PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW MEETING

HELD ON THE 11th

MARCH, 2013 AT PINEWOOD HOTEL, SHILONG

Monthly Progress Report: At Annexure A

The meeting was chaired by Shri. K. N Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Govt.

of Meghalaya who welcomed all members present and informed them that due to the

Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Elections, the review meeting could not be held earlier and

all the pending decisions will now be expedited.

The Principal Secretary informed that performance of each District with respect to the

implementation of the MSAM will be reviewed. He also informed that there are various

innovations that are taking place in the fishery sector across the country, so it was decided

that a workshop with the Centre for Innovations in Public systems (CIPS), ASCI, Hyderabad

will be organized on the following day i.e. 12th

March, 2013, which will be presented by the

resource persons of CIPS, who would include Scientists from CIFRI, Barrackpur and other

places. He stressed that all present on 11th

March, 2013 should also attend the workshop on

the 12th

March, 2013.

The Principal Secretary also informed that the Department of Fisheries has moved a

proposal to the Government of India for assistance under the International Fund for

Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the proposal amounting to Rs.100 Crores for Area

Expansion under MSAM is being examined by the Govt. of India. In addition to that, the

Department has made a proposal of Rs. 72 Crores under RKVY (2013-14). Final decision is

to be made by the SLSC on 23-3-2013.

The Principal Secretary further informed that the Govt. of India under the Ministry of

Animal Husbandry Diary Milk and Fishery have favourably recommended the RKVY

proposal and the Department is hopeful that if the proposal is cleared in the format which the

Department had submitted, the Department will at least be getting an amount of Rs. 50

Crores under the RKVY for the year 2013-14. He also informed that under the SPA, out of

the amount of Rs. 50 Crores for 2013-14, Rs. 22.5 Crores has already been released by the

Govt. of India which will be made available to the MSAM for continuation of the Mission’s

work.

He also informed that the Department will release funds for Value Chain Management

from which the Department have Rs. 5 Crores and under RKVY Rs. 7.33 Crores in the next

10 days time.

The Principal Secretary stated that now is the peak working season for the

Department where there is no shortage of fund, man-power, etc and within the next 2 to 3

months before the onset of monsoons, the Department must be able to complete

implementation of all the Schemes for the year 2012-13. He also informed that funds will be

released in 2 to 3 months time, of which Rs. 5 Crores is under Value Chain Management, Rs.

7.33 Crores under RKVY, Rs. 22.5 Crores under SPA plus the incoming Rs. 72 Crores from

IFAD, total of which will come to about Rs. 100 Crores. The Principal Secretary stated that

with this kind of investment, the Department has to work very diligently and scrupulously so

as to avoid any complaints.

After the above briefing from the Principal Secretary, the following points were

discussed and decisions taken:

1. Value Chain Management: the Principal Secy. instructed that sanction against the Rs.

5 Crores to be issued by Directorate Office within 10 days time. (Action-P.O,

Directorate Office).

2. RKVY: The Principal Secy. instructed that sanction against the Rs. 7.33 Crores be

issued by Directorate Office within 10 days time. (Action-P.O, Directorate Office).

3. The Principal Secretary urged that the first Pond under the MSAM should be formally

inaugurated. The inauguration of the Pond will take place in the East Khasi Hills

District. SF Cum DEO, FFDA Shillong along with FFDA officials Hq will be called

for a meeting to make all necessary arrangements. (Action-SF Cum DEO, FFDA,

Shillong, FFDA Hq)

4. Similarly, all SFs are also advised to initiate action in organising the inauguration of

one pond in their respective District where public representatives and respective Dy.

Commissioners will be invited as guests. An amount of Rs. 10,000/- will be allowed

towards the expenses for each function. SFs’ are to submit estimates, detailed

programmes in this regards. This exercise should be completed by 15th

April, 2013

and to be covered by Local Media. (Action- All SF-cum-DEO’s, FFDA).

5. Review of progress under SPA, discussion on other matters, suggestion and problems:

A. MINI MISSION – I

a) The Superintendent of Fisheries, West Garo Hills District informed that out of 1438

applications, a total of 410 (WGH) including 287 beneficiaries from South West Garo

Hills have been sanctioned i.e. total 697. The Principal Secretary directed the S.F.

West Garo Hills to complete the entire process by the end of April and sort out the

pending matters with the Banks. The Principal Secretary also directed the Nodal

Officer of MCAB Mr. Saikia to pursue the pending cases with the Branch Managers

immediately. ( Action-SF-cum-DEO Tura and Nodal Officer, MCAB, Shillong)

b) It has also been decided that the waiting list in-respect of all the Districts which had

already been approved by the CEO need not be once again approved by the DAMC.

