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Overview The Department of Fisheries was setup in 1966 as an independent Department. Prior to this, a wing of Forest Department looked after the works of Fisheries in the state. Due to formation of an independent Department state aquatic resources were studied scientifically and developed for upliftment of the state people. Following resources have been identified for fisheries development in the state:-

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Organisational Setup In the Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh, beside Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries two Deputy Directors, nine Assistant Directors, five Senior Fisheries Officers and seventeen Fisheries Officers alongwith their supporting staff are performing their duties. During the year 2013-14 Sh. Tarun Shridhar, Principal Secretary to the Government of Himachal Pradesh acted as mentor of the Department and Sh. Gurcharan Singh, worked in the capacity of Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh. At the Directorate level Sh. Satpal Mehta, Deputy Director, Sh. Susheel Janartha, Assistant Director, HQ, Sh. Yogesh Gupta Assistant Director 20 Point alongwith other employed staff delivered their services.

At the regional level there was Deputy Director Fisheries, Patlikuhl in Kullu district, while in other districts Assistant Director Fisheries were responsible for the implementation of Departmental schemes. In Hamirpur district Senior Fisheries Officer, in Kinnaur district Fisheries Officer, Sangla and in Lahual & Spiti district due to vacant posts of Department, Divisional Forest Officer in Lahaul and Assistant Director Animal Husbandry Department in Pangi & Spiti looked after the Departmental works.

Organisational Chart:

Sr. Name Designation 1 Sh. Thakur Singh

Bharmouri Hon’ble Minister for Forest & Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh

2 Sh. Tarun Sridhar Principal Secretary (Fisheries), Himachal Pradesh 3 Sh. Gurcharan Singh Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries, HP 4 Sh. Satpal Mehta Deputy Director Fisheries , Bilaspur (Hq) 5 Sh. Vijay Kumar Puri Deputy Director Fisheries, Patlikuhl 6 Sh. Sunil Mehta Assistant Director Fisheries, Solan 7 Sh. Susheel Janartha Assistant Director Fisheries, Bilaspur (Hq) 8 Sh. Mahesh Kumar Assistant Director Fisheries, Mandi 9 Sh. Ashok Verma Assistant Director Fisheries, Nahan 10 Sh. Rajan Sood Assistant Director Fisheries, Bilaspur 11 Sh. Hamir Chand Assistant Director Fisheries, Palampur 12 Sh. Tapesh Chauhan Assistant Director Fisheries, Shimla 13 Sh. Yogesh Gupta Assistant Director Fisheries, Bilaspur (Hq) 14 Sh. Khem Singh Thakur Assistant Director Fisheries, Pongdam

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15 Sh. Bhupinder Kumar Senior Fisheries Officer, Chamba 16 Sh. Lovel Kumar Senior Fisheries Officer, Una 17 Sh. Vijay Kumar Dogra Senior Fisheries Officer, Hamirpur 18 Sh. Jivan Lal Negi Senior Fisheries Officer, Sangla 19 Sh. Jagat Pal Senior Fisheries Officer, Patlikuhal 20 Sh. Shyam Lal Fisheries Officer, Bilaspur 21 Sh. Pankaj Thakur Fisheries Officer, Holi 22 Smt. Chanchal Thakur Fisheries Officer, Bilaspur(Hq) 23 Sh. Somnath Fisheries Officer, Dhamwari 24 Sh. Vivek Sharma Fisheries Officer, Hamni 25 Smt. Neetu Singh Fisheries Officer, Deoli (Bilaspur) 26 Sh. Sundeep Kumar Fisheries Officer, Dehra 27 Sh. Rakesh Kumar Fisheries Officer, Khatiyar 28 Sh. Arun Kant Verma Fisheries Officer, Machhial 29 Miss. Richa Gupta Fisheries Officer, Patlikuhal 30 Sh. Ajay Kuldeep Fisheries Officer, Alsu 31 Sh. Ram Singh Fisheries Officer, Nalagarh 32 Sh. Vijay Kumar Saroch Fisheries Officer, Nagrota-Surian 33 Sh. Rajinder Paul Fisheries Officer, Barot 34 Sh. Duni Chand Fisheries Officer, Batahar 35 Sh. Surender Kumar

Patial Fisheries Officer, Lathiani

36 Sh. Hitesh Kumar Fisheries Officer, Gagret (Una) 37 Sh. Tej Ram Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Bilaspur 38 Sh. Pritam chand Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Rajnagar 39 Sh. Manjit Singh Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Dadasiba 40 Sh. Dilwar Singh Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Haripur 41 Sh. Vijay Kumar Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Holi 42 Sh. Pradeep Kumar Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Mandi 43 Sh. Shyam Singh Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Zagatkhana 44 Sh. Shubh karan Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Kangra 45 Sh. Neel Mani Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Hamni 46 Sh. Baljeet Singh Sub–Inspector Fisheries, Jaddu

TROUT FARM BAROT

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Targets & Achievements of 12th Five Year Plan

and Annual Plan 2013-14

Sr. No.

