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Annual Report
2007 - 08
National Fisheries Development Board Blocks 401 - 402, Maitri Vihar, HUDA Commercial Complex, Ameerpet,
Hyderabad - 500 038, Andhra Pradesh
Phone No. : 040 - 23737256; Fax No. 040 - 23737208
WebSite : www.nfdb.org.in
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Published by
Chief Executive
Compilation & Editing
S. Ayyappan
C. Vasudevappa
E. V. Gopinath Sai
A. S. Upadhyay
Ch. Seshasayana Rao
Mary Regina B
Designing & Layout
Anil Verma
Official Language
H. C. Joshi
Printed by
Grafiko, New Delhi
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Contents
Sl. No. Contents Page Nos.
1. Message I
2. From Chief Executive’s Desk II
3. Introduction 1
4. Objectives of the Board 2-3
5. Governing Body 4-6
6. Executive Committee 6-8
7. Guidelines for NFDB Activities 8-18
8. Promotional Activities of the Board
9. New Initiatives
10. Proposed Office Complex
11. Meetings of the Board
12. Participation
13. Status of Funds Released
14. Auditor's Report
15. NFDB Staff
16. Experts Associated with Preparation of Guidelines
17. Visits by Dignitaries
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MESSAGE
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FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S DESK
Indian fisheries has been seeing several changes, challenges and opportunities. There are paradigm shifts
happening from capture fisheries to culture-based capture fisheries and further aquaculture, emerging
partnerships and growing domestic markets. In order to address these, the National Fisheries Development
Board took several steps during the year 2007-08. These include formulation of guidelines for financial support
to activities in areas of Intensive aquaculture in ponds and tanks, Reservoir fisheries, Coastal aquaculture,
Deep sea fishing and tuna processing, Mariculture, Sea ranching, Seaweed cultivation, Infrastructure for post-
harvest processing, Fish dressing centres and solar drying of fish, Domestic marketing and Innovative areas in
fisheries and aquaculture. These were developed in active consultation with the practising entrepreneurs and
financial agencies.
Capacity building at various levels starting with fishers and farmers to the fisheries officers and managers was
given emphasis through a large number of specialized programmes organized across the country through the
year. This also led to a wide network of agencies, both Government and non-Government, for training and
backstopping an array of activities. Quality seed, both of carp and shrimp, was focused upon, the former
through the financial support for stocking quality seed in reservoirs and the latter through steps for
establishment of a multiplication centre for SPF-shrimp seed. The other important ingredient of fish farming,
the feed, was considered with funding for establishment of feed mills.
The year was marked by intense interactions with a wide array of stakeholders representing different
organisations in the sector as also seed producers, farmers and traders involved in the production-to-
consumption chain. Efforts were made to develop models for fisheries development on a District-basis with
convergence of different agencies. Infrastructure development for the Board in terms of initiation of process for
own buildings in Hyderabad and recruitment of personnel were undertaken during the year. The period also
saw a meeting of the Governing Body and five meetings of the Executive Committee, providing guidance in
functioning of the Board.
I would like to place on record our gratitude to Shri Sharad Pawar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture,
Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Chairman, Governing Body of the NFDB, for his keen
interest and constant guidance in all aspects of the Board. Special thanks are due to Shri Taslimuddin, Hon’ble
Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry & Consumer Affairs and Vice Chairman of the Governing
Body. Our thanks are due to Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying &
Fisheries, Government of India for his counsel and encouragement. I would like to acknowledge the kind
guidance received from Dr. Mangala Rai, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research & Education and
Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research; Shri P.P. Mathur, Additional Secretary &
Financial Advisor, DAHD & F; Shri Ajay Bhattacharya, Joint Secretary (Fisheries), DAHD & F, in the
functioning of the Board. The support received from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Sri Venkateswara
Veterinary University in establishing the facilities of the Board is gratefully acknowledged. Thanks are due to
the Hon’ble Ministers of Fisheries of States, Members of the Governing Body and Executive Committee,
Functionaries of DAHD & F, Fisheries Departments of different States, Members of the NFDB Committees
and well wishers of the Board, for their association, valuable inputs and guidance.
15 April, 2008 (S. Ayyappan)
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INTRODUCTION
Fisheries and aquaculture play a key role in providing food and nutritional security to the people,
besides providing opportunities for livelihood. India is bestowed with huge untapped aquaculture
resources which have to be productively utilized for surging towards achieving the set target of
over 9 million tonnes during the 11th
plan period. In this context, enhancement of productivity
and production through intensive aquaculture, reservoir development through stocking quality
advanced fingerlings, cage and pen culture, adoption of innovative technologies, mariculture,
deep sea fishing for tuna and high valued species assumes importance. The felt need of the day to
be tackled by NFDB is reaching people with fresh and good quality fish under a hygienic
environment that provides an opportunity for establishing domestic marketing networks. It is
envisaged that NFDB would also be a platform for public-private partnerships for fish
production, processing and marketing.
