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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,


Vice Chairman

3. Member (Agriculture),

Planning Commission,


Member

4. to 33. Ministers in-charge of Fisheries

of the States and UTs

Members

34. Secretary,

Department of Animal Husbandry,

Dairying and Fisheries,


Member

35. Secretary,

Department of Agriculture and Cooperation,


Member

36. Secretary,

Department of Agriculture Research and Education,


Member

37. Secretary,

Department of Commerce,


Member

38. Secretary,

Ministry of Food Processing Industries,

Government of India, (Ex-Off icio)

Member

39. Secretary,

Ministry of Panchayati Raj,


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,


Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India,

New Delhi. (Ex-Officio)

Chairman

2. Financial Advisor & Additional Secretary,


Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India,


Member

3. Advisor (Agriculture),


Government of India,


Member

4. Joint Secretary (Fisheries),

Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying &

Fisheries, Government of India,


Member

5. Joint Secretary,

Ministry of Food Processing Industries,

Government of India,


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


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


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.

Sl.

No.

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



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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,





Shri G. S.Mehta,


3. Coastal aquaculture Dr. Y. S. Yadava,





Shri G.S.Mehta,


4. Deep sea fishing and

tuna processing

Dr.Y. S. Yadava,


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,


Dr. Girija,

Director, IFP, Kochi

8. Domestic marketing Dr. G.R. Unnithan,


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,


Shri V.V. Sadamate,

Advisor(Agriculture),


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

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