Government approves CSS scheme on Blue Revolution

Q.  Government has approved a CSS scheme namely Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries which has a component on:
- Published on 10 May 16

a. National Scheme of Welfare of Fisheries
b. National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen
c. National Scheme for Fishermen Welfare
d. None of the above

ANSWER: National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen
 
Government of India has approved a restructured Central Sector Scheme named Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries as one of the components.
  • National Scheme of Welfare of Fisherman provides financial assistance to fishers during the lean/fishing ban period
  • In addition, financial assistance is provided for creation of homes and other basic amenities
  • Other components which the CSS scheme has include the following:
i. National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and its activities,
ii. Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture,
iii. Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations,
iv. National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen,
v. Strengthening of Database and Geographical Information System of the Fisheries Sector and
vi. Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) and other need based interventions.

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