In pursuance of the decision of the Government of India, National Fisheries Development Board
was set up at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Being an autonomous organization under the
administrative control of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry
of Agriculture, Govt. of India, it has been registered with the Office of the Registrar of Societies,
Hyderabad on 10th
July 2006 with the registration number 933 of 2006.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE BOARD
To bring major activities relating to fisheries and aquaculture for focussed attention and
professional management
To coordinate activities pertaining to fisheries undertaken by different
Ministries/Departments in the Central Government and also coordinate with the
State/Union Territory Governments
To improve production, processing, storage, transport and marketing of the products of
capture and culture fisheries
To achieve sustainable management and conservation of natural aquatic resources
including the fish stocks
To apply modern tools of research and development including biotechnology for
optimizing production and productivity from fisheries
To provide modern infrastructure mechanisms for fisheries and ensure their effective
management and optimum utilization
To generate substantial employment
To train and empower women in the fisheries sector
To enhance contribution of fish towards food and nutritional security
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CONSTITUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY
There shall be a Governing Body which will consist of the following:
Sl. No. Address Designation
1. Minister for Agriculture,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Chairman
2. Minister of State
in-charge Department of
Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Vice Chairman
3. Member (Agriculture),
Planning Commission,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Member
4. to 33. Ministers in-charge of Fisheries
of the States and UTs
Members
34. Secretary,
Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Member
35. Secretary,
Department of Agriculture and Cooperation,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Member
36. Secretary,
Department of Agriculture Research and Education,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Member
37. Secretary,
Department of Commerce,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Member
38. Secretary,
Ministry of Food Processing Industries,
Government of India, (Ex-Off icio)
Member
39. Secretary,
Ministry of Panchayati Raj,
Government of India, (Ex-Officio)
Member
40. Chairman,
Coastal Aquaculture Authority,
Chennai. (Ex-Officio)
Member
41. Chairman,
NABARD,
Mumbai. (Ex-Officio)
Member
42. to 50. Representatives (to be nominated)
of groups and associations of fish farmers,
fishing craft operators and exporters.
Members
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Functions and Powers of the Governing Body
Consider and decide on the programmes of activities of the Board and to add new
schemes for ongoing activities of the Board.
Appoint auditors for the Board.
Consider the Annual Report, Audited accounts and balance sheet of the Board for the
outgoing years.
Add to and amend, with the prior approval of the Government of India, the rules of the
Board.
Supervise generally the functions of the Executive Committee and to provide guidance
hereto.
Delegate any of its powers by resolution to the Executive Committee/ Committees
constituted by Chief Executive or any other officer of the Board.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
There shall be an Executive Committee of the Board, which shall consist of the following:
Sl. No. Address Designation
1. Secretary,
Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India,
New Delhi. (Ex-Officio)
Chairman
2. Financial Advisor & Additional Secretary,
Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India,
New Delhi. (Ex-Officio)
Member
3. Advisor (Agriculture),
Planning Commission,
Government of India,
New Delhi. (Ex-Officio)
Member
4. Joint Secretary (Fisheries),
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying &
Fisheries, Government of India,
New Delhi. (Ex-Officio)
Member
5. Joint Secretary,
Ministry of Food Processing Industries,
Government of India,
New Delhi. (Ex-Officio)
Member
6. Managing Director,
NABARD, Mumbai. (Ex-Officio)
Member
7. Deputy Director General (Fisheries),
ICAR, New Delhi. (Ex-Officio)
Member
8. Chairman,
MPEDA, Kochi. (Ex-Officio)
Member
9. Member Secretary,
Coastal Aquaculture Authority,
Chennai. (Ex-Officio)
Member
10. to 13. Four Secretaries in charge of
Fisheries of State Governments
(to be nominated) (Ex-Officio)
Members
14. Chief Executive of NFDB
(to be appointed) (Ex-Officio)
Member-Secretary
Powers and Functions of the Executive Committee
The general superintendence, direction and the control of the affairs and functions of the
Board shall be vested in the Executive Committee in accordance with these bye- laws and
rules made therein for the furtherance of its objects, which may exercise all the powers
necessary or expedient for the purpose.
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Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing sub-rule, the Executive Committee
shall have the powers:
To prepare and execute detailed plans and programmes for the Board and to
consider and approve adjustment and re-appropriations of outlays for
different components/programmes within the overall outlay approved by the
Central Government for the plan projects of the Board, so as to carry on the
administration and management of the Board efficiently and effectively;
To receive grants, gifts, donations and contributions and to have custody of the
funds of the Board;
To prepare, revise and amend the budget estimates of the Board each year, and to
sanction the expenditure;
To institute and award fellowship, scholarships, prizes and medals;
To collaborate with any other organization in the matter of fisheries development
and to enter into agreements or contracts for and on behalf of the Board;
To sue and defend all legal proceedings on behalf of the Board;
To appoint, control, remove, suspend and dismiss staff as may be required to, for
the efficient management of the affairs of the Board and to relate the recruitment
and conditions of their service;
To appoint Committees or Sub Committees as and when required;
To delegate any of its powers by resolution to the Chief Executive or any other
officer of the Board.
