

Eligibility Conditions All State Governments/ UT Administrations

Physical Targets

To prepare State/District level estimates of various Livestock Products and conduct Cost of Production Survey relating to milk and egg in selected districts of the States/UTs. Publication of estimates in a book form called Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics.

Achievements

The data generated becomes a tool for planning purposes for the development of Livestock sector of the Country. The data are also used by the Department of Statistics for preparation of GDP. Besides other Departments, National and Inter-national organisations also require relevant information. As per an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF}, the Department of Statistics is required to prepare quarterly estimates of GDP for the use of Special Data Dissemination System (SDDS) of IMF. Thus, estimates of livestock production prepared on the basis of these survey which were earlier supplied annually to the Department of Statistics are now furnished on quarterly basis. The ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics’ 2002 is now available.

For further details please contact

Advisor (Stats.),
Room No. 235, Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi.
Tele.No. 23384553

Assistance for Modernisation of Slaughter Houses and Carcass Utilization Plants

Objectives of the Scheme

(a) Modernization of Slaughter Houses
(i). To supply hygienic meat for domestic and export market
(ii). To reduce environmental pollution
(iii). To reduce bird-hit menace to air-crafts

(b) Establishment of Carcass Utilization Centre
(i) To fully utilize animal by-products of fallen animals and waste from slaughter houses.
(ii) To reduce environmental Pollution

Implementing Agency

State Governments/ Directorates of Animal Husbandry/ Municipal Corporations/ Local Bodies/ Livestock Corporations

Target Group/Beneficiaries   It is not a beneficiary oriented scheme.

Pattern of Financial Assistance

(a) Modernization of Slaughter houses

50% of the project cost from GOI and 50% from the State.

(b) Establishment of Carcass Utilization Centers

100% grants-in-aid to meet capital expenditure for building, plant & machinery and effluent treatment plant. Only 50% grant is provided for electricity, water fencing boundary, essential housing etc. by the GOI and remaining from State Govt.

Year when the scheme started     1988-89

Annual Outlay (Central Assistance)

             Year           Outlay(Rs. lakhs)
             2001-02                 600.00
             2002-03                 600.00
             2003-04               400.00

Eligibility Conditions

For Modernization of Slaughter houses and Establishment of Carcass utilization plants by State Government/ Corporation/ Municipal Corporations etc. But this Scheme has been approved till 2003-04 and no new projects are being considered w.e.f. 2002-03.

Physical Targets As this scheme is development oriented, no physical targets have been set.

Procedure for applying

Not applicable as this Scheme is approved only till 2003-04 and no new projects are being considered w.e.f. 2002-03.

Achievements

5 projects under modernization of slaughter-houses and 13 projects under establishment of carcass utilization plants have been completed.

For Further details contact

Assistant Commissioner, I/c Meat Unit,
Room No. 406, B-Wing, Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001.
Telephone (O)23388911/5033

Assistance to States for Feed and Fodder Development

Objectives of the Scheme

1. Assistance to the State Governments agencies to build up their infrastructure and facilities by way of developing the existing farms so as to produce the maximum quantity of seeds required for development purposes and seed production at registered grower’s fields.

2. To provide assistance to States for establishment of fodder banks, enrichment of straw/cellulosic waste.

3. To provide assistance to the State Governments for establishment of silvipasture system for increasing bio-mass production and development of grass land including grass reserves for increasing the grasses as long term measure to combat the drought and other natural calamities.

4. Assistance is also provided for survey of area, production and requirement of fodder crops for making the strategy towards production of fodder as required.

Implementing agencies State Govts./U.T.s

Target Group/Beneficiaries Dairy farmers and the State Governments.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding 25% to 100% Central grant for different components.

Year when the scheme started. 1987

Annual Outlay (Central Assistance)

                     Year                Outlay(Rs. in lakhs)
                   2001-2002           300.00
                   2002-2003           350.00
                   2003-2004           350.00

Eligibility conditions

The Central fund is provided to the State Governments on first come first serve basis and the eligibility of the proposal viz: utilization of previous fund if any released to them and the availability of State matching share.

Physical Targets

                          Year        Number of States to be assisted
                         2001-02          6
                         2002-03          6
                         2003-04          6

Procedure for applying

The proposal from the States are asked every year as per the guidelines of this department.

Application Form

Along with the guidelines, a proper format has been circulated to the States for submission of proposal .

Achievements

                   Year                      Number of States assisted
                2001-02                          6
                2002-03                          5*

* Up to Jan’2003

Remarks

The scheme has been discontinued for 10th plan but only two components have been approved; establishment of fodder banks and enrichment of straw/cellulosic waste till March’ 2003 in the wake of drought in the country.

For further details contact

Deputy Commissioner (FF)
Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture,
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
Phone No. 23070357

Directors, Animal Husbandry of the State Governments.

Conservation of Threatened Breeds of Small Ruminants, Rabbits, Pigs, Pack Animals and Equines

Objectives of the Scheme

To preserve the breeds of Small Ruminants etc. which are on the verge of extinction by providing proper infrastructure and germ-plasm in association with State Governments and their undertakings NGOs, professional bodies and Institutes, Private Limited Companies etc.

Implementing Agencies    States/U.Ts.

Target Group/Beneficiaries Entire Nation as some of the indigenous breeds are at the verge of extinction.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding    100%

Year when the Scheme Started 2002-2003

Annual outlay (Central assistance)

                              Year                Outlay (Rs. In lakhs)
                             2001-02                    NIL
                             2002-03                  50.00
                             2003-04                  50.00

Physical targets

To establish 18 units of small ruminants and 6 units of equine/ pack animals & Pigs during 10th Plan.

For further details contact

Deputy Commissioner (ICDP),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Gate No. 32, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,
New Delhi.
Tele. No. 24365637

National Programme for Prevention of Animal Diseases

Objectives of the Scheme

(i) To prevent ingress of livestock diseases, to provide export certificate for livestock and livestock products.
(ii) Monitoring the quality of vaccines and biologicals
(iii) Strengthening Central/ Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories.

Implementing Agencies Government of India

Target Group/Beneficiaries   Entire Nation is benefited as the ingress of livestock diseases is checked.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding   100% Centrally assisted.

Year when the Scheme Started   8th Plan

Annual outlay (Central assistance)

                         Year        Outlay (Rs. In lakhs)
                     2001-02            1000.00
                     2002-03              350.00
                     2003-04              950.00

Eligibility conditions    Not applicable as the scheme is meant for infrastructure development.

Physical targets   To check the ingress of livestock diseases.

For further details contact

Deputy Commissioner (LH),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi
Tele. 2338 4190

Central Cattle Breeding Farms

Objectives of the Scheme

1. Progressive genetic improvement for milk production in important breed/type of cows and buffaloes by flowing scientific methods.
2. Production and distribution of superior pedigreed bulls for use in cattle and buffalo breeding programmes and identification of elite females from the herd and using them as donors for embryo transfer in order to have faster multiplication of quality germplasm.

The objectives and aim of the farms are likely to be revised during 10th Plan period in line with recommendations of a Committee of Experts that reviewed performance of the farms.

Implementing Agencies

The Farms are subordinate offices of the Department implementing respective technical programmes.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

This is not a beneficiary oriented scheme, but various cattle development agencies benefit from the scheme by way of using high quality bulls produced at the farm.

Year when the Scheme Started

4th Plan period.

Annual Outlay (Central Assistance)

                                                         (Rs. in lakhs)
                  Year                        Plan                             Non-Plan
                  2001-02                 635.00                            638.00
                  2002-03                 700.00                            668.00
                  2003-04                 700.00                            668.00

Physical Targets & Achievements

Bull Production
                                  Target                    Achievement
                                350 Bulls                  269 Bulls in 2002-03 upto December 2002.

Remarks

The Department is in the process of restructuring the Central Cattle Breeding Farms.

For further details contact

(1) Director CCBF, P.O. Dhamrod, District Surat-394 125. Tel. No. 02646 -76109 (O), 76205 (R).
(2) Director, CCBF, P.O. Sunabeda-2, District Koraput-793 002 (Orissa).
(3) Director, CCBF, Andesh Nagar, P.B. No. 63, District Lakhimpurkheri-262701.
(4) Director, CCBF, CCBF Post, Avadi, Chennai-600 052. Tel. No. 044- 6418157, 6418122.
(5) Director CCBF, Chiplima, P.O. Basant Pur Via-CA Chiplima, District Sambalpur-76811 Orissa.
(6) Director, CCBF, Suratgarh, P.O. Bhagwandar Distt Sriganganagar-335804, Rajasthan.Tel. No. 01509 68091 (O), 68090 (R).
(7) Farm Superintendant, CCBF, Hessarghatta, Bangalore North-560 088. Tel. No. 080-8466295 (O), 8466227 (R).

Central Minikit Testing Programme on Fodder Crops

Objectives of the Scheme

Fodder seed minikits of different fodder varieties are supplied to the State Department of Animal Husbandry for onward transmission to the farmers free of cost. The main objective of the scheme is to popularize the latest improved fodder varieties amongst the farmers for fodder/fodder seed production in order to bridge up the gap of demand and supply of the fodder.

Implementing agencies

Feed and Fodder Unit under the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Target Group/Beneficiaries Beneficiaries are the dairy farmers.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding 100% Central funding.

Year when the scheme started 1987

Annual Outlay (Central Assistance)

                                      Year                  Outlay (Rs. in lakhs)
                                    2001-2002                180.00
                                    2002-2003                306.00
                                    2003-2004                500.00

Physical Targets

                                      Year                    Nos. of Fodder mini-kits (in lakhs)
                                     2001-02                          3.50
                                     2002-03                          4.00
                                     2003-04                          4.00

Achievements

                                      Year                        Nos. of Fodder mini-kits (in lakhs)
                                     2001-02                           3.83

Remarks

The Scheme is confined to the dairy farmers for the improvement of fodder and fodder seed production to meet the requirement of nutritive fodder for their animals.

For further details contact

Deputy Commissioner (FF)
Department of Animal Husbandry,
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
Phone No. 23070357.

Directors of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, State Governments may also be contacted.

Central Poultry Development Organisation

Objectives of the Scheme

(i) To make available low input technology poultry stocks to states.
(ii) To take up development of duck, Turkey, Japanese quail and Guinea fowl under diversification programme.
(iii) To strengthen feed quality monitoring wing.
(iv) Training
(v) Adoption of villages.
(vi) Random poultry performance testing.

Implementing Agencies   This is an organisation of Government of India.

Target Group/Beneficiaries    Rural backyard poultry farmers and State farms

Pattern of Assistance/Funding   100% Centrally assisted.

Year when the Scheme Started     4th Five Year Plan.

