Fisheries

Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources & Fishing Harbours implement various programmes and policies with the object of increasing production of fish.

Lease of Water Bodies for Pisciculture

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.

West Bengal Samudra Sathi Scheme, 2024

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.

West Bengal Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1993

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.

West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act, 1984

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.