The Executive Committee shall be competent to decide appointment of persons on
contract (for a period not exceeding six months at a time) , while creation of all regular
posts will need the approval of the Central Government.
All the matters to be placed before the Governing Body may as far as possible, in
first instance be placed before the Executive Committee for examination.
The Chairman of Executive Committee may, in extraordinary and emergency
circumstances, act for and in the name of the Executive Committee subject to the
ratification of such action by the Executive Committee within three months from the date
of such decision provided that if any action so taken by the Chairman in the interest of
the Board has the written concurrence of the Central Government, no ratification by the
Executive Committee shall be required.
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Chief Executive of the Board
The Chief Executive shall be the Principal Executive Officer of the Board. He shall be
appointed by the Chairman of the Governing Body of the Board with the previous
approval of the Central Government and shall hold office for such period and on such
conditions as may be specified by the Government.
It shall be the duty of the Chief Executive to coordinate and exercise general supervision
over all the activities of the Board. In this regard, the Chief Executive shall be
accountable to the Governing Body, the Executive Committee and the Central
Government.
He shall prescribe the duties of all officers and staff of the Board and shall exercise such
supervision and disciplinary control as may be necessary in accordance with the rules.
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GUIDELINES FOR NFDB ACTIVITIES
Intensive Aquaculture in Ponds and Tanks
Subsidy for construction of new ponds /renovation of existing ponds for intensive
farming
Input subsidy for existing and new tanks/ ponds for intensive fish production
Setting up of hatcheries by private entrepreneurs for fish seed production
Establishment of fish seed rearing units
Production and rearing of ornamental fishes
Exposure visits to field functionaries of Departments of Fisheries and progressive
farmers
Women empowerment in fisheries
Establishment of feed mills for shrimp / scampi / fish
Full financial assistance for training, demonstration and other promotional
activities
Reservoir Fisheries
Full financial assistance towards cost of fingerlings (>100 mm size) limited up to
Re 1/- per fingerling to be stocked into reservoirs for at least three years for stock
enhancement
Full assistance for training activities
Trout culture
20% of subsidy to the trout farmers as per subsidy scheme for construction of new
ponds /renovation of new ponds for intensive aqua farming
Full assistance for training and demonstration for trout fish farmers
Brackishwater / Coastal Aquaculture
Full financial assistance for training and demonstration on GMP’s in coastal
aquaculture
Deep sea fishing and Tuna processing
Equity participation to the extent of 20% to 30% in the units for building up of
adequate capacity for the processing and value addition of tuna
Full financial assistance for intensive training and demonstration programme
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Mariculture
20 % of subsidy for promoting diversification by shrimp hatcheries to take up
seed production of other finfish species (of commercial importance)
20% equity participation on investment for setting up of open sea cage culture by
entrepreneurs
Full financial assistance for setting up of cage mariculture projects for
demonstration purpose, at least for Molluscan farming including pearl culture
Sea ranching
Full financial support for setup of fish breeding and ranching Centers
Full financial support for promotion and training
Seaweed cultivation
Equity to the tune of 20% for establishment of seaweed processing plants
Full financial support for organizing the training programmes as per usual norms
of the NFDB
Infrastructure: Fishing harbours and landing centres
Need-based financial support to incomplete harbours and landing centres for
completion of works on critically needed additional facilities
Fish dressing Centres
20% subsidy to the Government organizations, women SHGs engaged in fisheries
and 20% equity for the private sector
Full financial support for organizing the training programmes as per usual norms
of the NFDB
Solar drying of fish
20% subsidy to the Government organizations, women SHGs engaged in fisheries
and 20% equity for the private sector
Domestic Marketing
20% equity for modernization of wholesale fish market
20 % subsidy on setting up of hygienic fish retail outlets
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Other related activities
Need based financial support on training and Fisheries promotional activities for
following programmes:
Aquaculture service centers
Installation of artificial fish habitats and fish aggregation devices
Technology Up gradation
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PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD During 2007-08, the following activities were undertaken by the Board:
Intensive Aquaculture in Ponds and Tank
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 437.42 lakhs to different agencies of ten states in
its endeavour to increase the inland fish production through Intensive Aquaculture in ponds and
tanks:
Sl.