The pending waiting list recommended BLC and approved by CEO, FFDA should be

covered under Value Chain Management, RKVY 2011-12. In-respect of those

districts where the waiting is exhausted they are to organize mobilization campaigns

or float fresh advertisement and feasible projects to be placed at the respective DAMC

for recommendation. It was also decided that the sanction under the Value chain

management will be released by Directorate in a week’s time to those districts who

had already submitted the proposals/ list of beneficiaries. ( Action-PO Directorate

and All SF Cum DEO’s, FFDA)

c) With regards to funding, the Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank’s official informed

that Rs. 30 Crores was deposited with their Bank and the Bank had sanctioned Rs.

23.9 Crores and the present balance is below Rs. 10 Crores. The Principal Secretary

suggested that Rs. 10 Crores should be kept as readymade fund with the Bank and

when the fund reaches below Rs. 10 Crores, the Bank should inform the Department.

The Principal Secretary directed the Department/ FFDA to transfer Rs. 10 Crores to

the Bank to compensate the shortfall. He also suggested that if any problem arises

with funding, the Bank Officials should bring this to his notice. The Principal

Secretary directed all Fishery Officials to contact the Nodal Officer of MCAB Mr.

Saikia in case of any problems, issues which may arise during the implementation of

Schemes and to note down the contact no. of Mr. Saikia for any clarification in future.

( Action-PO Directorate, Nodal Officer MCAB,FFDA)

d) The S.F. East Khasi Hills district informed that the first installment had been released

to 464 beneficiaries. She also informed that East Khasi Hills had completed 100%

inspection of the applicants. She stated that the targets of East Khasi Hills District are

1010 nos. out of which 955 Nos. have been sanctioned. But according to the official

of the Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank, Shillong, 962 Nos. has been sanctioned.

The Principal Secretary, therefore, suggested that reconciliation should be done

between the SF Cum DEO, FFDA, Shillong and MCAB. He also directed the Bank

Official to look into the matter with regards to all pending cases. (Action - SF Cum

DEO, FFDA Shillong and Nodal Officer MCAB, FFDA Headquarter, Shillong).

e) It was decided that the deadline to complete the entire process for all the districts

along with the physical target, completion in implementation of SPA scheme is fixed

on 30th April, 2013. (Action - All SF cum DEO’s, FFDA Shillong and Nodal Officer

MCAB, FFDA Headquarter, Shillong).

f) The Principal Secretary stated that all photographs submitted by the different Districts

will be uploaded into the MSAM website and the website is being viewed by people

from across the world. The Principal Secretary also informed that the first pond under

the MSAM will be symbolically inaugurated at the EKH District and instructed every

District to also inaugurate the first pond respectively by any leading politician of the

particular area and the Deputy Commissioner as the Chairman. He also directed the

other S.F. cum DEO’s to formally inaugurate the first ponds by the 15th

of April, 2013

and this programme should be covered in the Local Media and the same to be properly

documented.( Action- All SF’s cum DEO’s, FFDA)

g) It was informed by some SF during the meeting that Rs.450/- provided for erection of

a signboard in every pond is insufficient. The Principal Secretary informed that

enhancement of the cost of signboard cannot be considered at this stage as the unit

cost has already been approved by the Cabinet. ( Action – All SF’s cum DEO’s,

FFDA)

h) The SF cum DEO, Nongpoh has informed that the target under SPA is 750 and 688

nos. had been sanctioned and there is no problem with the Bank. He has been

instructed to complete all projects within 30th

April, 2013.( Action- SF cum DEO,

Nongpoh)

i) The SF cum DEO, Nongstoin has informed that the target under SPA is 800, out of

which 791 nos. have been cleared. It was decided that by 30th

April, 2013, all the

pending case should be cleared. (Action- SF cum DEO, Nongstoin)

j) The SF cum DEO, Jowai has informed that out of the target of 600 nos, 597 nos have

been sanctioned. The Principal Secretary suggested that whenever the Branch

Manager and the Bank officials desire to visit the location of the ponds, necessary

support may be provided by the respective SFs. ( Action- SF cum DEO, Jowai)

k) The SF cum DEO, Williamnagar informed that 1627 ponds have not yet been

inspected since the district is sensitive due to insurgency. He also informed that there

is only one Programme Manager. He also informed that 540 Nos. projects have been

recommended by the Committee and out of which 300 Nos. have been sanctioned.