Annual outlay (Central assistance)

                                  Year                Outlay (Rs. In lakhs)
                                  2001-02                   571.00
                                  2002-03                   600.00
                                  2003-04                   400.00

Eligibility conditions   State poultry farms dealing with rural poultry are eligible.

Physical targets (10th Plan)

Parent Stock        Meat type -                      1.25 lakh
                           Egg type -                        2.25 lakh
Ducklings                                                    5 lakh
Feed Samples Analysis –                             10000
Person Trained –                                          5000
Com. Chicks –                                             40.00 lakh
Chick Hatching Egg –                                   15.00 lakh
Duck Hatching Egg –                                     3.75 lakh
J.quail/G.fowl/turkey –                                   5.00 lakh
Random Sample Test –   Layer Tests –          5
                                     Broiler Tests –          5

For further details contact

Joint Commissioner (Poultry),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Tele. 2338 6035

Regional Stations For Forage Production & Demonstration

Objectives of the Scheme

1 Introduction of fodder crops in existing crops rotation.
2 Demonstration of superior package of practices for use of fertilizers, water and soil management in production of cultivated fodder crops, studies of these practices with regards to new and promising species of fodder crops and grasses.
3 Evolution of fodder calendars suitable to the region.
4 Demonstration for improvement and management of village grazing land and natural grass land and study their proper utilization in combination with forage crops.
5 Demonstration of different methods of fodder conservation and utilization.
6 Production of high quality foundation seeds of forage crops for further multiplication and distribution.
7 Conducting training programmes to educate State Government officials and dairy farmers.
8 Organizing farmers’ fair /field days.

Implementing Agencies

These are subordinate offices under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture.

Target Group/Beneficiaries Dairy farmers and the State Governments of the respective station’s jurisdiction.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding 100% Central funding.

Year when the Scheme Started 1969 to 1973.

Annual outlay (Central Assistance)

                     Year                          Outlay (Rs.in lakhs)
                    2001-2002                     200.00
                    2002-2003                     227.00
                    2003-2004                     256.39

Physical targets

Particulars	2001-02	2002-03	2003-04
Seed Production (Qntls.)	2745	2830	2800
Fodder Dmonstration (Nos.)	1625	1760	1800
Training (Nos.)	24	24	25
Farmers’Fair/Field days (Nos.)	25	25	25

Achievements

Particulars	2001-02	2002-03#	2003-04*
Seed Production (Qntls.)	1855	1416	2800
Fodder Dmonstration (Nos.)	1530	1452	1800
Training (Nos.)	28	8	25
Farmers’Fair/Field days (Nos.)	19	11	25

# Up to October’2002
* To be achieved

Remarks

7 Regional Stations for Forage Production and Demonstrations are being operated by this Department in different Agro-climatic conditions for seed production of improved varieties of fodder crops to cater to the needs of the farmers of the respective regions.

For further details contact
(1) Director, Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration, Post Office Textile Mills, Hissar-125002,Haryana, Tele.No. 01662-259184(O), 259541(R)
(2) Director Incharge, Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration, Avadi (Alamadhi) P.O.Cattle farm, via Red hills, Chennai-52. Tele.No. 044-6310360 (O), 6418122 (R)
(3) Director Incharge, Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration, Pahadi Sharif, via Keshavgiri, Hyderabad-500005 (A.P),
Tele.No. 08415-265635(O), 265366(R)
(4) Director Incharge, Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration, P.O.Netaji Subhas Sanatorium, Distt. Nadia, West Bengal-741251. Tele.No. 033-25828425(O), 25828626(R)
(5) Director, Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration, Palej, Distt. Gandhinagar 382355, Tele.No. 079- 23261273(O), 23260106(R)
(6) Director Incharge, Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration, Suratgarh-335804 Rajasthan.
Tele.No. 01509-268047(O), 268048(R)
(7) Director Incharge, Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration, 618/A, Camp Office, Gandhinagar, Jammu-180004. Tele.No. 0191-2457698 (O), 2439453 (R)

Central Herd Registration Scheme

Objectives of the Scheme

1. Identification and location of superior germ plasm
2. Using this data for producing superior germ plasm.
3. Preservation of indigenous germ plasm.
4. Milk recording of Cattle and buffaloes is basic step for improving Dairy Industry

Implementing Agencies

CHRS Units Rohtak in Haryana, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Ajmer in Rajasthan and Ongole in Andhra Pradesh, under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

This is not a beneficiary oriented scheme but to identify elite superior germ plasma for further improvement of production.

Indigenous breeds covered Gir, Kankrej, Hariana, Ongole of Cattle and buffalo, Murrah, Jaffrabadi, Surti and Mehsani

Year when the scheme Started      1962-63.

Funding pattern   100% centrally funding.

Physical and Financial targets

a) Financial targets


                            Year                                 Allocation (Rs. in lakhs)                 Expenditure (Rs. in lakhs)
                            2000-01                                  150                                                   147
                            2001-02                                  150                                                   148
                            2002-03                                  160                                                   157

Achievements

Phy. Target	1998-99		1999-2000		2000-01		2001-02
Primary Regn. of animals(annually)	Primary	Final	Primary	Final	Primary	Final	Primary	Final
	4775	1769	3371	1338	4833	2284	10908	1795

For further details contact

(1) Assistant Registrar, Central Herd Registration Scheme, C/o Poultry Training Centre, Santhapetha, Ongole, District Prakasam-523 001, Andhra Pradesh (Tel. 08592 – 232049)
(2) Assistant Registrar, Central Herd Registration Scheme, C/o Poultry Training Centre, Animal Husbandry Complex, Shastri Nagar, Ajmer-305 006, Rajasthan (Tel. 0145 –2427113)
(3) Depurty Registrar, Central Herd Registration Scheme, 437-A/30, Dev Colony, Delhi Road, Rohtak-124001, Haryana (Tel. 95126 274246)
(4) Deputy Registrar, Central Herd Registration Scheme, 2nd Cloor, Vishwanath Bhawan, Near Sanyas kAshram, Elis Bridge, Ahmedabad-380 006, Gujarat (Tel. 079 – 6577424).

Central Sheep Breeding Farm, Hissar Haryana

Objectives of the Scheme

To produce and disseminate acclimatized stud rams to various State Sheep breeding farms for cross breeding programmes and genetic stock up gradation. The farm also runs training courses in mechanical sheep shearing, grading of wool and maintenance of sheep shearing machines.

Implementing Agencies

This is an organisation of Government of India.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

State Governments by way of upgradation of State resources/farms

Pattern of Assistance/Funding 100% Centrally assisted.

Year when the Scheme Started 4th Five Year Plan

Annual outlay (Central assistance)

                         Year                     Outlay ( Rs. In lakhs)
                      2001-02                   150.00
                      2002-03                   148.00
                      2003-04                   150.00

Physical targets During 10th plan, a target of supplying 3750 rams has been fixed.

For further details contact

Deputy Commissioner (ICDP),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Gate No. 32 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,
New Delhi.
Tele. No. 2436 5637

Central Fodder Seed Production Farm, Hesserghatta (Bangalore)

Objectives of the Scheme

1 Growing and distribution of quality forage seeds i.e. pasture grasses, perennial legumes and fodder crops;

2 Imparting training to the farmers and other persons involved in fodder development programmes of the States of various aspects of feed and fodder seed production technology;

3 Organizing farmers’ day and field days on the package of practices of various forage and fodder crops; and

4 Conductance of forage demonstration in the farmers’ fields with the improved agronomy techniques to increase fodder production to feed the animals providing fodder seeds and fertilizers free of cost to the farmers.

Implementing Agencies

Central Fodder Seed Production Farm, Hesserghatta (Bangalore) under the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries are the dairy farmers and the State Governments of the respective station’s jurisdiction.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding 100% Central funding.

Year when the Scheme Started    1979

Annual outlay (Central Assistance)

                       Year                            Outlay(Rs. in lakhs)

                    2001-02                                      73.00
                    2002-03                                      67.00
                    2003-04                                      69.00

Physical targets

Particulars	2001-02	2002-03	2003-04
Seed Production (Qntls.)	1600	1650	1600
Fodder Dmonstration (Nos.)	150	150	150
Training (Nos.)	2	2	2
Farmers’Fair/Field days (Nos.)	3	3	3

Achievements

Particulars	2001-02
Seed Production (Qntls.)	756
Fodder Dmonstration (Nos.)	170
Training (Nos.)	2
Farmers’Fair/Field days (Nos.)	3

Remarks

The farm is contributing a lot in meeting the requirement of fodder/grasses seeds of the country.

For further details contact

Director, Central Fodder Seed Production Farm,
Hesserghatta,
Bangalore-560088,

For more details

Deputy Commissioner (FF),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Phone No. 23070357.

Central Frozen Semen Production & Training Institute

Objectives and Aim of the Scheme

(1) Large scale production of frozen semen of cattle and buffaloes.
(2) Training in service professionals in frozen semen technology.
(3) Quality testing of equipments and consumables used in frozen semen technology.

Implementing Agencies

The Institute is a subordinate office of the Department implementing its technical programmes.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

This is not a beneficiary oriented scheme, but various cattle development agencies benefit from the Institute by way of use of high quality semen produced at the Institute and training of manpower in frozen semen technology in these organizations.

Year when the scheme started 5th Plan Period.

Annual Outlay (Central Assistance)
                                                                                 (Rs. in lakhs)
                      Year Plan Non-Plan
                            2001-02                          100.00                             32.00
                            2002-03                          140.00                             38.00
                            2003-04                          135.00                             38.00

Physical Targets

Frozen Semen production:      10.00 lakh doses
Training:                                   150 persons.

Achievements

Production of frozen semen doses – 4.44 lakh doses upto November 2002
Training of persons - 162 upto November 2002.

For further details contact
Director (CFSP&TI), Hessarghatta, Bangalore-560 088
Tel. No. 080- 8466106 (O), 8466253 (R).
Integrated Dairy Development Project

Integrated Dairy Development Project in Non Operation Flood, Hilly and Backward Areas- Centrally sponsored Plan Scheme.

Objectives of the Scheme

(a) Development of Milch Cattle
(b) Increase Milk Production by providing Technical Input Services.
(c) Procurement, processing and marketing of milk in a cost effective manner.
(d) Ensure remunerative prices to the Milk Producers.
(e) Generate additional employment opportunities
(f) Improve Social, nutritional and economic status of residents of comparatively more disadvantaged areas.

Implementing Agency

State Dairy Development Departments/ Directorates of Dairy Development/ State level Milk Cooperative Federations.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

Small, marginal and landless labourers with special attention to the farmers belonging to SC/ST categories.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding      100% grant in aid to the concerned State Government.

Year the Scheme Started      1993-94.

