The vast and varied inland water areas constitute an important fisheries resource of the State.

During 2000 01 the inland fish production reached a peak share of 13% of the total fish production of the State and declined slightly thereafter, and remained steady at around 11% during 2002-06. However, at national level more than 50% of the total fish production is contributed by the inland sector. The Inland fish production potential has to be tapped properly by the promotion of inland fisheries and aquaculture in a sustainable manner. This would be possible through the diversification of aquaculture and bringing new areas lying idle under the fold of fish culture. As per the Government Order No. GO(MS) No. 15/07/F&PD dated 09.04.2007 , the State Government have approved the Master Plan for Fisheries development in Kerala aimed at increasing inland fish production from the current level of 75000 tonnes to 2 lakh tonnes over a period of ten years. In order to achieve this; added emphasis has to be given for the development of inland fisheries and aquaculture for the productive utilization of inland water bodies hitherto lying by and large idle and under exploited. The Master plan for fisheries also aims at enhancing and developing aquaculture for the economic and general well being of the state and ensuring food and livelihood security of the people. The district wise details of area targeted for development of aquaculture are given below:
Freshwater area in Ha I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Thiruvananthapuram Kollam Pathanamthitta Alappuzha Kottayam Idukki Ernakulam Thrissur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikkode Wayanad Kannur Kasaragod
TOTAL

Sl.No

Name of District 50 50 50 150 500 50 150 100 150 50 50 50 50 50

1500

Brackish water Area in Ha III 150 150 150 300 600 150 150 150 150 100 150 100 100 100
2500

II 50 100 100 250 600 100 100 200 100 100 100 50 50 100
2000

I -100 -200 50 -200 100 -50 100 -100 100

1000

II -100 -200 50 -200 200 -50 100 -200 100

1200

III -150 -200 --300 300 --150 -300 100

1500

Components of the proposal The major components of the proposal are the following. 1. Programmes for diversification of freshwater aquaculture in inland sector. 2. Programmes for diversification of brackish water aquaculture. 3. Programmes for the development of infrastructure in inland sector. 4. Programmes for the development of extension and training. 5. Programme for marketing support.

Sl.N o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Name of scheme Fresh water fish culture in ponds and tanks Paddy and Fish/ prawn culture in Padasekharams/ derelict water bodies Integrated fish farming Ornamental fish production units Fish seed rearing units Fish seed production units/ seed banks including cold water fish Fish feed production units Larvivorous fish culture/ production units Establishment of quality control labs Reverine/Brackish water/Estuarine fisheries stock enhancement programmes including Sanctuaries Establishment of Demonstration farms/ Panchayat level community fish ponds Shrimp Farming in Pokkali Fields / in private ponds Mussel/Oyster/clam/crab farming Sea weed culture Fin fish cage and pen culture Crab culture Depuration units Integrated training programme on aquaculture Establishment of Extension service units/ Documentation etc. Mobile aqua clinics Preparation of study materials/ Hand books / Documentation etc. Insurance scheme for Farmers (FFDA/BFFDA) Establishment of Farmers Club Marketing support and publicity campaign

Area in Ha 3750 2250 260

No, of Unit 150 300 25 10 50 5

In all Districts In all Districts 3700 450 150 300 300 15 In all Districts In all Districts 5 Nos. In all Districts All farmers In all Local Bodies In all Districts

Description of Components ROLE OF LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT Selection of Beneficiaries The beneficiaries under the project will be individual farmers, farmers groups, farmers co-operatives, Padasekhara Samithis , lassies of water bodies, Bodies, owners of by the President Local holy ponds, NGOs and Other Departments having water of the Local Self Government and Matsyabhavan

bodies.. The selection of beneficiaries will be carried out by a committee headed Officer/Authorised fisheries Officer as convenor. The Co-ordinator (Aquaculture) will be a member in that committee. Standing Committee Chairman of various Committees of the Local Body and the Secretary of the Local body are other members of the Committee. The selected list of beneficiaries will be forwarded to