Particulars Targets fixed for 12th

FYP(2012-17)

Targets of Annual Plan

(2013-14)

Achievements of Annual Plan

(2013-14) 1. Fish

Production (In Tonnes)

37605.00 8677.00 9834.14

2. Carp Seed Production (In Lakhs)

1220.00 220.00 222.088

3. Trout Ova Production (In Lakhs)

59.00 12.00 15.223

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Mandate

The Fisheries Department has been set up with following mandate:

• To increase fish production in the State by judicious management of all the culturable water resources;

• To develop reservoir fishery of the State with an aim to increase per hectare production from the open impoundments;

• To undertake breeding programme of Indian and exotic carps, mahseer, trout and other sub-temperate species for augmenting the seed stocking programme in reservoirs, rivers, streams and their tributaries;

• To promote game fishery in the state with particular emphasis on commercial production of trout for promotion of tourism;

• To promote aquaculture in the state by providing technical and financial assistance to the fishermen and rural youth;

• To generate employment opportunities in the fishery sector and ameliorating the condition of fishermen of the state;

• To promote fish seed production and fish production in private sector of the state;

• To promote fish production by stocking suitable improved fish species in state waters.

Carp Fish Trout Fish

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Achievements during the Year 2013-14

• 9834.14 tonnes of fish worth Rs. 8057.79 lakh was produced from all the water resources of state during this year;

• 12.93 tonnes of table size trout fish valued Rs. 28.45 lakh was produced from Departmental farms this year which fetched a revenue of Rs. 115.41 lakh for Departmental farms. This year in private sector 220.56 tonnes of table size trout fish of Rs. 485.23 lakh value was produced. As a

result of successful breeding of rainbow trout, units were established in the state not only in Kullu district but in Shimla, Mandi, Kangra and Chamba districts too;

• To encourage Carp production in the state Amur Common Carp seed was imported which was successfully bred this year also. Carp production in lower area of the state will receive a big boost as a result of this achievement;

• From all the sources Department earned a revenue of Rs. 255.28 lakh which is Rs. 100.73 lakh more than the fixed target of Rs.154.55 Lakh;

• 4975 Fishermen were provided full time employment in the major reservoirs of the state (Gobindsagar Reservoir - 2372 ) (Pong Reservoir - 2455) (Chamera Reservoir - 120) and (Ranjt Sagar - 28 ). These fishermen caught 1830.222 tonnes fish of Rs. 13.01 crore value which helped in improvement of their economic conditions;

• In the year 2013-14, 222.126 lakh fish seed was produced from Departmental carp farms;

• Under Reservoir’s Fishermen Accident Insurance Scheme all 11,100 active fishermen working in the state are being provided premium free insurance cover under which in case of death of the

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fishermen Rs. 1.00 lakh and in case of permanent disability Rs. 0.50 lakh are granted;

• This year 4090 active fishermen were provided Rs. 32.72 lakh as financial assistance during two month close-season under Saving-cum-Relief Scheme;

• All the active fishermen employed in the state reservoirs are covered under Fishermen Risk Fund Scheme. This scheme envisages to mitigate the losses to the equipments of a fishermen during natural calamity. This year 4771 fishermen deposited Rs. 95,420.00 @ 20/- per fishermen in this fund;

• To promote aquaculture in the state and provide employment opportunities, under various schemes 2417 new employments were generated in the state;

• Under Fish Farmers Development Agency 19.21 ha new area was included in aquaculture and 11.50 ha. old ponds were renovated in the state;

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Events During the Year 2013-14 Among various events which took place in the year 2013-14 two events which hold

special mention are workshop on “Appraisal & Development of Fisheries in

Himachal Pradesh” held on 23rd and 24th July, 2013 at Bachat Bhawan, Bilaspur

and “HIM FISH FESTIVAL-2013” organised in Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh

on 20th and 21st October, 2013 by the Department.

