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
Rs. in lakhs
Dis
tric
t
Mini Mission - I: Area and Productivity Expansion
1. Area expansion through individual ponds, (SPA)
No
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Remaining feasible projects to be assisted
Remarks
Nos Area in
ha Nos
Area in ha
Nos Area in ha Financial
Implication
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
EKH 5892 5892 1241 124.10 - 1010 101.00 1010 909.00 545.400 227.25 1010 @
Rs136.35/- lakhs
212 (approx)
21.20 (approx)
190.80
Ri- Bhoi
5247 (Application)
2600 (Campaign)
5247 2881 288.1 750 75 750 225 135 56.25 33.75 1975 197.5
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
st
installment is already started
EGH 6906 5279 3691 446.45 1627 540 54 540 486.00 291.60 121.50 75.0546 3151 392.45
SGH 825 162 120 12.0 663 62 6.2 480 422 253.2 105.5 375 62 6.2 56.04738
CO
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DIS
TR
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Mini Mission - I: Area and Productivity Expansion
No. of Potential Fish Farmers Registered through Mass Mobilization Campaigns, applications etc.
No
s.
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Pro
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Feasible Project
No
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be
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Recommended / approved by Block Level Committee / DAMC
Nos. of projects assisted under SPA
Total
Project
Cost
Total Sub-sidy
Total Bank Loan
Nos. of Projects implemented through own contribution of 15% till date
Remaining feasible projects to be assisted
Remarks
Nos Area in
ha Nos
Area in ha
Nos Area in ha
Financial Implication
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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EKH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ri-Bhoi - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
JH 17 17 5 9.5 Nil - - - 47.5 lakhs
28.5 lakhs
- - 5 9.5 47.5 Lakhs
(approx)
WKH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
WGH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
EGH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yes, high potentiality for fish
production and aqua tourism through creation of huge artificial lakes
SGH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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od
ies
th
rou
gh
PP
P m
od
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
No
. o
f a
pp
lic
an
ts
rec
eiv
ed
No
s.
of
Pro
jec
ts
Ins
pe
cte
d
No
s.
Fe
as
ible
Pro
jec
t
No
s.
Ass
iste
d
du
rin
g 2
01
1-1
2
Pro
gre
ss
of
wo
rk t
ill
da
te
No
s.
of
pro
jec
t to
be
co
ve
red
as
Rec
om
men
de
d D
AM
C
Total nos. of projects to be set up based on the
requirement/demand of fish
seeds/fish feed at the respective District/Sub-
Division
Rem
ark
s
No
. o
f a
pp
lic
an
ts
rec
eiv
ed
No
s.
of
Pro
jec
ts
Ins
pe
cte
d
No
s.
Fe
as
ible
Pro
jec
t
No
s.
Ass
iste
d d
uri
ng
20
11
-12
Pro
gre
ss
of
wo
rk t
ill
da
te
No
s.
of
pro
jec
t to
be
co
ve
red
as
Rec
om
men
de
d D
AM
C
To
tal
no
s.
of
pro
jec
ts t
o
be
se
t u
p b
as
ed
on
th
e
req
uir
em
en
t/d
em
an
d o
f
fis
h s
ee
ds
/fis
h f
ee
d a
t
the
re
sp
ec
tive
Dis
tric
t/S
ub
-Div
isio
n
Rem
ark
s
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
om
me
nts
on
the
Te
ch
nic
al
Ma
nu
al
of
Fe
ed
Mil
l s
en
t v
ide
this
off
ice
le
tte
r N
o.
Me
g/F
FD
A/5
6/2
01
2/1
5
dt
31
-10
-20
12
No
s.
of
ap
pli
ca
tio
ns
dis
trib
ute
d.
No
s.
of
fille
d-i
n f
orm
s
rec
eiv
ed
ba
ck
No
s i
ns
pe
cte
d.