The Principal Secretary directed that all work should be completed by 30th

April,

2013. The Principal Secretary suggested the district to gear up its performance and

take it as a challenge. ( Action- SF cum DEO, Williamnagar)

l) The Principal Secretary directed that all the Fishery Demonstrators and Fishery

Supervisors should be invited for all the review meetings in future. ( Action – FFDA

headquarter)

m) The Principal Secretary stated that since GPS have been purchased and supplied to

every District, the measurement of the area should be extremely precise and after the

whole work is completed, a team of officers would be sent to look into each and every

pond for verification. He also stressed that during field verification the MCAB should

be very strict about the area, depth. He also stated that if any beneficiary does not co-

operate, he/she should be cancelled from receiving the benefits of the scheme. He

strongly felt that if the area of the pond is below 0.1 ha. it should not be taken into

consideration. (Action – All SF’s cum DEO’s, FFDA and Nodal Officer MCAB)

n) For Baghmara the MCAB official clarified that some have been sanctioned except in

the case of Chokpot branch where 115 cases are still pending. He instructed the SF

cum DEO, Baghmara to complete all the pending cases within 30th

April, 2013 and

also informed the MCAB official to look into the matter in the delay of the sanction. (

Action SF cum DEO, FFDA Baghmara)

o) The Principal Secretary informed that the process of re-structuring the Fisheries

Department will soon begin. The proposal will take care of public interest as well as

the Officers of the Department where these issues / proposal will be placed in the

cabinet meeting for consideration.

p) It has also been decided that for another year (2012-13) the MSAM will continue to

cover only those ponds of 0.1 ha size so that all the pending cases could be cleared.

The Principal Secretary expressed his happiness and gratitude with regards the work

under the Area Expansion of the MSAM as the Department has covered reasonable

ground. ( Action- All SF’s cum DEO’s, FFDA, FFDA Head Quarter Shillong and PO

Directorate, Shillong)

q) The SF cum DEO, Nongstoin informed that some farmers have feasible water area of

more than 0.1 ha which have been waiting for assistance from the department. The

Principal Secretary said that decision on the implementation of ponds above 0.1 ha

with a ceiling upto 0.5 ha will be taken up later on, once the fund from IFAD has

arrived. The decision will be conveyed in the next meeting.

r) The Principal Secretary also instructed that up-to-date photographs should be sent by

all SF’s cum DEO’s either by e-mails to Mr. Nickleson Shabong, Web developer or

take efforts in uploading the same into the MSAM website. (Action- All SF’s cum

DEO’s, FFDA, Shri Nick Shabong, Web developer)

s) It was also decided that every pond should have a pond ID. Each District will be

given with the MSAM website’s password so that they could upload all data from

their end. The Principal Secretary suggested that the scheduled booklet should be

filled-in and submitted once a month, highlighting all the progress within their

respective Districts. After all the data is collected, a Monthly performance indicator

will be developed for each District in a scale of 1 to 10. He also stated that as the

Mission matures and information start developing, the whole booklet could be filled-

in. He also informed that sooner maybe by next month, a password will be created for

every District and the data should be uploaded from the respective Districts onto the

website. The password has to be carefully guarded by the SF cum DEO and data entry

operator so as to avoid hacking of the data. Data privacy is to be maintained. (Action-

All SF’s cum DEO’s, FFDA , Data Entry Operator)

t) After a brief discussion it had also been decided that 1 (one) GPS will be provided to

each C& RD Development Blocks which have not been provided earlier. The SF’s,

SDFO’s are to submit proposal in this regards within 10 days. (Action- All SF’s cum

DEO’s and SDFO’s, FFDA)

u) It has also been agreed that practical demonstration on GPS to be conducted by Shri.

Nick Shabong, Web developer on the 12th

March, 2013 to explain the whole concept

with respect to ‘Area Expansion’.

v) The Principal Secretary also explained about the funding of the MSAM. He said that

sanctions may come in the names of RKVY, SPA, etc., but the objective is for the

MSAM and hence all norms should be adopted as per MSAM norms irrespective of

the name of the schemes. When an advertisement is issued, it should be issued as

MSAM and to place within a bracket ‘with funding support from RKVY, SPA etc’.

Advertisements should be issued by the Districts pertaining to schemes of the

districts. (Action- PO Directorate, All SF’s cum DEO’s, FFDA, FFDA Hq, FIO

Directorate)

w) The Principal Secretary once again stressed that wherever there is a shortage of

beneficiaries in the waiting list to be covered under RKVY, SPA etc the SF’s are to

move for mobilization campaign or advertisement whichever is quicker. Action on

this can be done at the District level with support from FFDA HQ, Shillong.

x) The Principal Secretary also informed that revision in-respect of the rate for labor cost

will be revised from Rs.128/- to Rs. 145/- per day from 1st April, 2013, based on the

NREGS norms. However, he instructed that for schemes of 2012-13 under MSAM

implementation will be in the present existing norms/ rates. Revision of rate for

MSAM will be taken up during the month of June/ July 2013.