‘Appraisal & Development of Fisheries in Himachal Pradesh’

Workshop held on 23rd-24th July, 2013 at Bilaspur (H.P.)

A workshop entitled 'Appraisal & Development of Fisheries in Himachal Pradesh'

was organized and held at Bilaspur under the chairmanship of Sh Tarun Shridhar,

Principal Secretary (Fisheries) to the government of H.P. Besides Chairman, the

meet was participated by Sh Anupam Kashyap, Additional Secretary (Fisheries) to

the government of Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Ajay Sharma, Deputy Commissioner,

Bilaspur, Sh. Pradip Thakur, Additional

District Magistrate, Bilaspur, Dr. Gopi

Reddy D, Senior Executive Director,

NFDB, Hyderabad, Dr. Feroz Khan,

Scientist Incharge, CIFRI Unit, Banglore,

Sh. B.K. Mishra, Managing Director,

FISHCOPFED, New Delhi, Sh. Rajiw

Kumar, Director Fisheries, Jharkhand, Dr. N.N. Panday & Dr. S Chandra, Senior

scientists & Dr. R.L. Haldar, Technical Officer, all from Directorate of Coldwater

Fisheries Research, Bhimtal- Uttrakhand, Sh. K.S. Sandhu, Chairman, Punjab Fish

Farmers Association, Dr. Kuldip Kumar, former Advisor-cum- Director Fisheries

Himachal Pradesh, Sh. K. B. Ralhan, Ex- Deputy Director-cum- Secretary General

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Himachal Angling Association, Palampur, all the Deputy/ Assistant Directors and

Fisheries Officers of the state's fisheries department were present in this important

meet. Members from Trout Grower's Association, Himachal Trout Angling

Association, were specially invited for contribution of their inputs and views.

Workshop was split-up in 4 technical sessions as under:

1. Reservoir Fisheries- Status, Scope & Development;

2. Trout Aquaculture- Status, Scope & Development;

3. Carp Aquaculture- Status, Scope & Development;

4. Riverine Fisheries- Status, Scope & Development.

During each session, theme papers on focal issues were presented by subject

specialists and representatives from Trout Growers Associations, Angling

Associations also presented their papers/ views, in the workshop.

After two days intense interaction and discussions in the workshop, with new and

divergent views among the participants, the following recommendations were

firmed up for development and promotion of fisheries of hill states particularly

Himachal Pradesh.

Reservoir Fisheries Development:

ü With a view to increase fish

production of state reservoirs, Cage

Fish Culture was identified as quite

high potential area, as such may be

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undertaken in state reservoirs on experimental basis with Pangasius sutchi,

Mirror carp or any other non predatory species;

ü Taking in view the menace of logs/ trees etc. in Chamera reservoir, causing

great technological problem for fishing in the water body, it was decided to

take up the issue with Central

Institute of Fisheries

Technology (CIFT) Cochin for

tackling the problem;

ü A decision was taken to initiate

more welfare schemes for the

benefit of fisherfolk, having

component from FISHCOPFED, Government of India as well as fishers;

ü It was decided to implement National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)

funded Mobile Fish Market Vehicle Scheme, in the state as it would benefit

both producers & consumers, promoting sale & availability of fish;

ü Presently, the gears being used in state reservoirs, since seventies are

effective only upto the depth of 5 mtrs against the reservoir’s depth ranging

from 30-80 mtrs, as such a decision was taken to take up the matter with

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) for improvisation of gears so

that deeper layers of water could also

be optimally exploited.

Trout Aquaculture Development:

ü Marketing, feed subsidy,

transportation subsidy & Insurance,

were identified as the main

impediments in the expansion of trout

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farming in private sector. A decision was taken for initiation of efforts for

resolving the issues at department /government level.

ü Cost & easy availability of trout feed were highlighted as main constraints of

trout growers in the workshop. A decision was taken to setup more feed mills

and evolve cheap pelletized feed with locally available ingredients in

collaboration with Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR)-

Bhimtal.

ü In order to boost trout marketing, it was decided to provide Mobile Fish

Market vehicle for trout growers association for intensifying publicity efforts

by holding trout fairs, clutching Hotel Industry and by using Electronic

Media etc.