the District Approval Committee (DAC) headed by Chairperson, District Planning Committee and District Fisheries Officer as Convenor. Inter Departmental Co-ordination The co-operation of other departments like Panchayat, Irrigation, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Various Banks, NABARD etc. is to be ensured. Like wise, the co-operation of various agencies and institutions also be ensured by the Fisheries Department for the success of the programme. The District Collectors may take initiatives for the effective co-ordination of various departments and agencies. Project Implementation During the first year of the project survey of suitable ponds and tanks will be organised, with the active participation of the local self government. Culturable ponds identified by Local bodies will be leased out to interested farmers groups/societies, such farmers groups / societies will be eligible to become beneficiaries of this project. The Local body can also take up the project in their water bodies. Intensive training on various aspects of fish/ shrimp culture will be imparted to farmers at local level. The farms found suitable for fish culture will be prepared for fish/ shrimp culture. Pond preparation practices like de-weeding, pond clearing, reclamation of ponds, water inlet- outlet arrangements etc. will be done by the beneficiaries them selves. Good quality fish/ shrimp seed will be made available for stocking in the ponds. Reclamation/ renovation subsidy, Seed, feed and manure will be provided free of cost to the farmers during the first year. The seeds required for the programme will be procured from Government farms, Seed Rearing Groups, Seed Banks FFDA sponsored hatcheries and Matsyafed hatcheries. After seeding, fish / shrimp rearing practices will be undertaken by the farmers groups/ societies. The water management, manuring, feeding, growth monitoring etc. will be carried out under the guidance of the Government Agency and Fisheries Department. Final stage of the programme will be the harvesting and marketing of the cultivated fish/ shrimp, under the supervision of local Panchayats. Training and extension programmes. Human Resource Development Programmes (HRDP) will be organised under the project such as (a) Resource persons training programme, (b) Farmers training programme, (c) Entrepreneurship development programme and (d) Organisation of study tours for farmers. Resource persons and farmers training programmes will be organised with the funding support from National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) through NIFAM and KILA. Selected farmers will be trained on

various aspects of scientific fish culture, spawn rearing, fish seed production etc. Stipend for the farmers @ 125/- per day for a period of 10days during training and a lump of Rs. 500/- towards travel expenses/ field visits will be given. Honorarium @ Rs. 500/- per day for 5 days and TA @ Rs. 2500/- will be given to the resource persons. Voluntary Technical Corps A large number of technically qualified people who can act as consultants to the fish farmers at the Panchayat/Municipality level is required for constant monitoring to achieve better result. The Department of Fisheries is not in a position to mobilise so much personnel. About 210 students and alumni of various Fisheries Educational Institutions like the College of Fisheries (KAU), School of Industrial Fisheries and School of Marine Science (CUSAT) Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries (KU) and (MGU), can come forward to serve voluntarily as Technical Consultants (Voluntary Technical Corps) through out the culture period. Role of Department Agencies in implementing the project 1. Agency for Development of Aquaculture in Kerala (ADAK)

2. Brackish water Fish Farmers Development Agency (BFFDA) 3. Fish Farmers Development Agency (FFDA) 4. Agency for Fisheries Resource Management (FIRMA) 5. Matsyafed 6. Coastal Development Agency (CDA) The above agencies are responsible for implementing the project, according to the direction of the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC). The SLSC will decide the schemes to be implemented by each agency. The fund already with FFDAs and BFFDAs will be re- allotted to above agencies by SLSC after ascertaining the requirement by each agency. ADAK will act as the Nodal agency for keeping the accounts of the Project Implementing Cell in the Directorate of Fisheries. Panchayat level Farmers Clubs Panchayat level farmers clubs will be promoted to improve management practices, information exchange and extension as well as to facilitate timely supplies of quality inputs, crop insurance cover and product sale. Priority attention will be given for capacity building of these farmers to improve local management of aquaculture. Panchayat level farmers clubs will be taken into confidence for facilitating implementation of Good Management Practices (GMP). Local body will select a qualified fish farmer / youth / Rtd Scientist/ Rtd Fisheries Officer as the Co-ordinator (Aquaculture) from that Panchayat area to organize Farmers Club and he can effectively co-ordinate with different programmes of