B. MINI MISSION – II

Establishment of Hatcheries

The S.F. East Khasi Hills informed that 1 (one) beneficiary has completed more than

30% of the works through his own contribution and the 1st installment of subsidy is yet to be

released. She also informed that 3 nos. FRP recommended by DAMC have been submitted to

the Directorate/CEO FFDA, in which approval is awaited. All, the SF’s wanted to know the

position with respect to hatcheries and FRPs.

In this regards the Dy. CEO, FFDA has clarified that a total of 17(seventeen) projects

were recommended by the respective DAMC for establishment of Fish Seed Hatcheries in the

state. Out of these 5 (five) projects are being implemented through the fund of 2011-12. The

remaining S.F. Williamnagar informed that there are 3 feasible projects with regards to FRP,

Jaintia Hills 4 cases, East Khasi Hills 3 cases, Ri-Bhoi 4 cases and West Garo Hills 1 case. It

was decided that funds will be released for all 17 cases which will also include South Garo

Hills. No fresh advertisement/recommendation will be made for 2013-14.

With regards to ethnic conflicts, the Principal Secretary stated that the Department has

released funds to East Garo Hills as well as West Khasi Hills. The FO i/c Resubelpara

informed that total beneficiaries are 240 nos. and implemented by MRDS. She also informed

that some projects have been supplied with fish seeds while some have not been supplied and

the ponds are below specifications. The Principal Secretary expressed his unhappiness and

directed that the Directorate should ask for report from the concerned DC. (Action PO,

Directorate Office, Shillong).

The SF, West Khasi Hills informed that some beneficiaries of ethnic clashes at

Langpih do not have land for pond construction and have been replace accordingly. The

Princ. Secy. fixed the date of completion on 30th

April, 2013.

The FO, Mawkyrwat informed that 1 (one) beneficiary assisted under RKVY (2010-

11) has expired after drawing the 1st installment. The FO has been advised to inform MCAB

that the husband of the deceased may be allowed to replace as beneficiary so that the work

can be continued. (Action SF, Nongstoin / FO, Mawkyrwat)

In respect of implementation of RKVY in other Districts, the reports are as follows:

Baghmara - 1 (one) project not completed

Williamnagar - 2 (two) not completed

Resubelpara - 2 (two) projects remaining to be stocked with fish seed

Jaintia Hills - 4 (four) pending

It has been decided, that those beneficiaries who delay in implementation of the

scheme should be frozen, their names are to be forwarded to Directorate so that the money

placed with the MCAB can be taken back and fresh beneficiaries will be selected.

After the above discussions a power point presentation was presented by the

Programme Managers in respect of their recent field verification of implementation of

schemes under SPA and RKVY. The Principal Secretary suggested that write-ups along with

photographs should be uploaded onto the MSAM website as success stories mentioning that

the fish pond has made an impact on the lives of the fish farmers and the Programme

Managers should complete this work in 10 days time where Mr. Nick Shabong will be the co-

ordinator. He also appreciated the task taken by the Programme Managers within a short

time. However, he has shown displeasure as some of the fish ponds as appeared during the

presentation appeared to be below 0.1 ha. The SFs and other implementing officials under

him are to ensure that rectification should be done immediately so that the ponds reached the

desired specification. (Action all SFs/FSs/FDs/Programme Managers)

It has also been decided that regular inspection by the Programme Managers will be

arranged, in which interchange of inspection will be organized i.e. Programme Managers of

Ri-Bhoi will be entrusted to inspect works in other Districts and so on and so forth. (Action

FFDA, Headquarter)

The Principal Secretary suggested that all the SFs should direct their Fishery

Demonstrators to inspect the fish ponds and to ensure that signboards are erected for RKVY,

SPA schemes. The SF, Baghmara reported that fish feed is lying in the go-down of the Office

as the beneficiaries failed to take delivery of the materials. The Principal Secretary urged that

it is the duty of the office to inform the beneficiaries and assist them in every possible way so

that the fish feed reaches its destination. This instruction applies to all SFs. (Action all SFs)

C. MINI MISSION – III

Sanctuaries:

The S.F. East Khasi Hills informed that there are 13 Nos. applications which have

been approved by the DAMC. Jaintia Hills there are 20 applications and 10 applications have

been recommended by the DAMC. S.F West Khasi Hills informed that the technical estimate

will be submitted in one week.