ü State trout farms may be expanded ensuring departmental water supply

system so that adequate seed be produced for catering the need of growers as

well as ranching programme. Further in view of proximity of long distance

and concentration of growers in Bharmour & Pangi areas of Chamba district,

it was decided that special efforts be made to identify sites, for the

construction of Model trout seed farms, on the analogy of trout farm

Patlikuhl/ Kashmir.

ü It was decided that a high level delegation must visit Kashmir to study the

design & functioning of Trout farms & hatcheries, feed mill etc. constructed

by Jammu & Kashmir Fisheries

Department.

Carp aquaculture:

In view of poor growth rate due to

genetic degradation of Mirror carp,

main culturable fish in semi temperate

waters of the state, it was decided to

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replace it with quick growing disease free strain like Hungarian strain of Common

carp and build a rich brood stock (Brood Bank);

ü Aiming at species enhancement of culturable fishes, more fish species in

coldwater be screened in order to test their amenability of survival, growth

and propagation in coldwater pockets of the state with the help of Directorate

of Coldwater Fisheries Research ;

ü In view of porosity, due to low clay content in the soil, seepage and water

retention were highlighted as serious problems standing in way of promotion

of aquaculture. It was decided to take the services of National

Institutes/consultants, in resolving these problems;

ü Himachal being a state with undulating terrain, complex topography, it was

stressed in the workshop that the norms under Fish Farms Development

Agency of providing subsidy on hectare basis be revised to unit basis for hill

states.

ü It was also desired to send fish farmers/staff members on exposure

visits/trainings.

Riverine Fisheries

ü In view of damming and ecological degradation of state’s streams, it was

decided that selective stretches about 100-200 kms. be identified. These

stretches after meticulous ecological

restoration viz. silt removal,

deepening, strengthening of

embankments, intensive stocking etc.

be opened for fishing to anglers &

fishermen;

ü In view of prevalence of migratory

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fishes in Himachal river & streams, it was decided that provision of installing

fish ladders be made mandatory while sanctioning any Hydel project. Help of

Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI)-Barrackpore be taken in

providing design of such devices viz. Fish ladder, locks, lift etc. suitable in

hill streams;

ü In view of paucity of fish seed suitable for stocking in coldwater streams, it

was decided to seek the help of Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research

for evolving dependable technologies for large scale seed production of Tor

putitora, snow trout and other suitable species, if any;

ü Since, number of ornamental fishes grow & thrive in cold water streams. It

was decided that Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research / National

Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources scientists would undertake a survey of

Himachal Pradesh streams and prepare an inventory of these species suitable

as aquarium fishes;

ü It was decided to upgrade the skill of all Departmental Officials by sending

them for trainings outside the state as well as abroad also.

Impact of introduction of Gambusia affinis fish species in state waters:

The reported decision of Health & Family Welfare Department for the introduction of Gambusia affinis for controlling larvae & pupae anopheles generated considerable debate in the workshop & any further action on these lines was viewed with alarm.

ü Gambusia affinis, being pugnacious and omnivore, may make it detrimental to the production of other commercially important species;

ü It is prolific breeder with 9 broods a year and gestation period is 21 – 28 days;

ü It is highly aggressive, predatory, injures, kills & devour all other fishes;

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ü Further, larvae & pupae of mosquitoes are not the preferred food of Gambusia and hardly form for 10% of its dietary;

ü Citing the example of Nainital lake, members highlighted the menace created by this pest fish by monopolizing the lake and eliminating all other fishes;

ü Viewed with danger, the accidental entry of Gambusia in state open waters

could prove havoc to the existing fish stock. Taking all this into

consideration, members were unanimous in view that introduction of

Gambusia in Himachal Pradesh should not be permitted.

Him Fish Festival-2013

Festivals are known to be the most suitable mode of publicity since ages all over the world. With a mandate to address the issue of trout marketing in the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh, a two days fish festival named “HIM FISH FESTIVAL-2013” was organised in Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh on 20th and 21st October, 2013 by the Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh. Sh. Thakur Singh Bharmouri, Hon’ble Minister of Forest & Fisheries, Himachal

Pradesh was the Chief Guest whereas Sh. Tarun Sridhar, Principal Secretary (Fisheries), to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh presided over the inaugural function.

Him Fish Festival-2013 was organised by Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh with the support of National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh Aquaculture Fishing and Marketing Society (HPAFMS), Bilaspur.