aquaculture within that Panchayat and also for assisting the local body for preparation of various aquaculture projects of the Local Body. Unit cost for establishing one such Farmers Club is calculated as Rs.10000/ annum and 30% of the unit cost i.e.; Rs.3000/ will be provided as grant from the project. In the 1st year this grant will be met from FFDA/BFFDA fund and during 2nd and 3rd year, the grant to the Farmers Club will be met equally from the fund sanctioned by the State Government and Local body. Balance amount for functioning the Farmers Club will be contributed by the fish farmers themselves as membership fee who are becoming the members of the club. All farmers club will be registered with the Local Body itself. Nominal remuneration can be provided to the Co-ordinator (Aquaculture) from this fund and the rate of membership fee and remuneration to the Co-ordinator (Aquaculture) can be decided by the Local body itself. There should be an Executive Committee for the Farmers club under the chairmanship of the Panchayat President. The Secretary of the Local Body will be the convenor and all ward members and selected 4 or 5 farmers, Matsyabhavan Officer / Authorised Fisheries Officer and the Co-ordinator (Aquaculture) are other members of the committee. All accounts and records will be maintained in every club by the Co-ordinator (Aquaculture) and will be audited by the Secretary of the Local Body periodically.

Required Fund and Source

Year FFDA/BFFDA First Year(2008-09) (Rs. in lakhs) Second Year(200910) (Rs. in lakhs) Third Year(20102011) (Rs. in lakhs) TOTAL 1011.03 394.435 402.885 1808.35 Source of fund State Govt. Nil 147.9125 147.9125 295.825 LGS Nil 147.9125 147.9125 295.825 Total 1011.03 690.26 698.71 2400.00

Details of cost estimates with respect to each component

Sl.No

Name of Scheme Freshwater fish culture in pond and tanks (including renovation/reclamation) Paddy and fish/ prawn culture in Padasekharams/ derelict water bodies Integrated Fish Farming Ornamental fish production units Fish seed rearing units Larvivorous fish culture/ production units Stock enhancement programmes Establishment of Demonstration farms/ Panchayat level community fish ponds Insurance scheme for Farmers Shrimp Farming in Pokkali Fields / in private ponds Mussel/Oyster/clam culture Sea weed culture Fin fish cage culture/Pen culture Crab culture Fish seed production units/ seed banks including cold water fish Fish feed production units Establishment of quality control labs Depuration units Integrated training Programmes on aquaculture Establishment of Extension service units Mobile aqua clinics Preparation of study materials/ Hand books, Documentation etc. Establishment of Farmers Club Marketing support and publicity campaign TOTAL

No.of units

Unit cost (Rs.) 90000 1,20,000 80,000 1,50,000 25,000 50000 1,00,000 1,00,000 3000 160000 10,000 1,60,000 50000 50,000 800000 500000 10,00,000 140000 10000 500000 10,000

Total outlay (Rs. In lakh) 1436.25 1200.00 208.00 225.00 75.00 25.00 42.00 14.00 117.60 2400.00 45.00 240.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 50.00 50.00 21.00 78.00 108.00 25.00 21.00 210.00 24.80 7115.65

Total subsidy (Rs. In lakh) 356.25 435.00 41.60 60.00 30.00 10.00 42.00 14.00 117.60 740.00 11.25 60.00 37.50 37.50 20.00 10.00 50.00 7.50 78.00 108.00 25.00 21.00 63.00 24.80 2400.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

3750 ha 2250 ha 260 ha 150 300 50 14 districts 14 districts 9960 ha 3700 ha 450 150 300 300 25 10 5 15 14 districts 14 districts 5 Nos 14 districts In all Local Bodies 14 districts