The Principal Secretary informed that the maximum amount to be granted for creation

of sanctuaries is Rs. 5 Lakhs and in case the estimate exceeds this amount, the balance will

have to be borne by the Communities as this programme is a Community-based-initiative.

The SFs should tie up with the concerned communities in cases wherever there is an excess in

the estimate. The SFs are also to ensure that this program should be implemented by utilizing

the locally available materials so that the natural environment is not affected. Estimates are to

be submitted within 10 days time. (Action all SFs / A.E. / Junior Engineers)

D. MINI MISSION – IV

Construction of training halls:

It has been decided that inauguration of Mawpun Research Centre will be after 18th

April, 2013. The Research Officer Mawpun informed that till date there is no electric

connection at the training centre. The Principal Secretary directed that the matter should be

taken up in the next 15 days and the S,F Nongpoh is entrusted to sort out the problem and

ensure that electrification is provided in the farm prior to the inauguration. (Action SF

Nongpoh, RO Mawpun)

It was also decided that after the inauguration of the training centre, training

programmes should commence immediately starting from the month of April. Programme

Managers having M.F.Sc Degree will also be attached as Potential Trainers to assist the RO,

Mawpun and honorarium would also be given to them. The Principal Secretary reiterated that

the real trainers are the S.Fs, Fishery Officers and the Programme Managers. There should be

2 batches in a month, with a training programme of 5 days duration for each batch

comprising of 40 (forty) trainees per batch.

The Principal Secretary also suggested that the RO, Mawpun should prepare a

training module starting from the first week of May 2013 and to submit a budget estimate of

the Training programmes up to March, 2014. The Principal Secretary instructed that Smti. M.

Khongjliw, FO, Headquarter to work out the rational assessment for transport cost of trainees

per District and also the training calendar. The RO, Mawpun is also directed to prepare a

Training Manual covering all important subjects for the benefit of the trainees which should

be completed before the start of the 1st batch of the Training so that it can be translated into

Khasi and Garo languages.

A total of 16 training programmes will be conducted starting from May 2013 in which

Ri-Bhoi District, East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills will be allotted with 2 Programmes

each and the other Districts with 1 programme each. The respective SFs are to mobilize

potential trainees for this purpose. He also stressed that the Officers should be committed to

the objective of this Departmental Institution so that our dependence on Training at NIRD,

Guwahati will be reduced. (Action all SFs, RO Mawpun, Smti. M. Khongjliw, FO,

Headquarter)

Once again, the Princ. Secy. asked the Officers of the Department to come up with a

proposal for Training outside the State. They are to identify other Institutes for obtaining

various Trainings in other fields besides Fishery related Trainings.

E. MINI MISSION – V

Awards to Fish Farmers:

It has been decided that 3 (three) progressive fish farmers from each District who

have excelled in fishery activities will be honoured with an award. A total of 33 (thirty three)

such farmers is targeted which will be given away at a special program to be organized at

Shillong tentatively on 22nd

April, 2013. In the meantime, the SFs, FO i/c of the 4 new

Districts are to recommend the list of such deserving fish farmers. They are also to come up

with justification, factors how they have arrived at this decision. As the award will be

presented in the presence of media people, the SFs etc are to prepare brochure of the project

of each awardees mentioning the impact of fishery activities in their lives including other

important information of these projects. In respect of the awards for the Officers, the matter

will be decided at a higher level

It was informed that Rs. 2 Lakhs has been earmarked for organizing Fish mela /

Festival in each District including Mawkyrwat, Khliehriat, Resubelpara and Ampati.

Necessary proposals are to be submitted. The proposals should be in a well planned manner.

Beside the above, Rs. 3 Lakhs is earmarked for scientific workshop and seminar at the

State level, Rs. 1 Lakhs for Periodical Review Workshop, Rs. 2 Lakhs per District for

Outreach. The Principal Secretary directed the SFs to submit proposals for all the Districts

including Mawkyrwat, Resubelpara and Khliehriat for organizing such programmes. The

Princ. Secy also directed the SF, West Garo Hills to finalise translation of the MSAM

document in to Garo language so that it can be uploaded in the MSAM website.

F. MINI MISSION – VI

Emerging Opportunities:

The Principal Secretary informed that under Mini Mission-VI, Rs. 87 Lakhs has been

sanctioned during 2013. The details are Dev. Of Aqua Parks / Tourism at Ja-ud, EKH of Rs.

