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Particulars of organization, functions and duties
[Section 4 (1) (b) (i)]
Aims and objectives of the organization
- Optimum utilization of Inland Water Resources for Pisciculture.
- Maximising Utilization of Brackish Water Resources.
- Harnessing Marine Resources in greater proportion keeping in mind the environmental issues.
- Adapting scientific Technology for enhancing productivity with greater emphasis to private entrepreneurs.
- Improving Professionalism through training/ counseling of major stakeholders involved in Fisheries Sector.
- Forming Cooperative’s and SHGs for community participation and expanding market potential.
- Dissemination of new technology through its extension machinery.
- Providing livelihood support to unemployed youths through Self Employment Programme.
Mission / Vision
The following GoI Schemes and Programmes are being operated under the Fisheries Department:
Centrally Sponsored Plan Schemes:
- Development of Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture (FFDA) (75:25)
- Motorization of Traditional Crafts (50:50)
- Welfare Schemes for Fishermen:
- Construction of low cost house – NWFF (50:50)
- Saving-cum-relief Scheme (50:50)
- Accident Insurance for fishermen (50:50)
- Development of Fishing Harbours & Jetties (50:50)
- Fishermen Rebate on HSD Oil (80:20)
- Fisheries Training & Extension (80:20)
Central Plan:
- Strengthening of Database & Information Networking for Fishery Sector
- Enforcement of MFRA
Special Central Assistance:
- Development of Pisciculture in KBK Districts under RLTAP
Special Programmes:
- Support to Training & Employment Programme for Women (STEP) (90:10) – Assistance from Ministry of HRD, Department of Women & CD.
Brief history and background for its establishment
The plan, programme and policies of Fishery Sector are carried out through the Directorate of Fisheries, Orissa. The Directorate of Fisheries, Orissa was created in the year 1956 to look after all-round development of Fishery activities in the State. It is basically a service sector and extension oriented technical Department, which promotes scientific aquaculture in the state and look after the welfare of Fisher folk.
- Organization charts – In Annexure - I.
- Allocation of business: Administration, Implementation of Plan/ Non-Plan Programmes, Chanalisation & Monitoring of funds, Collection of revenue, Implementation of OMFR Act/ Rules, formulation of policies and implementation thereof
- Duties to be performed to achieve the mission: Performing the duties & responsibilities of Heads of Department
- Details of services rendered. : To render technical advice on developmental activities pertaining to Fisheries Programme of Govt. and private agencies with subsidy support.
- Citizen’s interaction: This is achieved by organizing meetings/ awareness camps by Officers & staff of the Department during village meetings, Training camps, TV & Radio/ GRAMSAT programmes.
- Postal address of the main office, attached / subordinate office / field units etc.
- Directorate of Fisheries, Orissa, Dry-Dock, Zobra, Cuttack – 753007.
- Zonal Dy. Director of Fisheries, CZ, Cuttack/ SZ, Berhampur / NZ, Sambalpur
- District Level Fisheries Officers at the Head Quarter of each Revenue Districts
- Field Officers like Fishery Extension Officers and Fishery Demonstrators at the Block level.
- Map of office location:
- Working hours both for office and public. : 10 AM to 5 PM (except public holidays)
- Public interaction, if any : Interaction with public is made as
and when warranted
- Grievance redress mechanism: One Grievance Cell is functioning
in the Directorate to address the Public Grievances.
ANNEXURE - I
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