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17.11.1 Yearly Physical Target and Financial EstimatesSl. Programs Yearly Financial Estimates2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-121 Para ExtensionWorkers (nos.)2 ExpectedExpenditure1000 1000 1000 100085.00 135.00 135.00 85.0017.12 Survey of ponds:Authentic and update database is necessary for any effective planning. Work onpreparing a strong database for effective planning in Fisheries Sector. A scheme forsurvey of ponds (both Govt. and Private Sector) in ten selected districts isoperational. It would be expanded to all the districts and the estimated cost is Rs.41.00 lakhs. Survey would be done by specially trained individuals. Areas wherenumbers of tanks are in lesser number, surveyors would get one hundred Rupees forsurvey of a pond.17.13 Extension Schemes:Extension schemes in Fisheries Sector need the strongest financial support asthey have not been receiving due budgetary support. Fisheries offices in fields are upto district headquarters only. So it has been decided to strengthen extension system.National and State level workshop/seminars would be arranged for effectivecommunication and sharing views with stake holders. The overall expectedexpenditure in four years is Rs. 75.00 lakh.17.14 Establishment of an Aquarium House at Patna:M any species of ornamental fishes are found in ox-bow lakes and chours of thestate. They have a good commercial value. Fishermen are unknowingly kill theseprecious fishes or they are not getting their due price. An institute is badly neededto promote their culture and breeding. It has been decided to establish an aquarium118