Component wise details of physical and financial phasing

Sl.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Programme Freshwater fish culture in ponds and tanks (ha) Paddy and fish/prawn culture in padasekharams/ derelict water bodies (ha) Integrated Fish Farming (ha) Ornamental fish production (Units) Fish seed rearing centres (Units) Larvivorous fish culture/ production (Units) Stock enhancement programmes Establishment of Demonstration farms/Panchayath level community fish ponds Insurance schemes for farmers Shrimp Farming in Pokkali fields/in private ponds (ha) Mussel/Oyster/Calm culture (Units) Sea weed culture (Units) Fin fish cage culture/ pen culture (Units) Crab culture (Units) Fish seed production units/ seed banks including cold water fish Fish feed production units Establishment of quality control labs (Nos) Depuration units Integrated training programmes on aquaculture Establishment of Extension Service Units Mobile aqua clinics Preparation of study materials /Hand books/ documentation etc. Establishment of Farmers Club Marketing support and publicity campaign Total

Physical phasing I II III 1000 500 100 50 100 20 1250 750 80 50 100 20 1500 1000 80 50 100 10

Total 3750 2250 260 150 300 50

Financial phasing (Rs. in lakhs) I II III Total 900.00 600.00 80.00 75.00 25.00 10.00 14.00 270.00 300.00 64.00 75.00 25.00 10.00 14.00 5.00 39.45 320.00 15.00 80.00 50.00 50.00 80.00 25.00 20.00 7.00 20.00 36.00 10.00 4.50 70.00 8.26 1598.21 266.25 300.00 64.00 75.00 25.00 5.00 14.00 4.00 39.15 480.00 15.00 80.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 7.00 20.00 36.00 6.00 70.00 4.26 1675.66 1436.25 1200.00 208.00 225.00 75.00 25.00 42.00 14.00 117.60 2400.00 45.00 240.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 50.00 50.00 21.00 78.00 108.00 25.00 21.00 210.00 24.80 7115.65

5 2600 1000 150 50 100 100 10 3 2 5

5 3280 1200 150 50 100 100 10 5 2 5

4 4080 1500 150 50 100 100 5 2 1 5

14 9960 3700 450 150 300 300 25 10 5 15

5.00 39.00 1600.00 15.00 80.00 50.00 50.00 80.00 15.00 20.00 7.00 38.00 36.00

15.00 10.50

700

700

70.00 12.28 3841.78

Component with details of phasing of total subsidy

Sl.No 1

Programme Fresh water fish culture in ponds and tanks (ha) Paddy and fish/prawn culture in padasekharams/ derelict water bodies (ha) Integrated Fish Farming Ornamental fish production (units) Fish seed rearing centres (units) Larvivorous fish culture/ production (units) Stock enhancement programmes Establishment of Demonstration farms/Panchayath level community fish ponds Insurance schemes and farmers (ha) Shrimp Farming in Pokkali fields/in private ponds (ha) Mussel/Oyster/Calm culture (units) Sea weed culture (units) Fin fish cage culture (units) Crab culture (units) Fish seed production units / seed banks including cold water fish Fish feed producion units Establishment of quality controll labs (nos) Depuration units Integrated training programmes on aquaculture Establishment of Extension Service Units Mobile aqua clinics Preparation of study materials/Hand books/ documentation etc. Establishment of Farmers Club Marketing support and publicity campaign Total