No. States
No. of
agencies
Details of Agencies
State
Department
Corporations
/Federations NGOs
1 Arunachal Pradesh 1 1
2 Haryana 1 1
3 Karnataka 1 1
4 Kerala 1 1
5 Madhya Pradesh 1 1
6 Maharashtra 1 1
7 Manipur 2 1 1
8 Mizoram 1 1
9 Nagaland 1 1
10 Uttar Pradesh 1 1
TOTAL 11 8 2 1
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Establishment of hatcheries for production of fish seed
The NFDB has extended financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 20.00 lakhs to three states for
establishment of ten fish seed hatcheries as detailed below:
Training & Demonstration
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 589.89 lakhs to different agencies in 26 states
and one Union Territory towards imparting training to 22,827 beneficiaries during the year 2007-
08 as detailed below:
Sl.
No. States
No. of
agencies
Details of Agencies State
Department
Corporation /
Federatin KVKs NGOs Institutes Universities
1 Andhra Pradesh 6 5 1
2 Andaman &
Nicobar
1 1
3 Arunachal Pradesh 3 3
4 Assam 2 1 1
5 Bihar 5 1 1 1 1 1
6 New Delhi 1 1
7 Gujarat 2 2
8 Haryana 1 1
9 Jharkhand 2 1 1
10 Jammu & Kashmir 2 1 1
11 Karnataka 9 6 1 2
12 Kerala 4 1 2 1
13 Madhya Pradesh 34 1 31 2
14 Maharashta 4 2 1 1
15 Manipur 10 6 4
16 Mizoram 8 1 7
17 Nagaland 7 7
18 Orissa 3 1 2
19 Pondicherry 3 2 1
20 Punjab 1 1
21 Rajasthan 3 1 1 1
22 Sikkim 4 1 3
23 Tamil Nadu 8 7 1
24 Tripura 2 1 1
25 Uttar Pradesh 8 6 1 1
Sl.
No. States
Details
No. of hatcheries Agency
1 Karnataka 3 State Fisheries Department
2 Manipur 5 State Fisheries Department
3 Mizoram 2 State Fisheries Department
TOTAL 10
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26 Uttaranchal 1 1
27 West Bengal 6 1 5
TOTAL 140 11 1 102 14 5 7
NFDB - Training Programmes
Training programme on fresh water prawn
farming held at Raichur, Karnataka Training programme on Aquaculture
organised at Katiwar, Bihar
Training programme on Aquaculture at Rampur,
Sili, Uttar Pradesh Training programme on Sunderaban Area
development in West Bengal
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Publications brought out by different organisations during NFDB-funded training
programmes
Reservoir Fisheries Development
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 733.13 lakhs to different agencies of eight states for the
development of reservoir fisheries through stocking of fingerlings as detailed below:
Sl. No. States No. of Agencies Details of Agencies
State Department Corporations/
Federation
1 Arunachal Pradesh 1 1
2 Jharkhand 1 1
3 Karnataka 1 1
4 Maharashtra 1 1
5 Mizoram 1 1
6 Orissa 1 1
7 Tripura 1 1
8 West Bengal 1 1
TOTAL 8 7 1
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Training programmes
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 26.02 lakhs towards imparting training to 910
farmers in six states.
Sl. No. States No. of
Agencies
Details of Agencies
State
Department
Corporations/
Federation
Universities
1 Kerala 1 1
2 Maharashtra 2 1 1
3 Mizoram 1 1
4 Orissa 1 1
5 Tamil Nadu 1 1
6 West Bengal 2 1 1
TOTAL 8 4 2 2
Ceremonious stocking of Vanivilas Sagar reservoir in Karnataka
Stocking of advanced fingerlings of carp in Markonahalli reservoir in Karnataka from NFDB
funding under the Reservoir development
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Other Activities
Establishment of Feed Mill
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 310.00 lakhs to Department of Fisheries, Jammu
and Kashmir for establishment of a Trout fish feed mill.
Seaweed Cultivation
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 11.39 lakhs to different agencies of four states
for training and demonstration to 525 beneficiaries on seaweed cultivation as detailed below:
Sl.
No.
States No. of
Agencies
Details of Agencies
State Dept. KVKs NGOs
1 Gujarat 1 1
2 Kerala 1 1
3 Tamil Nadu 1 1
4 West Bengal 1 1
TOTAL 4 2 1 1
Training programmes
Training programme on seaweed cultivation organised by an NGO
in Nellore District Andhra Pradesh
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Coastal Aquaculture
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 57.35 lakhs to different agencies of five states
for training and demonstration to 2210 beneficiaries on good management practices of shrimp
culture as detailed below:
Sl.
No.
States No. of
agencies
Details of Agencies
State
Departments
KVKs NGOs Institutes Universitie
s
1 Andhra Pradesh 2 2
2 Karnataka 2 1 1
3 Kerala 2 1 1
4 Tamil Nadu 1 1
5 West Bengal 1 1
TOTAL 8 3 2 1 1 1
Dignitaries on the Dais and trainees who participated in NFDB assisted training programmes
organized by Sundarban Development Board, West Bengal
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Fish Dressing Centres and Solar Drying of Fish
The NFDB extended financial assistance of Rs. 16.03 lakhs to different agencies in three states
for training and demonstration to 810 beneficiaries as detailed below:
Sl.