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Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh in his welcome address, paid gratitude to all the dignitaries for sparing their valuable time for the event and emphasised on the nutritional value of the trout fish as the trout fish being rich in

Omega-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids, it reduces the risk of fatal heart attacks by lowering blood fat levels and reducing blood clotting. Further, it is low fat, low calorie diet besides being an excellent source of iron, calcium, selenium and vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, & B12.

In his inaugural address, Hon’ble Chief Guest, Sh. Thakur Singh Bharmouri

also highlighted the value of Trout Fish in human diet and departmental efforts in the development of fisheries in Himachal Pradesh. Principal Secretary Fisheries to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh also made the guests and the audience aware about the departmental activities and medicinal value of trout fish and how it is different from other fishes.

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A cultural programme was also organised in the evening on 20th October, 2013. Various groups performed the traditional folk songs and classical dances. The audience was mesmerised by the musical ambience along with relishing the Queen of water : trout fish.

This was a modest effort to make people aware of the departmental activities and the nutritional value of trout fish.

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Annual Plan 2013-14 Himachal Pradesh after attaining full statehood is steadily moving towards development and is emerging as model state among various hill states. After green revolution and white revolution state is moving ahead towards blue revolution. To make this practically feasible, amount of Rs. 2633 lakh was sanctioned in 12th Five Year Plan. In Annual Plan 2013-14, Rs.1138.65 lakh were sanction under various schemes as follows:-

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Direction & Administration With the initiation of sponsored development process in the state major thrust of Fisheries Department was to promote judicious use of riverine fisheries but due to emergence of Hydroelectric Power Projects new sources of fish production developed in the form of reservoirs. 18% of total fish production of the state is harvested from these reservoirs. Every year number of HEP’s is increasing both in upper and lower regions of the state. To implement the schemes formulated for faster development of available state resources, administrative structure of the Department needs to be strengthened. Although pressure on exploitation of fisheries resources is increasing day by day but strength of staff deputed on fisheries development and conservation is declining steadily. This year among total sanctioned posts almost 128 posts are lying vacant.

Name of the scheme Budget provision 2013-14

Expenditure 2013-14

Direction & Administration

63.05 Lakhs 63.05 Lakhs

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Major Departmental Schemes

A. Management and Development of Inland Fisheries: i) Reservoir conservation: Reservoir conservation holds a major slot in fish production of the state. Of the total fish produced, 18% is being harvested from the reservoirs. In this manner, these reservoirs are helping in strengthening economic conditions of the Dam oustees. To increase fish production in these reservoirs 25-40 mm size fish seed is stocked every year which has shown encouraging results. This year fish production in reservoir has shown an increase.


Expenditure 2013-14

Reservoir conservation 2.00 Lakh 2.00 Lakh

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ii) Carp seed production: There are six carp seed farms in the state viz. Deoli (Bilaspur), Alsu (Mandi), Nalagarh (Solan), Deoli (Una), Kangra (Kangra) and Sultanpur (Chamba). Keeping in view, the rise in demand of carp fish seed and effects of upcoming Hydroelectric power project on fish fauna there was a need to produce high quality fish seed in the state. To achieve this goal, few changes from management point of view were required and carp seed farm Deoli (Bilaspur) was brought under the ‘Himachal Pradesh, Aquaculture, Fishing & Marketing Society’ Bilaspur for commercial production of fish seed. Carp seed farm Nalagarh (Solan) and Deoli (Una) were taken back from private entrepreneurs in November, 2011 for both fish and fish seed production. For the benefit of fish farmers and to boost carp fish production in the state Amur Carp was introduced in Carp Farm Alsu (Mandi) which was successfully bred. To promote game fisheries in the state and for tourism development, fish seed stocking in riverine sources is very essential. Mahseer is native to state waters. So to make the state waters abundant in Mahseer high quality, farm produced mahseer fry is very important. This year 222.126 lakhs fry was produced from Departmental carp farms and out of this 10.49 lakhs fry was stocked in state reservoirs.