12 Lakhs, Phot-ja-ud, Mawkyrwat, SWKH of Rs. 25 Lakhs, Kiew Irat Welfare Association,

Umtasor, RBD of Rs. 25 Lakhs and Changa-Banga under Betasing, SWGH of Rs. 25 Lakhs.

The respective SFs are to submit proposal, plan and estimates in this regards.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks from the chair.

Sd/-

Shri K.N. Kumar, IAS

Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya

Fisheries Department

MEGHALAYA STATE AQUACULTURE MISSION ANNEXURE-A MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT ENDING 28th February 2013

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EKH 5892 5892 1241 124.10 - 1010 101.00 1010 909.00 545.400 227.25 1010 @

Rs136.35/- lakhs

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JH 3779 3779 2095 381.6 NIL 732 73.2 600 540.00 324.00 135.00 625 1495 321.6 2894.00 (Approx.)

132 Nos. are on the waiting list under SPA

WKH 2698 2698 2035 364.35 NIL 800 80.0 800 720.00 432.00 180.00 791 1235 284.35

Remaining feasible projects to be assisted also includes the waiting list under SPA recommended by BLC and approved by the CEO

WGH 11007 9200 2200 250 1438 143.8 1294.2 776.52 323.55

Work order has been issued to the recommended beneficiaries, most of the beneficiaries have completed 15% of the project Sanction of 1

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EGH 6906 5279 3691 446.45 1627 540 54 540 486.00 291.60 121.50 75.0546 3151 392.45

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e EKH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Ri- Bhoi 1 1 1 500 - - - - - - - - - - -

The Deptt had organized a meeting with the headman of Mawlyndep at Umbir Village in which they have agreed to monitor the proposed project at Umiam Lake

JH

WKH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

WGH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

EGH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yes, very high in East Garo Hills and

North Garo Hills

SGH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Mini Mission – II: Critical Infrastructure Development

1. Fish seed production through Private Hatcheries 2. Fish seed production through FRP Technology, (MSAM) D

istr

ict

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AM

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Total nos. of projects to be set up based on the

requirement/demand of fish

seeds/fish feed at the respective District/Sub-

Division

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11

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ark

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EKH 52 19 3 1 - 2 - Only 1 no. has been approved by

DF-cum-CEO, FFDA till date 13 13 3 - - 3 -

Yet to be approved by DF-cum-CEO, FFDA

Ri- Bhoi 14 14 4 1 15% 3 - The beneficiary has completed 15% work from own contribution

19 19 4 - - - - -

JH 6 6 2 NIL - 2 2

Approved by the DAMC. 1 (one) Project recommended to be immediately implemented during 2013-14 after undergoing technical training at CIFA.

11 11 5 - - 5 5 List approved by DAMC

WKH 5 1 1 1 Construction started. Work done around 30% Awaiting approval from CEO

4 4 1 1 2

WGH 10 10 4 1 1 1 As per the work order, the construction of ponds has started

7 7 5 - 3 3 Recommended and Approved by DAMC

EGH 3 3 1 2 In

progress 1 2 5 5 3 3

Already approved by DAMC

3 11

Joint inspection report already done with MCAB Ltd. Entrepreneurs to be placed before the DAMC

SGH 2 2 2 1 30% 1 2 2 2 2 2 - 2 -

Dis

tric

t Mini Mission – II:

Critical Infrastructure Development

Mini Mission – III: Establishing sanctuaries for conserving indigenous & endemic species

Mini Mission– IV: Capacity building & Human Resource Development

3. Fish feed production through

private entrepreneurs

Development of Fish sanctuaries in the State Building the capacities of stakeholders

Vie

ws

/ C

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on

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

EK

H

Views and comments already submitted vide letter NO.EK/FFDA/167/2012-13/14 DT.10.12.2012

75 34 34 13 13

Detailed proposal submitted vide letter NO.EK/FFDA/142/2012/338 dt. 6/3/13

-

1st, 2

nd & 3

rd

batch of 27 nos, 31 nos & 31 nos respectively completed

161 nos

Proposal submitted vide letter NO.EK/FFDA/128/2011-12/100 Dt. 19/9/12

- - -

RI-

BH

OI

- 19 14 14 4 4

Proposal has been sent vide office letter No.RBD/Pisc/MSAM/1/2012-13/35 dt.20

th Feb,2013

-

Proposal for the 4

th batch has

been submitted vide office letter No.RBD/Pisc/32/pt-I/93-94/186 dt.7/3/2013

Awaiting training calender

Proposals have been submitted vide office letter No.RBD/Pisc/32/ pt-I/93-94/148 dt. 29

th Oct.2011 and

No.RBD/Pisc/32/ pt-I/93-94/171 dt. 10

th Dec.2012

-

Plans and Estimate for the work Construction of Training Hall dully approved by the C.E, PWD(B) has been sent from the DF-cum-CEO, FFDA with a copy to DEO,FFDA, Ri-Bhoi Didstrict vide NO.MEG/Pisc/69/2012-13/3-A dt.Shillong, The 21

st

Nov.2012

-

JH

Initially 1 (one) feed mill may be set up at Nangbah village for both East and West Jaintia Hills District.

