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

                                                                                                __________

            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 & Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture,
Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001.
Telefax: 2307 0279
e-mail shobhamarwah@hotmail.com