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 

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.