Annual outlay
                                                                      (Rs. in lakhs)

Year	B.E	R.E	Exp.
2001-02	1950.0	1950.0	2027.07
2002-03	2050.0	1700.0	1320.31(up to 28.1.03)
2003-04	1888.0

Eligibility conditions Non-Operation Flood, Hilly and Backward Areas all over the country.

Physical Targets and Achievements

		Targets	Achievements up to 31.1.2003
(a)	Organisation of Dairy Cooperative Societies	12900	7700
(b)	Enrolment of Farmer Members (in thousands)	857.12	548.80
(c)	Districts covered	144 districts in 22 states and a U.T

Procedure for Applying

District wise project to be prepared as per guidelines laid down under IDDP Scheme and to be submitted through the concerned Dairy Development Department of the State Government.

Application Form

The guidelines for preparation of proposals under IDDP Scheme can be obtained either from this Department/ the concerned Department of the State Government.

For further details contact

Director (Dairy Development),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying),
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
(Ph.23389856).

Strengthening infrastructure for quality & clean milk production

Objectives of the scheme

 Creation of necessary infrastructure for the production of quality milk and milk products at the farmers level up to the points of consumption,
 Improvement of milking procedure at the farmers level,
 Training and Strengthening of infrastructure to create mass awareness about importance of clean milk production.

Implementing Agencies

This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India would be implementing the scheme through Sate Government.

Target group/beneficiaries

While farmer –members of Primary Dairy Co-operative Societies are targeted for assistance under the scheme through training programmes to create awareness regarding importance of clean milk production; financial assistance will be routed through State Government and then through Federation.

Year when the scheme stated

This is a new scheme yet to be approved by the Expenditure Finance Committee; however planning Commission has accorded In-principle approval for the scheme for its implementation during the Tenth Five year plan.

Annual Outlay (Central assistance)

Year	Outlay(Rs. in Crore)
2002-03	0.02
2003-04	5.98
2004-05	6.45
2005-06	8.00
2006-07	9.55

Physical Targets

Training: 1,20,000 number of farmer-members.

Achievement

The scheme is under consideration of Expenditure Finance Committee.

Assistance to Cooperatives

Objectives and Aim of the Scheme

To revitalize the sick dairy cooperative unions at the district level and cooperative federations at the State level.

Implementing Agency

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is the project implementing authority for the Scheme. The Central grants under the Scheme are to be provided to the Milk Unions through NDDB.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

A number of dairy cooperatives with three-tier structure viz. village level primary cooperatives, district level unions and state level federations have been set up in different parts of the country under the Operation Flood Programme. For a variety of reasons, a number of these unions/federations have accumulated losses. These accumulated losses have been imposing severe hardships to the milk producers and their dairy economy, resulting in, among other things, delayed and irregular payments to the poor farmer members of these cooperatives. The Scheme seeks to assist the sick Cooperative Milk Unions/Federations to rehabilitate them and make them viable.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding Pattern

The funds are released on 50:50 sharing basis between Union of India and the concerned State Government. The maximum assistance of grant is limited to the minimum amount required so that the net flow becomes positive within seven years. In any case, the total grant does not exceed the accumulated cash losses.

Year when the Scheme Started

1999-2000

Annual outlays (Central Assistance)
(Rs.in Lakhs)

Year	BE	RE
2001-02	1500.00	900.00
2002-03	1500.00	1300.00
2003-04	900.00

Eligibility Conditions

Only those Unions/ Federations are considered where the concerned State Government agrees to

• Provide matching contribution for rehabilitation assistance.
• Grant autonomy to the cooperatives in the matter of pricing decision and staff matters.
• Ensure regularity of statutory audit.

Physical targets & Achievements

An outlay of Rs.150 lakhs was earmarked for Ninth Five Year Plan. The Scheme was implemented from the year 1999-2000 and till the end of Ninth Five Year Plan, 19 rehabilitation proposals in 10 States were approved at a total cost of Rs.126.62 crores. Out of central share of Rs.63.61crores, Government of India has released Rs.35.00 crores to NDDB for onward disbursement to the Milk Unions approved for rehabilitation programme.

Procedure for Applying

Project Report for rehabilitation plan is prepared by NDDB following the guidelines of EFC in consultation with concerned Milk Unions/State Cooperative Dairy Federations and the State Government.

For further details contact

Director (Dairy Development),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi

Tel#23389856.

Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital Fund

Objectives and aim of the scheme

Dairy sector

 Establishment of small dairy farms.
 Establishment of private veterinary clinics.
 Purchase of milking machines, milkotester, bulk coolers, bactotesters, etc.
 Dairy processing equipment for manufacturing indigenous milk products.
 Dairy product transportation facilities including cold chain.
 Storage facilities for milk and milk products.

Poultry sector

 Establishing of poultry breeding farm with low input technology birds and also for ducks/Quails/ Turkeys/ Guinea Fowl/Ostrich etc.
 Setting up of a poultry feed plant along with a laboratory.
 Setting up of egg grading, packing and storing unit for export of eggs.
 Marketing of Poultry products (specialized transport vehicle, cold room storage facilities and retention sheds for birds).
 Establishing retail poultry dressing unit (300-500 birds/day).
 Purchase of egg/broiler carts for sale of poultry products
 Incentive on export of poultry products (freight charges).
 Purchase of reading material and A.V. equipment for training and extensions activities.

Implementing Agencies

It is a new Central Sector Plan Scheme. Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India would be implementing the scheme through NCDC/NABARD.

Target group/beneficiaries

The Department has proposed this scheme for overall poultry & dairy development in the unorganized sector by providing financial assistance through NABARD/NCDC to the promoter on the basis of bankable project recommended by NABARD/NCDC. This scheme shall also help in employment generation at village level as well as Dairy Cooperative Society level.

Year when the scheme stated

This is a new scheme yet to be approved by the Expenditure Finance Committee; however an outlay of Rs. 25.00 Crore has been made for its implementation during the Tenth Five year plan.

Annual Outlay (Central assistance)

Year	Outlay(Rs. in Lakhs)
2002-03	50.00
2003-04	300.00
2004-05	450.00.
2005-06	850.00
2006-07	850.00

Physical Targets There is no physical target fixed under the scheme.

Achievement The scheme is under consideration of Expenditure Finance Committee.

Milk and Milk Product Order’1992

The Govt. of India had promulgated the Milk and Milk Product Order (MMPO) 1992 on 9.06.1992 under the provisions of Essential commodities Act, 1955 consequent to de-licencing of the Dairy sector in 1991.

Objective of the Scheme:

The main objective of the order is to maintain and increase in supply of liquid milk of desired quality in the interests of the general public and also for regulating the production, processing and distribution of milk and milk Products

Requirement of Registration

As per the provisions of this order, any person/dairy plat handling more than 10000 liters per day of milk or 500 MT of milk solids per annum needs to be registered with the registering authority appointed by the Central Government.

Amendments made in MMPO 92:

Recognizing the necessity for suitable amendments in Milk and Milk Product Order 1992 for faster pace of growth in the Dairy sector, Govt. of India has amended Milk and Milk Product Order 1992 from time to time in order to make it more liberal and oriented to facilitate the dairy entrepreneurs. The Govt. of India decided in March 2002 to remove restrictions on setting up of new capacity and to do away with the concept of milkshed while noting that the requirement of registration is for enforcing the prescribed standards of quality and food safety. The amendments were notified in the official gazette on 26/03/2002.

Salient features of Milk and milk Product Order 2002:
The salient features of the amendments made in March 2002 are as follows:
 The provision of assigning milkshed has been done away with.
 The registrations under MMPO-92 will now cover sanitary, hygiene, quality and food safety.
 The provision of inspection of dairy plant has been made flexible.
 The provision to grant registration in 90 days has been reduced to 45 days.
 The power of registration of State registering Authority has been raised from 1.00 LLPD to 2.00 LLPD.

For fresh applicants:

 Application in the first schedule of application along with requisite fee of Rs 5000.00 (Five thousand) only.
 Application is to be addressed to:
o State Registering Authority - For units with handling capacity upto 2 lakh litres of milk per day or 10000 MT of milk solids per annum.
o Central Registering Authority - For units with handling capacity of more than 2 lakh litres of milk per day or 10000 MT of milk solids per annum.

National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen

Objectives of the Scheme

(i) Provision of basic amenities like drinking water etc. in fishers’ villages.
(ii) Better living standards for fishers and their families.
(iii) Social security for active fishers and their dependents.
(iv) Economic Security, and
(v) Facilities for common working place/recreation.

Components of Scheme

The welfare programme of fishermen broadly has the following three components:

(a) Development of Model Fishermen Villages

Under this component the eligible fishermen in inland and marine sector are provided with basic amenities like houses, drinking water and commonplace for recreation and work. The respective States/ UT’s shall provide land for development of these amenities and keep the following criteria in view while selecting beneficiaries for allotment of houses under the scheme:

• The beneficiary should be an active fisherman identified by the State Government.
• Preference should be given to fishermen below poverty line and to landless fishermen.
• Fishermen owning land or kutcha structure may also be considered for allotment of houses under the scheme.

(i) Housing

A fishermen village may consist of not less than 10 houses. There is no upper limit for the number of houses to be constructed in a village, which would depend on the number of eligible fishermen in that village. However, State should ensure equitable distribution of houses among all villages in proportion to the number of eligible fishermen as far as possible. The plinth area per house is limited to 35 sq.mts. , and cost of construction to Rs.40, 000/-. The State Governments are free to propose houses at a lower cost for optimizing the use of the available resources so that more number of houses could be built within the budgeted amount.

(ii) Drinking water

A fishermen village would be provided with one tube well for every 20 houses. However, in case the village consists of only 10 houses or more, but less than 20 houses, one tube well would be provided. The cost of installation of a tube- well should not exceed Rs. 30,000. However, for North Eastern states, the cost of installation of a tube well up to Rs. 35,000 is permissible as a special case for which the state government should furnish adequate justification. The actual number of tubewells to be installed in a village may be rationalized on the basis of actual water requirement of the inhabitants and the capacity of tubewells. A fishermen village may be provided with alternative source of drinking water supply in case tubewells are not a practical proposition, provided the additional expenditure, over and above what would otherwise be admissible if tubewells were to be provided on the basis of number of houses for which the facility is intended, is met entirely by the State Government.

(iii) Community Hall/Work shed

As a recreation and common working place, a fishermen village with at least 75 houses would be provided with a community hall. The hall will be constructed on an area not exceeding 200 sq. mts. Two toilets - one for gents and one for ladies and a tube-well will also be provided with a community hall. The total cost of the hall should not exceed Rs. 1,75,000/-. If required, construction of walls for the community hall may be dispensed with so that it may be a structure with pillars and roofs to permit its optimum utilization as a common working place for fishermen.