Rate of subsidy (Rs) * 18000/ha

Physical phasing I II III

Total

Financial phasing (Rs. in lakhs) I II III Total

1000

1250

1500

3750

180.00

90.00

86.25

356.25

24000/ ha 16,000/ha 40000 10000 20000 100%

500

750

1000

2250

120.00

150.00

165.00

435.00

3 4 5 6 7

100 50 100 20 14

80 50 100 20 14

80 50 100 10 14

260 150 300 50 42

16.00 20.00 10.00 4.00 14.00

12.80 20.00 10.00 4.00 14.00

12.80 20.00 10.00 2.00 14.00

41.60 60.00 30.00 10.00 42.00

100%

14

5.00

5.00

4.00

14.00

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

50% ** 40000/ha 2500 40000 12500 12500 80000 100000 100% 50000 100%

2600 1000 150 50 100 100 10 3 2 5

3280 1200 150 50 100 100 10 5 2 5

4080 1500 150 50 100 100 5 2 1 5

9960 3700 450 150 300 300 25 10 5 15

39.00 400.00 3.75 20.00 12.50 12.50 8.00 3.00 20.00 2.50 26.00

39.45 155.00 3.75 20.00 12.50 12.50 8.00 5.00 20.00 2.50 26.00

39.15 185.00 3.75 20.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 2.00 10.00 2.50 26.00

117.60 740.00 11.25 60.00 37.50 37.50 20.00 10.00 50.00 7.50 78.00

20 21 22 23 24

100% 100% 100% 3000/ 700 700 3 2 5

36.00 15.00 10.50 21.00 12.28

1011.03

36.00 10.00 4.50 21.00 8.26

690.26

36.00 6.00 21.00 4.26

698.71

108.00 25.00 21.00 63.00 24.80

2400.00

First year subsidy for Reclamation/ renovation of fresh water fish farms including input cost (Rs. 12000 + 6000 = 18,000/). In 2 nd year, the previous year farmer

will get 75% of the input subsidy (@ Rs, 4500/) with out Reclamation/ renovation subsidy. In the 3rd year they will get 50% of the input subsidy (@ Rs.3000/). ** First year subsidy for construction or renovation of brackish water fish farms including input cost (Rs. 30000 + 10000 = 40,000/). In 2 nd year, the previous year farmer will get 75% of the input subsidy (@ Rs, 7500/) with out construction or renovation subsidy. In the 3rd year they will get 50% of the input subsidy (@ Rs.5000/). MONITORING AND EVALUATION To co-ordinate the implementation of various programmes under Matsya

Keralam project at State level, a State Level Guidance Council (SLGC) with the Honble Minister for Fisheries as Chairman and Secretary to Government as member Convenor. Other members of that Council consists of Secretaries to Government for Planning, Finance, Rural Development, Local Administration Departments, Director of Fisheries, MD Matsyafed, Executive Director ADAK, FIRMA,CDA Head of NABARD, Panchayat Department, CMFRI, CIFT, MPEDA, IFP, Fisheries College, Department of Aquatic Biology (Kerala University), Industrial Fisheries ( Cochin University), members of State Planning Board, Eminent Scientists, Academicians, Trade Union Leaders etc. the Committee provides guidance in respect of policies technical, environmental and socio- economic. A State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) will be constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director of Fisheries and convenor ship of the Special Officer and having the Additional Director of Fisheries, Joint Directors (HQ), Zonal Joint Directors, Executive Director ADAK, FIRMA, CDA, SAF, Commissioner, Kerala Fishermens Welfare Fund Board, Managing Director, Matsyafed, Finance Officer Fisheries Department, Administrative Officer, Deputy Director of Fisheries (Inland) and Deputy Director of Fisheries (Planning) as members. The District Level Steering Committee (DLSC) will be constituted with the District Panchayat President as Chairman, District Collector as Executive Director and District Fisheries Officer as Convenor. The membership consists of District Panchayat Secretary, District Panchayat Officer, District Agriculture Officer, District Animal Husbandry Officer, Lead District Manager of Banks, Representative of NABARD, ADAK,FIRMA, Chief Executive of BFFDA, District Officer Matsyafed, Standing Committee Chairman of District Panchayat, Block Panchayat Presidents, Three representatives each of Fisheries Scientists. Guidance and supervision in connection with activities of implementation of the programme at the District level is provided by the District Level Steering Committee.

The Panchayat Level Steering Committee (PLSC) headed by the President of the Local Self Government and Matsyabhavan Officer/Authorised Officer as convenor. The Co-ordinator (Aquaculture) will be a member in that committee. of the Local body are other members of the Committee. Standing Committee Chairman of various Committees of the Local Body and the Secretary

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