No.
States No. of
Agencies
Details of Agencies
State
Department
s
Institutes Universities
1 Karnataka 1 1
2 Kerala 2 1 1
3 West Bengal 2 1 1
TOTAL 5 2 1 2
Domestic Marketing
The NFDB entered into an alliance with the National Centre for Agricultural Economics and
Policy, New Delhi for undertaking a study on domestic marketing in India and Rs. 52.19 lakhs
was released to the Organization for taking up of the study. Specific meetings were held with
farmers from different parts of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad and Nellore for establishing
domestic market networks.
Human Resource Development Programmes in Fisheries Sector
Capacity building for State Fisheries Officers through National Institute of Agricultural
Extension Management (MANAGE), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
Empowerment of public extension functionaries for achieving sustainability, orientation to the
new dimensions in the extension management, development of managerial skills and refreshing
NFDB Participation in Workshop on Domestic Marketing held at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
and display of products by M/s. Good Health Foods at Hyderabad
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of the technical aspects is regarded as an important tool for bringing in a change to approaches
in enhancing fish productivity and profitability.
NFDB in collaboration with MANAGE, implemented training programmes for the field
functionaries of various State Departments of Fisheries / UT governments. Two training
programmes were conducted for Fisheries Officials of State/UT Govts, during 1-30 December,
2007 and 21 January - 19 February 2008, for a duration of one month each. In these two
programmes sixty four officials from 16 States and Puducherry participated
First Batch of Trainees Second Batch of Trainees
Inaugural function of First & Second batch of Training Programme at MANAGE, Hyderabad
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Trainees at field visits during training programme at Bhimabaram and Kaikaluru in
Andhra Pradesh
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NEW INITIATIVES
The NFDB entered into the following strategic alliances:
Collaboration with National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research,
New Delhi for studying on fish supply, demand and domestic marketing.
Collaboration with M/s Moana Technologies, Hong Kong, for establishment of a
Multiplication Centre for SPF shrimp seed, Penaeus monodon
Consultancy Services of M/s Guru Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore for a
framework for functioning of the Board
Memorandum of understanding with MANAGE, Ministry of Agriculture, Government
of India, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad for conducting training to field functionaries of
Departments of Fisheries of States/UTs in capacity building and management aspects in
fisheries sector.
Study by National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy (NCAP), New
Delhi on Exploring Market Opportunities for Fisheries Sector in India
In the recent past, fisheries sector in India has recorded a faster growth than crop and livestock
sectors. The sector contributes to the livelihood of a large section of economically
underprivileged population of the country. There are apprehensions that in an era of
commercialization, these poor fisher folks would be marginalized and a bulk of benefits would
be siphoned by the middlemen or the agri-business houses. Therefore, a system needs to be in
place so that the poor and underprivileged fisher folks take advantage of growing fisheries
sector. In other sectors, especially in dairy, poultry and horticulture, innovative institutions are
emerging (such as contract farming, farmers’ associations, cooperatives), which are reducing
transaction costs of the producers and ensuring procurements at remunerative prices. It is
possible to emulate some of the successful models of related sectors, especially in setting up
model collection centres / terminal markets / cold chains or regional and national fish marketing
through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism.
To address these issues, a comprehensive study has been commissioned with the National Centre
for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NCAP), New Delhi in collaboration with leading
fisheries institutes and colleges in the country for analysing the fish supply demand scenario in
the country and developing domestic marketing centers.
Objectives:
Project demand for and supply of fish and fish products in India.
Diagnose existing marketing structure, and assess their performance in marine and inland
sectors.
Undertake successful case studies on innovative marketing arrangements in fisheries
sector to assess their feasibility and benefits to fisher folks.
Assess the feasibility and sustainability of adapting innovative marketing models from
dairy and poultry sectors and conceptualize a model terminal market / cold chain for
fisheries sector through PPP mechanism.
Analyze export opportunities and its implications on prices of fish and fish products.
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An Inception Workshop was organized by NCAP at New Delhi on 3-4 January, 2008 to develop
the work plan and initiate the study all over the country.
Establishment of SPF – Penaeus monodon Multiplication Centre
Disease free shrimp seed is the most critical input being sought after by the Shrimp farmers and
there have been several efforts by different agencies in this regard. NFDB has taken a lead in this
regard for establishment of a SPF-Penaeus monodon Multiplication centre, with the technology
from M/s Moana Technologies, Hong Kong. After detailed deliberations with a presentation by
M/s Moana Technologies, at New Delhi on 1st December, 2006, steps were taken to carry out due
diligence for the project, including a visit of team of officials to the facilities in Hawaii. The
team visited the facility during 5-8 February, 2007 and validated the level of technology attained
by the Agency. After due approvals, a Agreement in this regard was signed between the NFDB
and M/s Moana Technologies, Hong Kong in the presence of Shri Sharad Pawar, Hon’ble Union
Agriculture Minister and Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Secretary, DAHD&F at New Delhi on 20th
March
2008.
