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Sub: Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme on “development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture” in States/ UTs during 2006- 07 - Administrative Approval - Reg.
Sir,
I am directed to convey the administrative approval of Government of India for implementation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme on “Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture” under macro-management approach in States/ UTs during 2006-07 at an outlay of Rs. 9,00,00,000/- (Rupees Nine Crores only). Components approved under the scheme are i) Development of Freshwater Aquaculture; ii) Development of Brackishwater Aquaculture; iii) Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture; iv) development of waterlogged areas; v) Productive Utilization of Inland Saline/ Alkaline Soils for Aquaculture and vi) Integrated Development of Inland Capture Resources (reservoirs/ rivers etc.).
2. The expenditure on developmental activities will be shared on 75:25 basis by the Government of India and the State/ UT Governments in respect of all aforesaid components. The two components namely, Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Brackishwater Aquaculture will be implemented by a single agency (FFDA). The remaining four components will be implemented through the Fisheries Department of the respective States/ UTs. The States/ UTs will be required to bear full cost on base as well as incremental staff salary, maintenance of vehicle, office contingencies and acquisition of land wherever necessary, etc. The cost towards purchase of vehicles will, however, be continued to be shared on 50:50 basis between the Government of India and the State/ UT Governments.
3. The Government of India’s share is in the form of grant-in-aid for all he items given in Annexure-I to VI as per the approved norms. Subsidy on these items will be given only once to a beneficiary. In addition to individual beneficiary, the financial assistance under the above components of the scheme will also be available to self-Help Group, Women Groups, and Fisheries Cooperative Societies etc. The State/ UT Governments on these components will make a matching contribution.
4. Besides subsidy on the approved items under the scheme the balance amount for these items may be obtained as loan made available to the beneficiary through FFDAs/ States/ UTs Fisheries Department from lead banks/ participating banks. Subsidy for all approved items under the scheme can also be given to a beneficiary if the remaining cost of items is contributed by him from his/ her own resources and is duly certified by the FFDAs/ States/ UTs Fisheries department.
5. Quarterly/ Annual progress reports indicating physical and financial achievements shall be furnished regularly in the prescribed proforma which was earlier communicated to the State/ UT Government.
6. The accounts of the agency shall be subject to audit by Chartered Accountants appointed by the agency and/ or by such officers of Government of India/ State/ UT Governments as required under the rules and report should be intimated to this Ministry.
7. The State/ UT Governments are requested to send their proposals for the various components complete in all aspects immediately. The proposals must be accompanied by detailed progress reports of the Central share released during the proceeding years and reasons for shortfalls, if any, etc. The availability of budgetary provision in the State Budget should be specifically indicated in the proposal.
8. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division vide their Dy. No. 91/FA/2006 dated 12/04/06.
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