No
s o
f fe
as
ible
pro
jec
ts b
as
ed
on
the
cri
teri
a,
no
rms
,
etc
sp
ec
ifie
d u
nd
er
the
Sc
hem
e.
No
s r
ec
om
me
nd
ed
by
DA
MC
Es
tim
ate
d c
os
t o
f
ea
ch
pro
jec
t a
lon
g
wit
h a
cti
vit
ies
/
pro
gra
mm
es
to
be
de
ve
lop
ed
by
Fis
he
ry
Dep
art
me
nt
an
d
tho
se
to
be
tak
en
up
in c
on
ve
rge
nce
wit
h
oth
er
Dep
art
me
nts
to
be
sp
ec
ifie
d i
n d
eta
il.
Remarks
No
s.
of
rura
l
fun
cti
on
eri
es
, fi
sh
farm
er
train
ed
at
NIR
D,
Gu
wah
ati
til
l
da
te
No
s.
of
rura
l
fun
cti
on
eri
es
, e
tc t
o
be
tra
ined
in
th
e n
ea
r
futu
re
No
s.
of
Dep
art
me
nta
l
off
ice
rs,
Pro
gra
mm
e
Ma
na
ge
rs s
en
t fo
r
train
ing
, e
xp
os
ure
trip
to
an
y
Ins
titu
tio
ns
ou
tsid
e
the
Sta
te
Pro
po
sa
l o
n t
he
en
tre
pre
neu
rsh
ip
de
ve
lop
me
nt
on
th
e
Fis
he
ries
sec
tor
Pro
po
sa
l o
n t
he
co
ns
tru
cti
on
of
train
ing
ha
ll i
n t
he
dis
tric
t.
Rem
ark
s
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
Te
ch
nic
al
Ma
nu
al
of
Fe
ed
Mil
l s
en
t v
ide
this
off
ice
le
tte
r N
o.
Me
g/F
FD
A/5
6/2
01
2/1
5
dt
31
-10
-20
12
No
s.
of
ap
pli
ca
tio
ns
dis
trib
ute
d.
No
s.
of
fille
d-i
n f
orm
s
rec
eiv
ed
ba
ck
No
s i
ns
pe
cte
d.
No
s o
f fe
as
ible
pro
jec
ts b
as
ed
on
th
e
cri
teri
a,
no
rms
, e
tc
sp
ec
ifie
d u
nd
er
the
Sc
he
me
.
No
s r
ec
om
me
nd
ed
by
DA
MC
Es
tim
ate
d c
os
t o
f
ea
ch
pro
jec
t a
lon
g
wit
h a
cti
vit
ies
/
pro
gra
mm
es
to
be
de
ve
lop
ed
by
Fis
he
ry
Dep
art
me
nt
an
d
tho
se
to
be
tak
en
up
in c
on
ve
rge
nce
wit
h
oth
er
Dep
art
me
nts
to
be
sp
ec
ifie
d i
n d
eta
il.
Remarks
No
s.
of
rura
l
fun
cti
on
eri
es
, fi
sh
farm
er
train
ed
at
NIR
D,
Gu
wah
ati
til
l
da
te
No
s.
of
rura
l
fun
cti
on
eri
es
, e
tc t
o
be
tra
ined
in
th
e n
ea
r
futu
re
No
s.
of
Dep
art
me
nta
l
off
ice
rs,
Pro
gra
mm
e
Ma
na
ge
rs s
en
t fo
r
train
ing
, e
xp
os
ure
trip
to
an
y
Ins
titu
tio
ns
ou
tsid
e
the
Sta
te
Pro
po
sa
l o
n t
he
en
tre
pre
neu
rsh
ip
de
ve
lop
me
nt
on
th
e
Fis
he
ries
sec
tor
Pro
po
sa
l o
n t
he
co
ns
tru
cti
on
of
train
ing
ha
ll i
n t
he
dis
tric
t.
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
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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 - -