Towards establishment of Multiplication Center, the NFDB has acquired Ac. 97.45 Cents of
land at Mulapolam village of Sompet Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. A study to
demarcate HTL, LTL, CRZ boundaries and bathymetry along the coast of Battigallur,
Srikakulam District has been initiated through National Institute of Oceanography,
Visakapatnam.
Consultancy Services of M/s Guru Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore to
improve functioning efficiency of the Board
M/s Guru Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore made a detailed study on various
activities of the Board and provided the recommendations on issues related to allocation of
resources on a geographic basis where investments will have a long term impact, strategies for
processing, business model, marketing strategy, communication strategy, constitution of the
board, financial framework and HRM policies. These recommendations are under consideration
of the Board for implementation.
Signing of Agreement between NFDB and M/s. Moana Technologies, Hong Kong held at
New Delhi in the presence of Shri Sharad Pawar, Hon'ble Union Agriculture Minister and Dr.
Pradeep Kumar, Secretary, DAHD&F on 20th March, 2008. Dr. S. Ayyappan, Chief
Executive, NFDB and Mr. Flor Indigne , President, Moana Technologies are exchanging the
signed agreement.
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PROPOSED OFFICE COMPLEX
For establishment of the NFDB campus, 5.13 acres of land (20,760 Sqm) situated at
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad was acquired from Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati on
lease basis for 30 years for construction of Administrative building and staff quarters, under the
guidance of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. After the approvals, steps have been taken for obtaining
detailed estimates for the main Administrative building, residential quarters, auditorium and guest
house.
Proposed Administrative Building of NFDB at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
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MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Third Governing Body Meeting of NFDB
The third Governing Body meeting was held at Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,
Kochi on 5th
January 2008 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sharad Pawar, Hon’ble Union
Minster for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt. of India. The
Governing Body meeting attended by 22 members approved the Audit reports of 2006-07,
programmes for 2008-09, production of Specific Pathogen free, Penaeus monodon seed in
collaboration with M/S Moana Technologies, Hong Kong and the design for construction of
NFDB building complex at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Third Meeting of the Governing Body of NFDB chaired by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture,
Govt. Of India, held at Kochi, Kerala on 5th January, 2008
Executive Committee Meetings
The Executive Committee under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Dept of Animal Husbandry, Dairying
and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, met five times during the year as indicated below and discussed all
issues concerning the fisheries and aquaculture development in the country, prioritization of activities,
reservoir development, commercial and intensive aquaculture, model district development, etc. The
establishment of SPF shrimp seed multiplication centre was approved. In addition, policy issues involved
for implementing the various activities were also discussed and approved.
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Meeting Place Date
1 6th Executive Committee Meeting Kochi 05.06.2007
2 7th Executive Committee Meeting Hyderabad 01.08.2007
3 8th Executive Committee Meeting New Delhi 29.11.2007
4 9th Executive Committee Meeting New Delhi 03.03.2008
5 10th Executive Committee Meeting New Delhi 14.03.2008
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PARTICIPATION
The NFDB supported and participated seminars and meetings during the year. 2007-08, viz. 8th
Asian Fisheries Forum (8th-AFF) at Kochi during 20-23 November, 2007 and 5th National
Fisheries Cooperative Congress (5th-NFCC) at New Delhi on 12th February, 2008
NFDB team with Dr. Lee, President, Asian
Fisheries Society during 8th-AFF at Kochi
Visit of dignitaries to NFDB Exhibition stall
during 8th-AFF at Kochi
Dr. S. Ayyappan, Chief Executive, receiving
the Memento from Shri Sharad Pawar, Hon'ble
Union Agriculture Minister in the the 5th -
NFCC at New Delhi
Dr. C. Vasudevappa, Senior Executive
Director, addressing in the 5th - NFCC at New
Delhi
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STATUS OF FUNDS RELEASED DURING 2007-08
S. No Name of the State / UT Amount Released
(Rs. Lakhs)
1 Andhra Pradesh 17.52
2 Andaman & Nicobar 2.04
3 Arunachal Pradesh 61.94
4 Assam 1.59
5 Bihar 73.64
6 Delhi 101.20
7 Gujarat 2.79
8 Haryana 33.68
9 Jharkhand 104.28
10 Jammu & Kashmir 314.20
11 Karnataka 257.90
12 Kerala 105.11
13 Madhya Pradesh 50.89
14 Maharashtra 160.60
15 Manipur 40.40
16 Mizoram 205.59
17 Nagaland 21.32
18 Orissa 62.11
19 Pondicherry 2.99
20 Punjab 5.38
21 Rajasthan 10.86
22 Sikkim 12.48
23 Tamilnadu 14.12
24 Tripura 58.83
25 Uttar Pradesh 75.31
26 Uttaranchal 0.82
27 West Bengal 383.65
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Other Institutions
i. NCAP 52.19
ii. MANAGE 29.50
iii. Land Acquisition for SPF Shrimp
Multiplication Centre 324.21
TOTAL 2587.13
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
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NFDB STAFF
The following staff members are associated with NFDB during the year 2007-2008:
Sl.
