Samudra Sathi scheme for providing livelihood support of Rs. 5000.00 only each per month to all marine fishermen above 21 years of age who are affected adversely due to the ban imposed on venturing into sea for fishing during the period from 15th April to 14th June.
A Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is a credit delivery mechanism that is aimed at enabling farmers to have quick and timely access to affordable credit for their working capital.
A price preference may be extended to the Primary Fishermen/ women Cooperative Societies (PFCSs), Fish Producers Groups (FPGs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), registered fishing persons and some other such groups.
Any person who commits any offence by contravening the provisions shall be cognizable and non-bailable.
Eligibility for MJCC may also be extended to the fish farmers dealing with both fresh and brackish waters as well as fisher folk involved in capture fishery in marine sector.
An Act to regulate marine fishing by fishing vessels along the coastline of the state.
No person shall fill up any water area including embankment or naturally or artificially depressed land, with a view to converting it into solid land for the purpose of construction of any building.
An Act to provide for the conservation, development propagation protection, exploitation and disposal of inland fish and fisheries in West Bengal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of a University of Animal and Fishery Sciences in West Bengal.
The object of the Policy is to extend fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs for setting up new Micro, Small, Medium & Large Enterprises in Fisheries sector.