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(ix) The mo<strong>the</strong>r vessel- collector vessel model may be implemented. Sophisticated vessels with cold storage
facility, processing and packaging facilities for direct export can be worked out.
(x) Awareness drives on <strong>the</strong> opportunities available in <strong>the</strong> fisheries sector may be taken in all inhabited
islands.
(xi) Technology based REDPs may be organised with <strong>the</strong> collaboration <strong>of</strong> Central Institute <strong>of</strong> Fisheries
Technology. NABARD may partner in <strong>the</strong>se programmes through its NFS promotional programs. The SHG
based approach for promoting Tuna Pickle units can be an immediate priority.
(xii) There is an urgent need to establish a lagoon management plan based on scientific research and active
community participation. Capacity building programmes for <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> islands may be undertaken.
(xiii) Hatcheries and culture units may be set up for <strong>the</strong> mass production and export <strong>of</strong> marine ornamental
fishes, promotion <strong>of</strong> pearl culture.
(xiv) The development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> export oriented sector <strong>of</strong> marine ornamental fishes should be through an
environmentally responsible manner. There is need to create an institutional framework for trade, capacity
building <strong>of</strong> selected youth to undertake <strong>the</strong> activity and to establish suitable infrastructure along with effective
links for transport and market.
(xv) An Ocean Development Authority on <strong>the</strong> lines <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Island Development Authority may be set up to give
focussed attention to <strong>the</strong> task <strong>of</strong> efficient exploitation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> economic wealth lying within <strong>the</strong> territorial waters
and <strong>the</strong> Exclusive Economic Zone <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> islands.
(xvi) Under PPP model, an Export Oriented Unit (EOU) for tuna fish may be set up in <strong>the</strong> mainland for fish
processing, product diversification and export to foreign countries with <strong>the</strong> help <strong>of</strong> MPEDA and CIFT.