20 16 16 10 10 Activities along with Estimate enclosed at Annexture-1

Under convergence water pool of 3.00 ha. was created by construction of a Check dam at Syntu Ksiar, Jowai on the river Myntdu (Sl.No.1 of the list approved by the DAMC) by the Soil & Water Conservation Deptt.

2 (two) batches of 40 (forty) Nos. each 3

rd batch of 40

(forty) Nos. commences w.e.f. 11

th-16

th

March, 2013

80 Nos.(2 Batches)

-

Training of Officer on Cold Water Fisheries

Estimate for Construction of Training Hall-Cum-Office buiding at Jowai @ Rs 62,16,360/- has already been Submitted Vide Letter No.JHD/PISC/137/2011-12/2292 Dt.1.11.2012

Sanction received for Rs. 40 Lakhs only.

Estimate submitted vide

letter No. JHD/PISC/137/ 2011-12/2633 Dt. 8

th March,

2013

DIS

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ICT

Mini Mission – II:

Critical Infrastructure Development

Mini Mission – III: Establishing sanctuaries for conserving indigenous & endemic species

Mini Mission– IV: Capacity building & Human Resource Development

3. Fish feed production

through private entrepreneurs

Development of Fish sanctuaries in the State Building the capacities of stakeholders

Vie

ws

/ C

om

me

nts

on

the

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, fi

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Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

WK

H

33 21 19 14 5 143 400 - -

Proposed estimate for Training Hall already sent to DF-cum-CEO, Shillong, vide letter No. WKD/PISC/11/Vol-II/74-75/140 Dated 14/08/2012

-

WG

H

Yet to be advertised 15 9 5

The list of 5 nos. of beneficiaries has been placed before the DAMC and the same is approved by the committee. The DPR has already been submitted.

80 Nos (2 Batches)

An amount of Rs 40.0 lakh has been sanctioned for Digri Chiring Fish Farm and preparation of DPR is on

EG

H Suggestion already

given to the committee

23 23 17 8 8

Junior Engineer i/c North and East Garo Hills has already surveyed the proposed projects and has been directed to submit the detailed Estimate to the S.F East Garo Hills Williamnagar at the Earliest.

80 Nos (2 Batches)

4 Nos Already submitted

SG

H

16 14 12 12 12 Estimate may be reappropriate

3 batches completed

40 1 Submitted

DIS

TR

ICT

Mini

Mission – V: Mass

Media Campaign,

Documentation &

Outreach

Mini Mission– VI: Emerging opportunities in the Fisheries Sector

1. Ornamental / Aquarium fisheries

2. Trout Farming 3. Introduction of Freshwater

prawn culture 4. Introduction of new Table

species 5. Aqua tourism/Aqua Parks/Sport fisheries

Rem

ark

s

Steps taken on the

Documentation of

Mission's activities

Assessment on the potential for taking up Ornamental/ Aquarium fisheries scheme development

Assessment on taking up trout farming fisheries in the district

Reports on the potentiality of introducing fresh water prawn culture in the district

Potentiality in the introduction of new table species and variety of species to be introduced suitable for the respective districts.

Proposal for taking up Aqua tourism / Aqua parks / Sport fisheries in the district

1 3 4 5 6 7 8

EK

H

-

May be taken up for setting at 100% subsidy for Deptt. Offices/Parks, etc for display and societies, individuals for Ornamental Farms

May be taken up at Mawphlang Dev. Block both for the Deptt. And Private sector

May be taken up on trial basis May be taken up on trial basis Jaud Aqua Tourism Park at

Mawphlang Dev. Block -

RI-

BH

OI

-

The Scheme was implemented during 2007-08,2008-09 & 2009-10 but not successful

-

There are some areas that are feasible for prawn culture but at present proposal have been submitted for trial basis at Nongpoh Departmental Farm

-

Report and Expenditure on Aqua Park has been sent to the C.E.O, FFDA Shillong vide Letter No.RBD/Pisc/MSAM/1212/2012-13/11 Dated 29

th November,2012

-

JH

-

*Surveying of the potential areas, identification of the species by taxonomists, entrepreneurship participation, assessment of the market value, technical and entrepreneurship training may be the requisite factors to develop ornamental/aquarium fisheries

*Training of Officers/programme managers on Trout fisheries, identification of potential areas, awareness programme & legislation and community participation are the key factors for development of Trout fisheries.