(b) Saving cum Relief

The Saving-cum-Relief component of the scheme aims at providing to some extent a minimum assistance to the fisher folk during the lean months, and in addition induces them to inculcate the habit of saving during the fishing season. In case of marine/inland fishermen, the eligible beneficiary has to contribute Rs.75/- / Rs 50/- per month and the Central and State Government Rs.37.50/ Rs 25/- each per fisher folk per month for eight/nine months of fishing season. The sum of Rs.1200/- / Rs 900/- thus collected is distributed to the beneficiaries in four/three equal monthly installments of Rs.300/- each during the lean period to marine/inland fishermen. (Saving cum Relief component for inland fishermen is applicable to only those inland states that impose a ban on fishing during the monsoon period.)

(c) Group Accident Insurance for Active Fishermen

The fisher folk registered with the respective State/UT Governments as actively engaged in fisheries are being insured for Rs. 50,000/- against death or permanent total disability and Rs.25, 000/- for partial permanent disability such as loss of one eye or limb by an accident. A single policy is being taken each year through FISCOPFED to cover fishers of all the participating States/UTs except the States having their own insurance scheme at a uniform rate of annual premium of Rs.14/- per fisher-folk equally shared by the Central and State Governments.

Funding Pattern

The cost/ assistance indicated above is shared between the Central and State Government on 50:50 basis whereas in case of UT’s, state share is borne by the Government of India for all the components.

Implementing Agencies States/U.T.s.

Year when the Scheme Started

The Centrally Sponsored National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen (NSWF) was launched in 1991-92 by amalgamating two earlier schemes – Janta Personal Accident Policy (Started in 1982-83) and National Welfare Fund for Fishermen (Started in 1986-87). These two schemes were made independent components of the NSWF and were renamed as ‘Group Accident Insurance for Active Fishers’ and ‘Development of Model fishers Villages’ respectively. Simultaneously, a new programme called ‘Saving-cum-relief’ was also added to the scheme as the third component in 1991-92.

Progress

During the Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-2002), the scheme has been in operation in States/UTs for the benefit of fishermen. During this period, central assistance of Rs. 89.77 crore has been extended to the States/UTs/FISHCOPFED for implementing the scheme.

Progress during the year 2002-2003 & 2003-04

(i) Actual expenditure (2002-03)	Rs. 1697.00 lakh
(ii) RE for 2003-04	Rs. 1808.00 lakh
(iii) Actual expenditure till (15/1/04)	Rs. 1764.00 lakh
(iv) Proposed BE (2004-05)	Rs. 2450.00 lakh

For further details please contact

Under Secretary (Fy. Admn. I),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Room No. 490, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Tel. No. 23389414 and 23388911/4490.

Scheme on Fishing Harbour Facilities at Major & Minor Ports

Objectives of Scheme

Providing safe landing and berthing facilities for the various categories of fishing vessels plying along the coast of the country.

Implementing Agencies Maritime State Governments, Union Territories and Major Port Trusts.

Target Group/Beneficiaries Fishing vessels playing in coastal and estuarine waters.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding
(proposed during 10th Plan)

(i) 50% of the project to the coastal states and 100% to UTs for construction of minor fishing harbours and fish landing centers.
(ii) 100% assistance to the coastal states, UTs, and Port Trust and Fishermen Association and Organization for construction of major fishing harbours.
(iii) 50% assistance for construction of minor fishing harbours and fish landing centers on Build, Operate & Transfer (BOT) basis.
(iv) %0% assistance to the coastal states and Port Trust for repair and renovation / modernization of the existing fishing harbours and fish landing centers and 100% to the UTs.

Eligibility Conditions

The proposals for construction of fishing harbours and fish landing centres are required to fulfill the techno-economic criteria, together with confirmation of availability of land environmental cearance from the competent authority.

Physical targets

During the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07) it is proposed to take up 40 new projects consisting of 02 major fishing harbours, 08 minor fishing harbours and 30 fish landing centres. Besides, repair and renovation of existing 01 major fishing harbour, 06 minor fishing harbours and 09 fish landing centres, are also proposed to be taken up for implementation.

Procedure for Applying

The concerned State Governments, Union Territories and Port Trusts are required to submit detailed techno-economic feasibility reports based on detailed engineering and economic investigations and model studies (wherever necessary) for construction of fishing harbours and fish landing centres in their respective States and UTs. Besides, the States, UTs and Port Trusts are also required to confirm availability of land and environmental clearance for implementation of the projects.

Achievements

Since inception of the scheme, 6 major fishing harbours, 50 minor fishing harbours and 184 fish landing centers have been taken up for implementation. Out of these, 6 major fishing harbours, 38 minor fishing harbours and 142 fish landing centres have been completed and put to use. The remaining 12 fishing harbours and 42 fish landing centres are at various stages of construction.

Remarks

The facilities developed in the form of fishing harbours and fish landing centres in various maritime Sates and UTs have contributed for the augmentation of marine fish production and increase in exports for earning foreign exchange. Besides, the infrastructure facilities have provided employment opportunity to a large number of local population in fishing, processing, marketing, net making and in other fisheries based industries, established in around the fishing harbours / fish landing centers. The Scheme is now implemented as per the Ninth Five Year Plan pattern. Revision and funding pattern is under consideration of the competent authority in the Government of India.

For further details contact

Assistant Commissioner (Fishing Harbour),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Krishi Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 001.

Development of Freshwater Aquaculture

Objectives of the Scheme

The main objectives of the Scheme are to popularize fish farming, creating employment opportunities, diversifying aquaculture practices and provide assistance to fish farmers with a view to create a cadre of trained and well organized fish farmers fully engaged in aquaculture.

Implementing Agencies

State/UT Governments through Fish Farmers Development Agencies (FFDAs).

Target Group/Beneficiaries

Fish Farmers/Fishers including both fishermen and fisher-women and fisheries cooperatives societies.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding

The expenditure towards developmental activities such as construction of new ponds, reclamation/renovation of existing ponds/tanks, inputs (fish seed, feed, fertilizers, manures etc.) for first year fish/fresh water prawn culture, integrated fish farming, running water fish culture, training etc. is being shared on 75:25 basis between Government of India and State/UT Governments. Expenditure on staff salary, maintenance of vehicles, contingencies etc. is born by the respective State/UT Governments.

Year when the Scheme Started     1973-74

Annual Outlay (Central Assistance)

                       Year                                Outlay (Rs. in lakh)
                     2001-02                                    1400.00
                     2002-03                                    1400.00
                     2003-04                                    1400.00

Eligibility Conditions

All Fish Farmers/Fishers including both fishermen and fisher-women and members of fisheries cooperative societies. Assistance is given to individual or group of fishers.

Physical Targets

Operational FFDAs in the country will bring additional 1.50 lakh ha of water area under scientific freshwater aquaculture during the Tenth Plan.

Procedure for Applying

Applicant has to apply to the district level/regional level FFDAs. All applications are scrutinized and considered by FFDAs. Eligible cases are recommended by the agencies to the respective State Governments.

Application Form   Available with the district level/regional level FFDAs.

Achievements

Since inception of the scheme, till 2001-02, these agencies have brought about 6.0 lakh ha water area under scientific fish culture and trained 6.99 lakh fish farmers/fishermen in improved practices of fish farming. The number of beneficiaries covered under the programme is about 10.40 lakh. Due to introduction of improved technology of fish farming and the efforts of FFDAs, the national average productivity of tanks and ponds has increased and it is about 2200 kg/ha/year at present.

Remarks

This is an ongoing Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented by the States/UTs through 429 FFDAs in the country. Almost all the potential districts of the country have been covered under the scheme. The FFDAs are registered bodies and the Registrar of Societies makes their registration in the respective states. The Fisheries Department services the FFDAs. At the district level, a management committee manages each FFDA with the Deputy Commissioner/Collector/Zila Panchayat Head of the concerned district as the Chairman. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a technical officer from the Fisheries Department of the state act as the Member Secretary.

Training to the beneficiaries is provided by the FFDAs. Assistance to an individual beneficiary is provided up to 5 ha water area in the plain areas and 1 ha in the hill states/districts in one go or in phases. Individuals are also helped by FFDAs in formulation of their applications for loan, which is provided by the banks. Even the loan cases of beneficiaries are pursued by the concerned FFDAs. Subsidy amount is also released to the beneficiaries by the concerned banks on the recommendation of FFDAs.

For further details contact
FFDAs at district/regional level as the case may be.

Scheme on Maintenance of Dredger TSD Sindhraj

Objectives of the Scheme

To carry out maintenance dredging at various fishing harbours and fish landing centres developed with Central assistance.

Implementing Agencies   Maritime State Governments, Union Territories and Major Port Trusts.

Target Group/Beneficiaries To provide navigational depths to the fishing vessels plying in coastal and estuarine waters.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding 100% for maintenance of the Dredger.

Year when the Scheme Started 1999.

Annual outlay (Central Assistance)

                            Year               BE (Rs.in lakhs)
                          2001-02                   39
                          2002-03                 100
                          2003-04                 300

Physical targets

During Tenth Five Year Plan, it is proposed to dredge about 10 lakh cum of silt at various fishing harbours and fish landing centres developed with Central assistance.

Achievements

Since commissioning of the dredger in March 1999, the dredger was deployed at Bhavanapadu Fishing Harbour in Andhra Pradesh for a period of 27 days and at Paradip Fishing Harbour in Orissa for 124 days for maintenance dredging. The quantum of the dredging carried out at Bhavanapadu fishing harbour is about 23,086 cum and at Paradip is about 1,37,005 cum.

Remarks

The Scheme is now implemented as per the Ninth Five Year Plan pattern. Revision of the scheme for Tenth Five Year Plan is in process.

For further details contact

Assistant Commissioner (Fishing Harbour),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Krishi Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 001.

Scheme on Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations

The Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations will be implemented in all the coastal States and UTs through a Macro Management approach during the Tenth Five Year Plan. A growth centre approach will be adopted by coastal States/UTs while implementing the scheme thereby synchronizing the assistance available under other Central/State programmes, etc. The details of mode of implementation and funding pattern are furnished below:

1.0 DEVELOPMENT OF COASTAL FISHERIES

1.1 INTERMEDIATE CRAFT OF IMPROVED DESIGN

1.1.1 Objectives

This component on multi-day intermediate class of resource specific fishing vessels in the length range of about 18 meters is proposed to be implemented with a unit cost of Rs.40.00 lakhs on which a back ended subsidy equivalent to10% of the cost restricted to Rs.4.00 lakhs would be provided.

1.1.2 Pattern/mode of Implementation

(i) The scheme would be implemented through National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
(ii) Only cooperatives/group of beneficiaries would be eligible for the assistance.

