Responsibility and Role
- Development of fisheries industry through modern technology.
- Implementation of various development programmes for fisher folk.
- Implementation of Idiwara bank and Fisheries Co-operative Society programmes and co-ordination and supervision of them at national level.
- Registration of manufacturers of fishing vessels and importers of fishing gear, boat engines, refrigeration systems, navigational, communicational and lifesaving equipment and fixing their prices and renewal of such permits annually.
- Approval of designs of fishing boats, various makes & models of marine engines and other equipment used for fishing.
- Formulation of programmes to upgrade the living standard of fishing families affected by natural disasters and accidents.
- Giving recommendations for the EIA reports pertaining to the coastal constructions.
- Supervision of all district and regional fisheries offices.
- Follow up action on foreign aid funded projects.
- Implementation of alternative income generating programmes.
- Implementation of programmes for the prevention of post-harvest losses
- Preparation of an action plan of departmental activities.
Division Structure