- -

*“Chere Fish Reserve” on the river

Umngot (3.00 Ha) at Shnongpdeng, Amlarem Sub-Division is naturally suited for development of Aqua-tourism. Annual Boating competition, Scuba diving, zipping etc. has already been initiated by the village authorities in association with private Entrepreneurs, NEHU,NGOs etc. the efforts has been appreciated by the GIZ team from Germany during May,2012 visit.

-

DIS

TR

ICT

Mini

Mission – V:

Mass Media

Campaign,

Documentation &

Outreach

Mini Mission– VI: Emerging opportunities in the Fisheries Sector

1. Ornamental / Aquarium fisheries

2. Trout Farming 3. Introduction of Freshwater prawn

culture

4. Introduction of new Table species

5. Aqua tourism/Aqua Parks/Sport fisheries

Remarks

Steps taken on the

Documentation of

Mission's activities

Assessment on the potential for taking up Ornamental/ Aquarium fisheries scheme development

Assessment on taking up trout farming fisheries in the district

Reports on the potentiality of introducing fresh water prawn culture in the district

Potentiality in the introduction of new table species and variety of species to be introduced suitable for the respective districts.

Proposal for taking up Aqua tourism / Aqua parks / Sport fisheries in the district

1 3 4 5 6 7 8

WK

H

- - - - - Awaiting Detailed site plan, drawings, estimates etc. from the Junior Engineer concerned.

WG

H

-

One application with DPR amounting to Rs 13.0 lakhs has been received (Application is kept pending because as per the Mission document, the amount recommended is Rs. 1.0 lakh only)

-

The potential area for the culture of fresh water prawn have seen in plain belt area of West Garo Hills like Selsella Block, Zikzak Block and Betasing Block

Pangasius pangasius have shown a great interest in the people of West Garo Hills District. Mono culture of Tilapia is also being considered. Culture of Puntius sarana is of great demand

The DPR for development of Dobol Bheel partnering with the Department of Tourism is submitted through IBDLP. Similarly, preliminary preparation of DPR for Aqua tourism/Aqua Parks/Sport Fisheries at Chenga Benga under Betasing Block is done and Jt.Director and EE, Department of Tourism have visited the site on 6

th March/2013 for verification of the project. But

details discussion between the Departments is yet to be done

EG

H

In progress

Fish Species like Hill Trout’s, Zebra fishes, Dwarf gouramy, Snake heads, Puntius Sps, needle fishes, Loaches, Spiny eels, Puffer Fishes, Mahseers, Blue Perch etc., are some of the important species which are locally available

Yes it can be taken up in East Garo Hills where water Temperatures fall below 23

oC like Nokrek

biosphere region.

Prawns, Puntius carnaticus, Pangassius sutchi, Red finned mahseer, Chocolate Mahseer, and Red bellied pacu (Roopchanda)

Potential is there and in progress (Fish Sanctuaries)

SG

H

-

Fresh water Prawn culture in South Garo Hills, District has been found to be successful and there is scope for expansion of prawn culture in the border areas adjoining to Bangladesh

Introduction of new species e.g Chitala with IMC / H. fossilis / Clarias batrachus / Labeo bata / Puntius japanicus / Puntius sarana are found to be suitable for poly culture in the district.

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*Proposal / Suggestions on convergence of Aquaculture Mission with other schemes/ agencies/ department etc.

MIS and Knowledge Management

Steps taken for uploading/ up-dating of District Informations in the MSAM Website.

1 2

EKH - -

RI- BHOI - -

JH A committee may be set up between MSAM and other Departments to co-ordinate and streamline the various activities available as per financial implications and subsequent identification of the proposed areas for convergence.

-

WKH - -

WGH As most of the water bodies created by the other line departments are left neglected without any stocking of fish seed, it felt necessary to stock with fingerlings to augment the fish production. In this regard, a proposal has already been submitted as per the requirement sought by Soil & Water Conservation Department and water Resources Department.

It is yet to be initiated

EGH Integrated Fish Farming in all the existing fishery ponds in collaboration with the Fisheries Department and the Veterinary Department

Not yet, as there were no clear instruction given

SGH - -