Fisheries Development Division

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.

Divisional Structure