1.1.2 Funding Pattern

(a) Subsidy will be 10% of the cost of the vessel subject to maximum Rs.4 lakhs(Rupees four lakhs only)
(b) Subsidy will be back ended.
(c) Implementation through NCDC.

1.2 MOTORISATION OF TRADITIONAL CRAFT

1.2.1 Objectives

It is proposed that the subsidy benefit will be extended to only kerosene driven OBM of 8-10 HP. The input cost has been revised to Rs.60, 000/- per unit and a subsidy of Rs.20, 000/- would be extended to benefit 10,000 traditional craft during current Plan.

1.2.3 Pattern/mode of implementation

(a) Subsidy will be shared equally between the Centre and beneficiary States. In the case of UTs, the entire subsidy will be borne by the Centre. The component is proposed to be implemented through the States/National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
(b) Subsidy will be given to only existing boats and those constructed in placement of existing ones.

1.2.3 Funding Pattern

(a) Subsidy of Rs.20,000 per Out Board Motor (OBM) of 8-10 HP & Kerosene driven only.
(b) Subsidy will be equally shared Central and State 50:50 basis.
(c) Implementation through State/NCDC.

1.3 FISHERMEN DEVELOPMENT REBATE ON HSD OIL

1.3.1 Objectives

The component is proposed to be implemented with efficient disbursement system by extending a development rebate of Rs.1.50 per litre of HSD consumed by the mechanised fishing vessels below 20m, length.

1.3.2 Pattern/mode of implementation

(a) The rebate would be shared as in the earlier years, i.e. on 80:20 basis between the centre and states where sales tax is levied and 100% cost would be borne by centre in the case of UTs and states where the HSD is exempted from sales tax.
(b) Only registered boats would be considered under the scheme.
(c) The rebate will be reimbursement through the State/Uts.
(d) HSD disbursed through approved outlets alone would qualify for rebate.
(e) Fishing vessels violating fishing bans and MFRA provisions would be excluded from the scheme.
(f) New boats added to the fleet after end of Ninth Plan will not be eligible for the subsidy.

1.3.3 Funding Pattern

(a) A subsidy of Rs.1.50 per litre of HSD oil used by mechanised fishing vessels below 20m length shared between Centre & State on 80:20 basis as per pattern of assistance of 9th Plan.
(b) For Uts and those States where sales tax has been exempted, 100% cost will be borne by Centre.
(c) Same pattern as done in 9th Plan.

1.4 SAFETY OF FISHERMEN AT SEA

1.4.1 Objectives

This component envisages installing one Global Positioning System (GPS) and a wireless set on the small-mechanized fishing vessels of below 20m length. The unit cost of these equipments together works out to about Rs.1.50 lakhs, 20% of which but not exceeding Rs.30,000 (Rupees thirty thousand only) would be provided as back-ended subsidy.

1.4.2 Pattern/mode of implementation

(a) The component would be implemented through the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
(b) Only registered boats would qualify for the assistance.

1.4.3 Funding pattern

(a) 20% cost of GPS & wireless set subject to a maximum of Rs.30,000/- per unit.
(b) Subsidy will be back ended.
(c) Implemented through NCDC.

2.0 DEVELOPMENT OF DEEP SEA FISHING

2.1 RESOURCE SPECIFIC DEEP SEA FISHING VESSELS

2.1.1 Objectives

The programme envisages converting existing trawlers for resource specific fishing for which a back-ended subsidy of Rs.15 lakh per vessel would be provided. The component would be implemented through the Fishery Survey of India by suitably modifying the imported technology through the ICAR Institute of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT).

2.1.2 Pattern/mode of implementation

(a) Proposal for conversion of trawlers would be processed through FSI.
(b) Conversion should be carried out by adopting modifying the imported technology.
(c) Necessary consultation would be available with CIFT.

2.1.3 Funding Pattern

(a) Subsidy will be 50% cost of conversion with a ceiling of Rs.15 lakh per vessel.
(b) Subsidy will be back ended.
(c) Implementation through FSI by suitably modifying the imported technology through CIFT.

2.2 INTRODUCTION OF VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM

2.2.1 Objective

It is proposed to introduce the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to initially cover 50 deep sea fishing vessels with the Coast Guard as the implementing agency. An amount of Rs.1.50 crores is proposed to cover the cost of hardware, logistics and developmental charges including support to the Coast Guard with the necessary equipment and funding.

2.2.2 Pattern/Mode of implementation

(a) Introduction of VMS would be implemented through Coast Guard.
(b) Cut off date by which each deep sea fishing vessel should fit up VMS would be determined.

2.2.3 Funding Pattern

(a) Cost of introduction of VMS to 50 deep sea fishing vessels would be funded under the scheme.
(b) The cost of hardware logistics and developmental charged for introduction of VMS would finally be met by Government of India.
(c) Coast Guard would be supported through equipment and necessary funding for setting up VMS.

3.0 DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

3.1. Establishment of Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres

3.1.1 Objectives

The objectives of the components are as below:

(a) Providing infrastructure facilities for safe landing, berthing and unloading of fish catches of mechanised fishing vessels, traditional fishing craft and deep sea fishing vessels.

(b) Repair and renovation including improvement of hygienic conditions of the existing facilities created so far under the Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

3.1.2 Pattern/mode of implementation

(a) Construction of new minor fishing harbours and fish landing centres in association with Coastal State Governments, Port Trusts, Union Territories.

(b) Construction of new major fishing harbours in association with coastal State Governments, Port Trusts, Union Territories.

(c) Construction of new fishing harbours (major or minor) and fish landing centres in association Fishermen Association/Organisation on Build Operate and Own (BOO)/BOOT concepts..

(d) Repair and renovation of the existing fishing harbours and fish landing centres, including expansion/upgradation, improvement of hygienic conditions. And also restoration/repair of civil structures of existing fishing harbours/fish landing centres that have suffered damage due to natural calamities if any.

3.1.3 Funding Pattern

The central assistance under this component of the CSS as below:

(i) 50% of project cost to the coastal State Governments and 100% to Union Territories for construction of minor fishing harbours and fish landing centres;

(ii) 100% assistance to the coastal States, Union Territories & Port Trusts and Fishermen Associations and organization for construction of major fishing harbours;

(iii) 50% assistance for construction of minor fishing harbours and fish landing centres on Build, Operate & Transfer (BOT) basis;

(iv) 50% assistance to the coastal State Governments and Port Trusts for repair and renovation/ modernization of existing fishing harbours and fish landing centres and 100% to the Uninon Territories.

3.1.4 Method of submission of the proposals

(a) The proponents are required to formulate detailed proposals based on necessary engineering and economic investigations. The proposals are also based on detailed hydraulic model studies wherever necessary.

(b) The proposals must be accompanied by detailed designs, technical drawings, time schedule in the form of Bar Chart/CPM Network together with firm and realistic cost estimates framed based on the latest Schedule of Rates (SOR) of the respective State Government, Union Territory and Port Trusts.

(c) The proposals must include present fishery scenario in terms of number of fishing boats operated, fishermen population, ancillary facilities available, access to the domestic and international market, if any, other fishery based industries established in the region and number of people depended on fishing and fishery based activities etc.

(d) The proposal must includes the present tariff in terms of fishing boats being operated from the site proposed for construction of the facilities, catches, landed alongwith its boat side value.

(e) The Technical soundness, integrity of the structures/facilities, structural stability and safety of the proposed structures must be confirmed in the project report.

3.1.5 Terms and conditions

(a) The techno-economically viable proposal will be considered for Central financial assistance under the Scheme

(b) The project proponents are required to confirm availability of land for development of the proposed fishing harbours/fish landing centres and environmental clearance from the competent authority as required under the rule/notifications.

(c) The project proponents wherever necessary are required to confirm availability of adequate budgetary provisions to contribute their matching share for construction of the proposed fishing harbours/fish landing centres.

(e) After sanctioning the project for central financial assistance under the CSS, construction and subsequent management, maintenance and operation of such facilities will be the responsibilities of respective proponents in which the facilities are constructed.
(f)

(g) No cost escalation is permitted under normal conditions.

3.2 MAINTENANCE OF DREDGER TSD SINDHURAJ

3.2.1 Objectives

The objectives of the components are as below:

(a) Maintenances and up keep of the departmental dredger TSD Sindhuraj for the purpose of seaward maintenance of fishing harbours and fish landing centres constructed under the CSS.

(b) To assist the Coastal State Governments and Union Territories and Port Trusts for maintenance dredging so as provide required navigational depths at fishing harbours and fish landing centres through sharing of maintenance dredging cost.

3.2.2 Pattern/mode of implementation

The operation and maintenance of the dredger would be carried out through the Department of Ports, Government of Kerala, for which the capital maintenance cost and insurance etc. would be borne by the Centre in full.

3.2.3 Funding pattern

(a) Bearing of entire expenses by the Central Government on insurance, dry docking, and repair works to the dredger TSD Sindhuraj.

(b) 50% assistance to the coastal State Governments and Port Trusts for maintenance dredging at the existing fishing harbours and fish landing centre developed with the central assistance under the CSS.

(c) 100% assistance to the Union Territories for maintenance dredging at the fishing harbours and the fish landing centre constructed with the central assistance under the CSS.

3.2.4 Submission of the proposal

(a) The proponents are required to formulate detailed proposals based on necessary investigation, hydrographic/topographic surveys to assess the quantum of maintenance dredging in the existing fishing harbours/fish landing centres.

(b) The proposals are based on detailed hydraulic model studies if necessary through reputed organisations/institutions/research centres to assess the firm quantum of maintenance dredging.

(c) The proposals must be accompanied by detailed note on the existing fishing harbours indicating various facilities developed and their present status, present fishing boats operated, fishermen population utilizing the facilities, other fishery based industries established in and around the fishing harbours/fish landing centres, mode of collection of user charges and details of annual revenue being generated by way of collecting user charge, lease rent and any other levies. The note also includes justification for need for maintenance dredging and its impacts etc.

(d) The proposal must also accompany technical drawings, hydrographic/topographic chart of the area proposed for maintenance dredging, details of measurement and calculation of dredging quantity and time schedule for completion of the maintenance dredging work with firm and realistic cost estimates framed based on the latest Schedule of Rates (SOR) of the respective State Government, Union Territory and Port Trusts.

(e) No cost escalation is permitted under normal conditions.

4.0 DEVELOPMENT OF POST HARVEST INFRASTRUCTURE

4.1 Objectives

(a) Developing fish preservation & storage infrastructure.
(b) Developing marketing infrastructure such as retail vending kiosks, aqua-shops, insulated/refrigerated vehicles, mini-trucks, auto rickshaws with ice- box, motor-cycles/bi-cycles with ice-box, fish display cabinets, visi-coolers, weighing scales, computer units and allied equipments.

