Working Group Report on - Haryana Kisan Ayog

Sonepat for both Freshwater and Marine fishes with focus on public awareness andeducation; establishment of backyard breeding and rearing units; training of womenand unemployed youth; encouraging small scale entrepreneurs for establishment ofaquaria shops; structured and customized training programs for farmers andentrepreneurs; training and capacity building of the fishery staff at all levels;formation of fish farmers SHGs /Aqua Clubs, ICT applications including integratedweb based mobile advisory services for fish farmers; strengthening field orientedextension and service delivery with farmers as extension agents (matsyamitras),establishing College of Fisheries and Fisheries Mission in the State; establishing fishretail outlets in Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurgaon and Faridabad by linking producersand traders; preference to BFSc/MFSc in recruitment to technical positions;encouraging PPP model for production of fish seed and feed; infrastructuredevelopment, cold storage facilities for marketing including live fish are some of themeasures recommended.A comprehensive and enabling Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Policy, as apart of Haryana Agriculture Policy, supported by appropriate legislative reforms andbudgetary provisions needs to be in place. Aquaculture should be treated at par withagriculture for water charges, electricity tariff, and interest on loan, exportpromotion, cargo charges and income tax exemptions.( 48 )