No.
Designation Name From To
1 Chief Executive I/C Dr. S. Ayyappan 01 .07.06 Continuing
2 Senior Executive Director Dr. C. Vasudevappa 02.01.08 Continuing
3 Executive Director (Tech) Shri Seshasayana Rao 18.02.06 16.8.07
4 Executive Director(Tech) E.V. Gopinath Sai 21.11.07 Continuing
5 Executive Director(Tech) A.S. Upadhyay 22.11.07 Continuing
6 Sr. Executive (Tech) Dr. Mary Regina B. 25.08.06 Continuing
7 Sr. Executive (Tech) Shri S. Murali Krishna 25.08.06 Continuing
8 Sr. Executive (Tech) Dr. B. Sarala Devi 01.09.07 Continuing
9 Sr. Executive (Tech) Dr. M. Vallathan 24.09.07 Continuing
10 Sr. Executive (Tech) Dr. R. Jayakumar 26.11.07 Continuing
11 Sr. Executive (Tech) Shri A. Tiburtius 07.01.08 Continuing
12 Sr. Executive (Tech) Shri D. Gopi Reddy 10.01.08 Continuing
13 Sr. Executive (Admn) Shri R. Venkatesan 24.09.07 Continuing
14 Executive (Tech) Shri D. Srinivas 01.09.07 Continuing
15 Executive (Tech) Dr. S. Punekar 21.09.07 Continuing
16 Executive (Tech) Shri B. Narasimiha
Rao
02.01.08 Continuing
17 Executive (F&A) Ms. M. V. Goutami 12.10.07 Continuing
Right to Information Act
Shri R. Venkatesan, Sr. Executive (Administration) is designated as Public Information Officer
in NFDB. one application seeking information under Right to Information Act was received and
the same has been disposed of within the time limit as stipulated in the RTI Act.
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EXPERTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARATION OF
GUIDELINES
Sl. No. Activity Names and Designations of Experts
1 Intensive aquaculture
in ponds and tanks
Dr. Y. S. Yadava,
Director, BOBP, Chennai
Shri G. D. Chandrapal,
Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries,
DADF, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Shri G. S. Mehta,
General Manager, NABARD, Mumbai
2. Reservoir fisheries
development
Dr. Y. S. Yadava,
Director, BOBP, Chennai
Shri G. D. Chandrapal,
Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries,
DADF, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Shri G. S.Mehta,
General Manager, NABARD, Mumbai
3. Coastal aquaculture Dr. Y. S. Yadava,
Director, BOBP, Chennai
Shri G. D. Chandrapal,
Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries,
DADF, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Shri G.S.Mehta,
General Manager, NABARD, Mumbai
4. Deep sea fishing and
tuna processing
Dr.Y. S. Yadava,
Director, BOBP, Chennai
Shri V.V. Sadamate,
Advisor(Agriculture),
Planning Commission, New Delhi
Shri Y.G.K. Murthy,
President, A.P. Mini Trawlers Association,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5. Mariculture Dr. R. Paul Raj,
Principal Scientist, CMFRI. Kochi
Dr. G. Gopakumar,
Principal Scientist, CMFRI, Mandapam
Dr. Sunil Kumar Mohammed,
Principal Scientist, CMFRI, Kochi
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Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan,
Senior Scientist, NBFGR, Kochi
Dr. K. Madhu,
Senior Scientist, CMFRI, Kochi
6. Infrastructure: Fishing
harbours and landing
centers
Dr. M.K. Mukundan,
Principal Scientist, CIFT, Kochi
Dr. Girija,
Director, IFP, Kochi
7. Fish dressing centers
and solar drying of fish
Dr. M.K. Mukundan,
Principal Scientist, CIFT, Kochi
Dr. Girija,
Director, IFP, Kochi
8. Domestic marketing Dr. G.R. Unnithan,
Principal Scientist, CIFT, Kochi
Dr. K. Ravinath,
Deputy Director (Retd.),
IFP, Kochi
9 Technology
Upgrdation
Dr. M.Vijay Gupta,
World Food Laureate & Asst. Director General (Retd.),
World Fish Center, Penang, Malaysia.
