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 & Fisheries, 
Ministry of Agriculture, 
Krishi Bhavan, 
New Delhi – 110 001. 
Phone: 011-23386099
Email: acfy@hub.nic.in or
slpjay@hotmail.com