4.2 Pattern/mode of implementation

(a) The programme is proposed to be implemented through self help group of fisher-women, NGOs, Cooperatives, Joint Sectors, Government undertaking, corporations for location specific manner. Women’s group and other sub-groups would be given priority.
4.3 Funding patterns
(i) 100% grant (limited to Rs.1.00 crore) to Govt. Undertakings/ Corporations/Federations;
(ii) 75% grant (limited to Rs.0.75 crore) to NGOs/Cooperatives/Joint Sector/Group of fisher-women in NE Region/Hilly/Tribal areas and 50% grant(limited to Rs 0.50 crore) in general areas
(iii) 50% grant (limited to Rs 0.40 crore) to Assisted Sector/Private Sector in NE Region/Hilly/Tribal areas and 25% grant (limited to Rs.0.25 crore) in general areas.

4.4 Terms and Conditions for availing central assistance under this component

(i) The Land if necessary should be acquired by the implementing agencies under their own funds.

(ii) The proposals are required to be recommended by the Department of Fisheries of the concerned states/UT,except in the case of projects in the private sector where the release of fund would be through the concerned Bank or financial Institution providing the term loan to the project.

(iii) The proposals from private sector or other than those governments/UTs are required to be appraised by their respective Banks/Financial Institutions.
(iv) The grant would be released direct to the implementing agencies in Govt. Sector. In case of others, the grant would be released through the Banks/Financial Institution after investment in the project their contribution as well as the loan drawn.

(v) The project implementing authority will carryout the construction work in accordance with the project as approved by the Government of India.

(vi) The construction cost should be accommodated within the sanctioned amount. Cost escalation, if any, due to delay in project implementation, whatsoever, will have to be borne by the concerned project implementing authority.

(vii) No deviation from the approved scheme should be made without prior approval of Government of India.

(viii) Necessary staff required for implementation of the scheme and other adequate arrangements for utilization, maintenance and operation of the infrastructure will be provided/made by the project implementing authority at its own cost.

(ix) Preparations of tender documents and closing of tenders for civil works and supply of various components should follow the standard procedure laid-down by the concerned State Authority and they should be strictly followed.

(x) The project implementing agency will furnish progress report to this Ministry regularly indicating the physical and financial position in respect of various items of work and would furnish Utilization Certificate as soon as the funds are utilized.

(xi) The maintenance & operating cost will be borne by the implementing agency and the Government of India will not be responsible for any loss incurred for operating the facilities.

(xii) The State Government concern will under the scheme ensure that fish producers get an remunerative prices and consumer is able to purchase fish at a reasonable price.

During installation of various components of the scheme and thereafter or during operation of the project, the State Government concerned will ensure maintenance of environment standards as safeguard against the pollution as prescribed in this regard.

For further details contact:
Deputy Commissioner ( Marine Fisheries)
Assistant Commissioner (Fishing Harbour),
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Krishi Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 001.
Phone: 011-23386099
Email: acfy@hub.nic.in or
slpjay@hotmail.com

Strengthening of Database and Information Networking for the Fisheries sector

Objectives of the Scheme

(1) To improve the database of inland and marine fisheries resources and catch of fish by adoption of standardized methodology of data collection through sample survey for estimation of inland fisheries resources like ponds and tanks, lakes and reservoirs, rivers, lagoons, estuaries, etc. and inland as well as marine fish catch in all the States/ UTs.

(2) To improve Information Technology System in the States/UTs as well as National level Fishery Institutes so that data collection and their analysis can be done efficiently and effectively.

(3) To conduct census of Inland as well as Marine Fifheries.

Components of the scheme:

1. Catch Assessment Surveys on Inland Fisheries

This component is entrusted to Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), ICAR, Barrackpore, West Bengal, who will be responsible for standardization of concepts, definitions and methodology for collecting fisheries statistics and training of staff concerned therewith. The resource and catch assessment surveys will be continued for ponds and reservoirs by extending the coverage to more districts in existing states where the scheme is being implemented and also extended to other states where the scheme has not yet been taken up for conduct of catch assessment surveys so that all the states are covered for assessment of resources and catch under ponds, tanks, reservoirs, etc. i.e. water bodies falling under water group I and II. The methodology for resource and catch assessment from river, streams, canals, etc. i.e. water bodies falling under Group III will also be taken up by CIFRI for its implementation in all states/ UTs.

The work on supervision, training and data analysis would be undertaken by CIFRI who would also organize at least two training programmes annually to train the officers from State Governments for techniques of data collection, identification of species analysis of fish catch data and estimation of fish production. The State Governments will submit their work plan for conducting surveys to CIFRI for approval. While sending the proposal for obtaining financial assistance under the scheme, the approved work plan for conducting catch assessment surveys should be enclosed by state governments. The schedules for data collection will be prepared by CIFRI and given to the State Governments. One time financial assistance to the extent of Rs. 2500/- would be provided to states for translation in local languages. The data collected by State Governments would be compiled by states utilizing the software developed for the purpose and transmitted to CIFRI and DAH&D. The reports of the surveys conducted should be prepared by CIFRI in co-ordination with states and submitted to DAHD, Headquarters on regular basis. Based on the surveys conducted by states, CIFRI will co-ordinate for working out the quarterly estimates of inland fish production from all states/ UTs and furnish to DAHD, headquarters for obtaining approval of Technical Committee proposed to be constituted under the scheme.

The software for data entry and compilation of catch data would be developed by CIFRI who will also provide training to State Governments on software. One copy of the software would be made available to DAH&D headquarters. The Central assistance would be provided as 100% grant-in-aid to State Governments/ UT administration for creation/ continuation of the following posts:

Name of the Post	Pay Scale	No. of Posts
Assistant Director (Stat.)	Rs. 8000-13500	1
Tech. Assistant/ Computer	Rs. 5500-9000	1
Investigator/ Stat. Asstt.	Rs. 5000-8000	2

The provision has also been made for incurring the expenditure for the above staff towards traveling expenditure for conducting catch assessment surveys in the field. The expenditure on TA will be limited to Rs. one lakh per state per annum. In addition to TA, provision of office expenses to cover cost of overhead charges @ Rs. 2500 per month per state has been made.

The State Governments should send to DAH&D the quarterly reports on progress of the scheme along with copies of the guidelines issued by CIFRI to the States from time to time indicating the locations of the sites where the surveys have been undertaken, expenditure under different sub heads – salary, T.A., O.E., etc. 10% of the schedules filled during the conduct of catch assessment surveys would be checked by CIFRI and 2% by State Governments and reports of the inspection should be submitted to the DAH&D Headquarters on quarterly basis.

Fund provisions under this component are:

Year	Budget provision (Rs in Lakh)
2003-04 (R.E)	120.00
2004-05	244.30
2005-06	263.35
2006-07	280.35

2. Information Technology:

Under the component on Information Technology, a provision has been made for procurement of equipment to State Governments/ Union Territories/ CIFRI/ DAH&D Headquarters/ Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai as per details indicated below:

One low-end server with two clients along with other equipment with a ceiling of Rs. 3.5 lakhs each for State Headquarters including Assam.
One Personal Computer along with other equipment with a ceiling of Rs. 1.0 lakh each at UTs and Northeastern States (excluding Assam) and districts.
One high-end server and 2 clients along with other equipment subject to the ceiling of Rs. 13.50 lakhs at DAHD Headquarters, CIFRI and FSI each.
Training in standard software by State Governments from reputed institutions @ Rs. 2500 per training for 2-3 officers per state.

The State Governments would submit the requirements for purchase of equipment and the purchases would be made by respective agencies as per General Financial Rules of Government of India.

Fund provisions under this component are:

Year	Budget provision (Rs in Lakh)
2003-04 (R.E)	015.50
2004-05	677.65
2005-06	000.00
2006-07	000.00

3. Development of Geographical Information System

The component on development of GIS is entrusted to CIFRI. Satellite imageries from IRS-ID will be obtained for post monsoon period from NRSA. They will be analyzed in the laboratory for assessment of shape and size of the water bodies. Area statistics of water area 0.5 ha. and above will be located, mapped and listed in the reports after making ground truthing of 10% of the locations in order to verify the results. Potential areas will be highlighted on the maps for future planning and development. A geo-referenced fishery data base management system will be evolved and the information will be linked and networked for the users.

The equipment along with other items would be procured as indicated in the Annexure-I mentioned above. One copy of the GIS software with license would also be made available at Centre for further usage and analysis. The equipment would be handed over to the Department on completion of the Project.

Provision has been made for expenditure towards TA/DA of staff of CIFRI for undertaking visits by 12 trips (of 4 persons each) for ground truthing @ Rs. 10000/- per person. For analyzing satellite images, financial assistance would be provided @ Rs. 15000/- per scene. Further, provision is also made for engaging 8 persons as Senior Research Fellows/ Research Associate as per ICAR norms for SFRs and RAs for data collection, data analysis and entry of data collected under inland census for incorporation in Geographical Information System.

Fund provisions under this component are:

Year	Budget provision (Rs in Lakh)
2003-04 (R.E)	029.00
2004-05	105.70
2005-06	076.90
2006-07	027.50

4. Census on Inland Fisheries

This component on conduct of census on Inland Fisheries has been entrusted to CIFRI. The CIFRI would design the schedule for collection of data and preparation of methodology, instruction and publicity material. The schedule will be tested in two or three States before finalization which would be sent to State Governments for printing in English and local languages.

Software will be developed by CIFRI for data entry and processing. The processed data will be communicated to State Headquarters who in turn will send the data to CIFRI for preparation of the Report. CIFRI will also organize training for officers and staff in State Governments who in turn will provide training to the enumerators. The financial assistance would be provided by Centre to State Governments for engaging enumerators on contract basis for collection of data from field and data entry. The rates of payments to be made to the enumerators would be decided depending on the number of columns in the schedule and existing rates in similar cases. For attending training programme organized by CIFRI, financial assistance of Rs. 20,000 per state would be provided to State Governments. Additional provision has also been made for payment of honorarium @ Rs. 200 per enumerator for five enumerators per block covering about 6,000 blocks in the country. The methodology and the schedules will be approved the Technical Monitoring Committee proposed to be constituted under the Scheme. 10% of the schedules filled during the conduct of inland census would be checked by CIFRI and 2% of the same by State Governments and reports of the inspection should be submitted to the DAH&D Headquarters.