Dr. M. Babu Rao,
Principal (Retd.),
College of Fisheries, Muthukur, Andhra Pradesh
Prof. K. Madhusuhana Rao,
Principal Scientist (Retd.),
CIFE, Mumbai
Shri S. R. Sane,
Proprietor, Sachetan Exports and Imports,
Mumbai
Dr. A.G. Ponniah,
Director, CIBA, Chennai
10. Human Resource
Development
Dr.Y. S. Yadava,
Director, BOBP, Chennai
Shri V.V. Sadamate,
Advisor(Agriculture),
Planning Commission,
Government of India, New Delhi
11. Other activities Dr. R. Paul Raj,
Principal Scientist, CMFRI, Kochi
Dr. G. Gopakumar,
Principal Scientist, CMFRI, Mandapam
Dr. K. Madhu,
Senior Scientist, CMFRI, Kochi
Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan,
Senior Scientist, NBFGR, Kochi
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VISITS BY DIGNITARIES
During 2007-08, the following dignitaries visited the NFDB
Sl.No. Dignitaries Date of visit
1 Mr. Nick Ruello,
Cairns, Australia.
29.04.2007
2 Mr. Grant Milne,
World Bank, Washington, DC.
30.04.2007
3 Mr. Derek Staples,
FAO representative, 39, PhraAtit Road,
Bangkok, Thailand.
30.04.2007
4 Mr. C.J.Venugopal, IAS,
Commissioner-cum- Secretary, F & ARD,
Government of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar.
14.05.2007
5 Dr. K.K.Vass,
Director,
Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute,
Barrackpur, Kolkata.
08.06.2007
6 Dr. K.Devadasan,
Director,
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi.
08.06.2007
7 Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad,
Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy
Development
and Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,
Hyderabad
10.06.2007
8 Mrs. C. T. Sangma,
Director of Fisheries, Government of Meghalaya,
Shillong
22.06.2007
9 Dr.Mangala Rai,
Secretary DARE and Director General, ICAR,
New Delhi
31.07.2007
10 Mr. P. K.Burthakur, IAS,
Commissioner and Secretary( Fisheries),
Government of Assam, Gauhati.
21.08.2007
11 Dr.A.K.Roy, ACS,
Director of Fisheries, Government of Assam,
Gauhati
21.08.2007
12 Mr. Deve Dutta, IAS,
Secretary ( Fisheries),
Government of Uttarpradesh, Lucknow
20.09.2007
13 Dr.W.S.Lakra,
Director,
National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources,
Lucknow.
07.11.2007
14 Mr. R.Szymczak,
ANSTO, Australia.
30.11.2007
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15 Mr. D.Mazumdar,
ANSTO, Australia
30.11.2007
16 Mr. Graham Haylor,
Consultant
World Bank, Scotland
01.12.2007
17 Mr. D. Kishore Rao,
Principal Secretary ( Fisheries),
Government of Gujarat,
Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad.
03.12.2007
18 Mr. Coco Kokarkin,
Director of Balai Budidaya Air Payan Ujung
Batee, Indonesia.
04.02.2008
19 Dr. T.Raiful,
Provincial Marine and Fisheries Agency of
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam,
Indonesia.
04.02.2008
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Following are the reflections of some of the distinguished visitors to NFDB
“A positive initiative that has good potential to improve and strengthen fisheries activities in
India”
Mr. Grant Milne,
World Bank, Washington DC
"I had the fortune of visiting the office of NFDB, Ameerpet and was pleasantly surprised with
the aesthetic way the office is designed. The multifarious objectives within the fishery sector
which NFDB is undertaking to achieve are sure to lead the fisheries sector into a high
trajectory of growth. I wish NFDB and its officers a success.”
Mr. K. V. Satyanarayana, IAS,
Director General, MANAGE,
Rajendranagar,Hyderabad.
“Highly impressed with the ambience and staff of the NFDB. Every aspect of the organisation
reflects the dynamism and vision of the leadership and the dedication of the committed staff.
Keep it up”
Dr. W. S. Lakra,
Director, NBFGR, Lucknow
“Excellent, what NFDB was created, we feel so lucky to get good information from them to
implement in our country to increasing our fish farmer and fishermen livelihood.”
Dr. T. Raiful,
Provincial Marine and Fisheries Agency of
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Bande Aceh 23121, Indonesia
“Valuable discussion – common interests identified"
Mr. R. Szymczak – ANSTO,
Australia
“A very ambitious and forward- looking program and set of activities.. An apparent gaps
appears to be improved management of coastal fisheries. The NFDB faces many challenges in
the future but seems to be well positioned to meet these and improve the contribution of
fisheries to India’s sustainable development.”
Derek Staples,
I – FAO RAP,
Bangkok, Thailand.
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"In a short time, tremendous progress is made. The sector has a great future in achieving
much needed food and nutritional security in the country. The staff need all the
encouragement for their divoting to the job and the cause for which we stand. I wish all the
best in their future"
Dr. Mangala Rai
Secretary, DARE &
Director General, ICAR
New Delhi