Fund provisions under this component are:

Year	Budget provision (Rs in Lakh)
2003-04 (R.E)	001.00
2004-05	321.80
2005-06	020.50
2006-07	002.00

5. Census on Marine Fisheries

The component on conduct of census on marine fisheries has been entrusted to Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in ten States. In respect of A & N Islands and Lakshadweep the census would be conducted using services of Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai. A token provision of Rs. 1.50 lakhs for engaging manpower in two UTs has been made. The schedule for data collection and methodology will be scrutinized by Technical Committee proposed to be constituted under the Scheme before implementation. 10% of the schedules filled during the conduct of catch assessment surveys should be checked by CMFRI and 2% of the same by State Governments and reports of the inspection should be submitted to the DAH&D Headquarters.

Fund provisions under this component are:

Year	Budget provision (Rs in Lakh)
2003-04 (R.E)	19.20
2004-05	62.80
2005-06	00.00
2006-07	00.00

6. Catch Assessment Survey on Marine Fisheries

For streamlining the catch assessment surveys on marine fisheries, Fishery Survey of India (FSI) will act as an interface between Ministry and the State Fishery Departments. FSI would collect data with emphasis on biological aspect of species, gear and market studies from market of Marine States/ UTs by deputing field enumerators on contractual basis. FSI would also reconcile the data received from State Governments and data collected by CMFRI and have interface with CMFRI for scientific and technical guidance regarding catch assessment surveys to be carried by FSI. A provision has been made for engaging three data entry operators @ Rs. 8000 p.m. and one Statistical Analyst @ 10,000 p.m. on contractual basis for validation of data received from State Governments and report preparation. It is also proposed to engage 13 Data Enumerators @ Rs. 8000 per month for field data collection with emphasis on biological aspect of species, gear and market surveys etc.

Fund provisions under this component are:

Year	Budget provision (Rs in Lakh)
2003-04 (R.E)	13.27
2004-05	28.51
2005-06	29.24
2006-07	28.74

7. Strengthening of Headquarter at Centre:

A technical monitoring committee will be constituted with representatives from various organizations like CSO, NSSO, CIFRI, CMFRI, IASRI, ISI and FSI for review and identification of data gaps and making recommendations for bringing improvements in the Scheme. The progress of the Scheme will also be reviewed by conducting workshops and seminars annually. At the Centre level it is proposed to provide one post of Deputy Director (Stat.) well versed with sample surveys and information technology for overall coordination and implementation of the Scheme. The post will be created after requisite approval.

Strict economy should be observed so as to keep the actual expenditure to the minimum. No deviation from the approved scheme should be made without the prior consent of this Ministry. The release of funds will be regulated with reference to utilization of funds already released and physical progress of the scheme.

The State Governments should send to the Department of Animal Husbandry &Dairying quarterly reports on the progress of the scheme and also copies of guidelines issued by CIFRI to the participating states from time to time.

The executing agencies for the scheme will be Central Inland Capture Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore (ICAR), Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Cochin and Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai which may send to the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying quarterly reports on the progress of the scheme and also copies of guidelines issued to the participating states from time to time.

Fund provisions under this component are:

Year	Budget provision (Rs in Lakh)
2003-04 (R.E)	01.83
2004-05	13.50
2005-06	12.10
2006-07	09.50

Funding Pattern

The central assistance is 100 % as grant-in-aid to State Governments / UT Administration for all the components of the scheme.

Implementing Agencies

Catch Assesment Surveys on Inland Fisheries -----State/UT government and Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), ICAR, Barrakpore, West Bengal.
Information Technology ------- State/UT government and Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), ICAR, Barrakpore, West Bengal, DAH&D Headquarters/ Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai.
Development of Geographical Information System ----- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), ICAR, Barrakpore, West Bengal.
Census on Inland Fisheries ---- State/UT government and Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), ICAR, Barrakpore, West Bengal.
Census on Marine Fisheries ---- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Cochin, Kerala, and Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai.
Catch Assessment Survey on Marine Fisheries ---- Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai.

Year when the Scheme Started: 2003-04

For further details contact
Director (Fy. Admn. & Stats)
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001.
Telefax: 2307 0279
e-mail: dirfstat@hub.nic.in

Inland Fisheries Statistics

Objectives of the Scheme

To improve the database of inland fisheries resources by adoption of standardised methodology for correction of data for estimation of inland fisheries resources like ponds and tanks, lakes and reservoirs, rivers, lagoons, estuaries, etc. and fish catch in all the States/ UTs.

Implementing Agencies

Central assistance is extended to State Governments/UTs on receipt of viable proposals, programme report – both physical and financial/ utilization certificates of earlier released made under the scheme. The methodology for collection of data on inland fisheries resources and fish catch implemented by states is technically coordinated and guided by Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Barrackpore, West Bengal.

Pattern of Assistance/ Funding

100% expenditure towards maintaining following skeleton staff at States for collection of field data and coordination with CIFRI, is met by Central Government.

Post Revised pay scales No. of Posts

1. Dy. Director Rs. 8000-275-13500 1

2. Investigator Rs. 5000-150-8000 2

3. TA/ Computer Rs. 5500-175-9000 1

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Total 4

Year when the Scheme Started During Sixth Plan in 1983 84.

Annual outlay (BE)

Year Central assistance released

1990-2000 Rs. 100.00 lakhs

2000-01 Rs. 100.00 lakhs

2001-02 Rs. 112.00 lakhs

Budget provision for 2002-03 (RE) Rs. 50.00 lakhs

Funds released during 2002-03 Rs. 33.10 lakhs

Budget provision for 2003-04* Rs. 1700.00 lakhs

(*for new scheme on Strengthening of Database and Information Net Working for the Fisheries Sector)

Achievements

The operational methodology for conducting sample surveys developed by CIFRI is carried out in two phases: estimation of resources of water bodies and estimation of inland fish catch. Three potential classes of water bodies viz. Group I – ponds and tanks etc., Group II – large irrigation tanks, reservoirs, etc. and Group III – rivers, canals, estuaries, lagoons and back waters. Based on the surveys conducted the estimation of inland fish production are worked out by States.

For further details contact
Director (Fy. Admn. & Stats)
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001.
Telefax: 2307 0279
e-mail shobhamarwah@hotmail.com

Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Fisheries Training & Extension

Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Fisheries Training & Extension

Objectives of the scheme

The main objective of the scheme is to provide training to fishing persons so as to assist them in undertaking fisheries extension programme effectively. The scheme provides assistance to the fisherfolk in upgrading their skills. To enhance training facilities, the scheme also provides assistance for setting up/upgradation of Fish Farmers training Centres in the State/UTs. Besides, this assistance is also being provided for establishment of an awareness centre comprising of museum, library, aquarium and auditorium facilities etc. for the present and future generations. In addition financial assistance is also provided for the following components:-

i) To publish short concise and useful manuals with a view to provide adequate extension material for trainees and personnels associated with fish production and allied activities.

ii) production of documentary films on the technologies developed by research Institutes/organisations as well as State Fishery Departments for the development of fisheries and its publicity through electronic media.

iii) To conduct meetings/workshops/seminars etc. which are of national importance and relevant to fishery sector.

Implementing agencies

The scheme will be implemented by GOI. However, at State/UT level, the Directorate/Commissionerate of Fisheries will monitor the implementation of the project. In case of other agencies such as FISHCOPFED, Universities, Associations or Fisheries Institutes etc. the monitoring would be done by Central government.

Target Group/beneficiaries

Provision of trained technical manpower in the Fisheries Department of State/UTs is a pre-requisite condition or transfer of technology in the sector. Similarly, the skills of the fishermen/fish farmers require upgradation to enable them to adopt modern and sustainable methods of fishing and fish husbandry.

Pattern of assistance/funding

80:20 between GOI and State Govts., and in case of UTs, it is 100%.

Year when the scheme started

During Seventh Five Year Plan a Central Sector Scheme namely “Training/Seminars/Workshops” was implemented. During 1994-95 the scope of the scheme was widened and a revised scheme entitled “Fisheries training & Extension” was started.

Physical targets for 10th Five Year Plan

S.No.	Components	No.
(i)	Human Resource Development	12000
(ii)	Establishment of Fish Farmers Training Centre	60
(iii)	Publication of Handbooks	40
(iv)	Publication of extension manuals	100
(v)	a) Organisation of National Level Seminar/Workshop b) Organisation of State Level Seminar/Workshop c) Evaluation studies	30 70 10
(vi)	Documentary film on Fisheries	25
vii)	Establishment of awareness Centre	20

Achievements:

Achievements are being monitored through annual progress reports.

Remarks

Till now the scheme was implemented as Central Sector Scheme but the SFC in its meeting held on 16.1.03, approved the implementation of scheme as centrally sponsored scheme.

Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

Under macro-management approach a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture is conceived by merging the ongoing two programmes, viz. i) Development of Freshwater Aquaculture; ii) Integrated Coastal Aquaculture Development; and four pilot schemes, viz. i)Cold-water fisheries and aquaculture in hilly regions; ii) Development of waterlogged areas into aquaculture estates; iii) Utilization of inland saline/alkaline soils for aquaculture; and iv) Inland capture fisheries (for augmenting productivity of reservoirs/rivers). Besides two new programmes viz. i) Aquaculture Quarantine and Inspection Unit; ii) Network of diagnostic laboratories for Aquatic Animal Health have also been incorporated in the above scheme.

The main objectives of the scheme are: i) Optimization of fish production and productivity; ii) Generation of employment; iii) Improving socio-economic conditions of fishers; and iv) Increasing per capita availability and consumption of fish.

The pattern of assistance on developmental activities will be shared on 75:25 basis by the Centre and the State in respect of all programmes. In respect of two new programmes viz. Aquatic Quarantine and Inspection Unit and Network of Diagnostic Laboratories for Aquatic Animal Health, 100% expenditure will be borne by the Centre.

a) Development of freshwater Aquaculture:

- 429 Fish Farmers Development Agencies (FFDA) have already been established to provide a package of technical financial and extension support to fish farmers. National average productivity from FFDA ponds is 2200 kg/ha/annum and the agencies are to be continued to cover more areas under scientific culture and to train fish farmers.

b) Development of Brackishwater Aquaculture:

- 39 Brackishwater Fish Farmers Development Agencies (BFDA) have been established in all coastal States to provide technical, financial and extension support to shrimp farmers. Taking into consideration the vast brackishwater land available in the country, these agencies are to play a major role to utilize the potential area for increased production for foreign exchange earnings and generating employment.

c) Aquatic Quarantine Inspection Unit to be set up to advise current needs arising out of liberalized international trade to examine the consignment of aquatic animals entering India.

- Two units are to be set up one in east coast (Chennai) and one at West Coast (Mumbai)
- The activities would be coordinated at the Head Quarters (New Delhi).
- A small unit to be set up at NBFGR, Lucknow (ICAR Fisheries Institute) to provide guidelines on the latest developments in quarantine facilities and to coordinate with the scientific organisation.

d) Network of Diagnostic Labs for Aquatic Animal Health:

i) Setting up of 30 surveillance centres in States to provide field information.
ii) Nine centres of expertise with virology facility, immuno-diagnostic facility and molecular diagnostic facility.
iii) Centre for exotic diseases of aquatic organisms.

- To diagnose diseases in the country
- To detect pathogens of concern
- To provide health certification of imported species
- To provide consultancy and information
- Training of fish health officers.

e) Development of Cold-water Fisheries:

 Great potential for production of food fishes and for game fishing in hilly terrain of the country.
 Package of technology and practices are to be delivered to the local population through training, extension & financial support.

f) Development of waterlogged areas into Aquaculture Estates:

 To utilize the vast area of the resource covering flood plain wetlands, (beels, mauns) and derelict water bodies by building up and optimize aquaculture practices.
 To demonstrate suitable technologies in selected areas.
 To augment fish production.

g) Productive utilization of inland Saline/Alkaline Water for Aquaculture:

In India a huge salt affected land is available in hot semi arid and arid eco-region. The scheme would help:

 To utilize these water areas for raising commercial crops of fin and shellfish.
 To impart technology to farmers
 To augment fish production and to generate employment.

h) Integrated Development of Inland Capture Fisheries Resources (Development of Reservoir Fisheries)

A production of 50-100 kg/ha/year can be realized from large and medium reservoirs by adoption of scientific management practices. Small reservoirs have the potential to yield 200-300 kg/ha/year. The present magnitude of 3.15 million ha can be achieved under scheme through:

 Stocking, management, harvesting and post harvest activities.
 Providing seed rearing facilities at reservoirs
 Improving infrastructure facilities
 Training to upgrade the skill on scientific management of reservoirs.

Development of Freshwater Aquaculture (FFDAs) - Ongoing Component

	Description of Items	Rate
1.	Construction of new ponds	Rs.2.00 lakh/ha in the plain areas. Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs. 40,000/ha for all farmers except SCs/STs for whom it will be Rs.50,000/ha (25%) Rs.3.0 lakh/ha in the hill States/Districts and North-Eastern region. Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs.60,000/ha for all farmers except SCs/STs for whom it will be Rs.75,000/ha (25%).
2.	Reclamation/Renovation of ponds/tanks	Rs. 60,000/ha. Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs.12,000/ha for all farmers except SCs/STs for whom it will be Rs.15,000/ha (25%).
3.	Cost of inputs	a) Finfish Culture - Rs.30,000/ha Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs.6,000/ha for all farmers except SCs/STs for whom it will be Rs.7,500/ha (25%) b) Freshwater prawn culture - Unit cost Rs. 1.20 lakh per ha. Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs.24,000/- per ha
4.	Running Water fish culture in hilly areas as well as in plain areas	Rs.20,000/unit of 100 sq. meters. The above cost is inclusive of Rs.4,000 towards inputs. Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs.4,000/- unit for all farmers except SCs/STs for whom it will be Rs.5,000/unit (25%). Ceiling of 3 units for each farmer in terms of admissibility of grant.
5.	Integrated Fish Farming	Rs.80,000/ha. Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs.16,000/ha for all farmers except SCs/STs for whom it will be Rs.20,000/ha (25%).
6.	Aerators/Pumps		Rs.50,000/unit of two 1hp aerators/one 5hp diesel pump. Subsidy @ 25% with a ceiling of Rs.12,500/- for each set of aerators/pump for all categories of farmers who have reached a level of production of 3000 kg/ha/year. Maximum of two 1hp aerators/one 5hp diesel pump for one hectare water area will be admissible.
7.	Freshwater Fish Seed Hatchery		Rs.8 lakh for a fish seed hatchery with 10 million (fry) capacity for the plain areas and Rs.12 lakh for same capacity in the hill States/Districts and NE Region. Subsidy @ 10% with a ceiling of Rs.80,000/- and Rs.1.20 lakhs in the plain and hilly areas respectively to entrepreneurs only.
8.	Fish Feed Units		Small Units - Unit cost is Rs.5 lakh with a capacity of 1.2 quintals /day. The subsidy would be @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh per unit to entrepreneurs.
9.	Training of fish farmers		Stipend @ Rs.100/- per day during training period of 10 days and a lump sum of Rs.100/- towards travel expenses/field visits.
10.	Establishment of freshwater prawn seed hatchery		(i)Unit cost is Rs.30 lakhs for a large freshwater prawn hatchery with a minimum capacity of 25 million PL/year. This would be one time grant to the States for establishment of hatchery at State level. (ii)Unit cost is Rs.8 lakhs for a small hatchery of 5-10 million PL/Year capacity. Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs.1.60 lakhs to entrepreneurs as one time grant.
11.	Establishment of laboratories at State level for water quality and fish health investigations		Unit cost is Rs.30 lakhs (Rs.25 lakh for the construction of building and Rs.5 lakh for equipment, glassware & chemicals, etc.). This would be one time grant to the States. Operational and other recurring cost would be met by the respective States.
12.	Provision of soil and water testing kits to each FFDA		Unit cost of each soil and water testing kit is Rs.30,000. The kits are sanctioned once to each FFDA as one time grant.
13.	Setting up of integrated units, including hatcheries for ornamental fishes		Unit cost is Rs.15 lakhs which includes hatchery of 5-10 million (fry) capacity. Subsidy @ 10% with a maximum ceiling of Rs.1.50 lakh to all categories of fish farmers.
14.	Transportation of fish/prawn seed		This will be applicable only for the hill States/Districts and North-Eastern Region. Subsidy @ Rs.20 for 1000 fry transported to all FFDAs. Not applicable to individual fish farmer.
15.	Purchase of Vehicles		50% cost of vehicle for each new FFDA and 50% cost for the replaced vehicle (second vehicle).

- Expenditure on all items above except purchase of vehicles (item 15) will be shared on 75:25 basis between Government of India and States.

- The above assistance under FFDA programme is available only once to a beneficiary.

- Subsidy for the construction of new ponds and tanks, reclamation/renovation of ponds/tanks and first year inputs to an individual beneficiary up to 5 ha is available with or without institutional finance in the plain areas and 1.0 ha in the hill States/Districts on pro-rata basis.

Development of Brackishwater Aquaculture (BFDAs) - Ongoing Component

	Description of Items	Rate
1.	Renovation or construction of brackishwater fish farms	Beneficiaries will be small shrimp farmers having land holding of 2 ha or less. 25% cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 40,000/- per ha as subsidy.
2.	For training of shrimp farmers	Training part could be managed by the State Governments by availing assistance under another scheme on Fisheries Training and Extension or could provide specific/specialized training through the centers of expertise on surveillance centers proposed under the programme at Sl.No.5 below.
3.	Establishment of Demonstration-cum-Training center	One time GOI’s share of grants amounting to Rs. 5.00 lakh.

NEW ACTIVITIES

Aquatic Quarantine and Inspection Unit (AQIU)

Unit Headquarter at Delhi and supporting staff at NBFGR (ICAR Institute) and nodal units one each on east and west coast. 100% expenditure will be incurred by the Centre.

Network of Diagnostic Laboratories for Aquatic Animal Health

100% expenditure will be incurred by the Centre.

Expenditure on items from 1 to 3 above will be shared on 75:25 basis between GOI and States. On items 4 and 5 above, 100% expenditure will be borne by the GOI.

Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture (New Component)

	Description of Items	Rate
1.	Preparation of resource survey report/feasibility report	Rs. 5 lakh as one time grant to the State Government
2.	Short term investigations, breeding or rearing etc.	Rs. 5 lakh as one time grant to the State Government
3.	Construction, renovation, extension or remodeling of fish farms	One time grant. Amount to be decided on the merit of the proposal
4.	Farming units for coldwater fish species and first year inputs	Unit cost of Rs. 35,000/- (Rs. 25,000/- plus Rs.10,000/-) for a unit size - 15m x 2m x 1m. Subsidy to beneficiaries @ 20% with a maximum ceiling of Rs. 7,000/- per unit.
5.	Units for running water fish culture	Unit cost including inputs Rs. 42,500/-. Subsidy to beneficiaries @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs. 8,500/- per unit.
6.	Feed units	Rs. 10 lakhs per unit as one time grant to State Governments
7.	Training of fish farmers	Stipend @ Rs.100/- per day of training (for a period of 10 days) and a lump sum payment of Rs.100/- towards travel expenses/field visits per trainee.
8.	Purchase of vehicle	Purchase of one vehicle under the scheme is allowed. Expenditure to be shared on 50:50 basis by the Centre and the states.

Expenditure on all the above items except sl. No. 8 (purchase of vehicle) to be shared on 75:25 basis by the Centre and States.

Development of Waterlogged Areas - (New Component)

	Description of Items	Rate
1.	Development of Waterlogged areas	Unit cost Rs. 1.25 lakh/ha Subsidy @ 20% to the beneficiary with a ceiling of Rs. 25,000/- per ha.
2.	Inputs (fish/prawn) seed, feed, manure, fertilizers, preventing measures for disease, transportation charges, etc.)	Unit cost Rs. 75,000/- per ha Subsidy @ 20% to the beneficiary with a ceiling of Rs. 15,000/- per ha.
3.	Training	Stipend @ Rs.100/- per day during training (maximum period of 10 days) and a lump sum payment of Rs.100/- towards travel expenses/field visits per trainee.

Expenditure on all the above items will be shared on 75:25 basis by the Centre and States.

Productive Utilization of Inland Saline/Alkaline Waters for Aquaculture (New Component)

	Description of Items	Rate
1.	Cost for construction	Unit cost Rs. 2.5 lakh/ha Subsidy @ 20% with ceiling of Rs.50,000/- per ha
2.	Input cost	Unit cost Rs. 1 lakh/ha Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs. 20,000/- per ha
3.	Training	Stipend @ Rs.100/- per day during training (maximum period of 10 days) and a lump sum payment of Rs.100/- towards travel expenses/field visits per trainee.

Expenditure on all the above items will be shared on 75:25 basis by the Centre and States.

Inland Capture Fisheries (Reservoirs/Rivers etc.) - New Component

	Description of Items	Rate
1.	Cost for construction	Unit cost Rs. 2.5 lakh/ha Subsidy @ 20% with ceiling of Rs.50,000/- per ha
2.	Input cost	Unit cost Rs. 1 lakh/ha Subsidy @ 20% with a ceiling of Rs. 20,000/- per ha
3.	Training	Stipend @ Rs.100/- per day during training (maximum period of 10 days) and a lump sum payment of Rs.100/- towards travel expenses/field visits per trainee.

Expenditure on all the above items will be shared on 75:25 basis by the Centre and States.

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Development of Brackishwater Aquaculture (BFDAs) - Ongoing Component