Name of the scheme Budget Provision 2013-14 Expenditure 2013-14 Carp seed production 59.35 Lakh 59.01 Lakh

Under this scheme various extension works in Deoli (Bilaspur), Alsu (Mandi), Sultanpur (Chamba) and Kangra (Kangra) carp farms were continued this year also. Carp fish seed produced by various Departmental carp farms is as follows:

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Carp Seed Production (In Lakhs)

Deoli (Bilaspur)Alsu (Mandi)Kangra (Kangra)Sultanpur (Chamba)

B) Management and Development of game fisheries:

Department has started renovation, extension of existing farms and construction of new trout farms in a phased manner which envisages to mitigate the damage done by HEP projects by stocking trout seed in large number in state rivers. Demand of trout seed by trout growers is also being fulfilled through these farms. So, renovation of Departmental farms at Barot, Sangla, Holi and Dhamwari would be continued this year also. Department intends to upgrade these farms upto the level of Indo-Norwegian Trout Farm, Patlikuhal. To promote trout culture in private sector major emphasis is laid on production of high quality fish seed production from these farms. This year15.22 lakh trout seed was produced from Departmental farms:-

Name of the scheme Budget Provision 2013-14 Expenditure 2013-14 Trout Seed Production 61.64 Lakh 61.60 Lakh

C) Commercial trout production:

In order to exploit water resources of high altitude coldwater regions of the state and to promote aquaculture a foreign aided trout farming project was started in 1989 which was completed in 1998. Main objectives of this project viz construction of modern trout farm, hatchery, rainbow trout ova production and development,

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production of artificial feed with the locally available ingredients and imparting training to all the project officials /staff have been achieved. Rainbow trout seed & feed production technology has been developed which is available only with few states of our country. This technology is transferred to private farmers by the department which has resulted in increase in number of trout growers in the state. Himachal Pradesh is the first state in the country to start trout culture in private sector. In year 2013-14 main goal of the department was to increase fish seed and feed production and provide employment, to more and more people through trout culture.

In year 2013-14 private trout growers produced 220.56 tonnes trout of Rs 485.23 lakh value. Departmental farms earned Rs115.41 Lakh revenue.

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12.93

100.78

9.91

1.27 1.54 1.91

115.41

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80

100

120

140

Patlikuhal (Kullu)

Barot (Mandi)

Sangla (Kinnaur)

Dhamwari (Shimla)

Holi (Chamba)

Total

Fish Production (In Tonnes)

Revenue (In Lakhs)

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(D) Carp Seed Farms Development and Maintenance:

This is a well known fact that Golden Mahseer in Himachal rivers is famous for game fisheries. Due to natural hurdles and non – availability of appropriate fish seed production technology there has been qualitative and quantitative decline of this species. Fingerlings produced in farms need to be stocked in state waters to reinstate this fish in state waters. With this objective a Mahaseer Fish seed farm was established at Machhyal in Mandi district with the help of Rs. 505 Lakh aid under a centrally sponsored scheme. Work is still under progress in the Farm and heading towards completion shortly.

Name of the scheme Budget Provisions 2013-14 Expenditure 2013-14 Carp Seed Farms Extension

10.44 lakh 10.34 lakh

(E) Fresh Water Aquaculture Development (Centrally Sponsored Scheme):

Promoting aquaculture is the main priority of the department, so that along with rise in fish production, employment opportunities may also be increased. With this vision, Fish Farmers Development Agency was established under a centrally sponsored scheme. Common masses are encouraged to exploit judiciously the natural water resources of state.


Expenditure 2013-14

Fresh Water Aquaculture development 16.52 lakh 16.52 lakh

OBJECTIVES OF THE FISH FARMER’S DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

a. Progressively reclaim and bring all potential water bodies under fish culture such as swamps, beels, silted up / neglected ponds, water logged / low lying areas etc. for optimum fish production in the State;

b. To work out the programme in such a way that it serves as a nucleus of activity for further spread to other areas;

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c. To provide training and popularize a new avocation by way of fish culture to the people thereby build-up a trained cadre of fish farmers to undertake intensive fish farming thus providing increased employment to rural unemployed;

d. Contribute to the strengthening of rural economy by making fish farming economically viable;

e. To effectively involve financial assistance to provide loans for capital investment to fish farmers for excavating ponds or for improving existing water areas; and;

f. To provide initial technical and financial assistance to the fish farmers and also as required from time to time.

A package of assistance is provided to the prospective fish farmers under different segments of the schemes, the details of which is as under:

1. Renovation/Reclamation of ponds and Tanks: The scheme envisages renovation/reclamation of old ponds and tanks which are owned or taken on lease by the farmers. The estimated per hectare renovation cost of the pond is Rs. 75,000/- and subsidy @ 20% with a maximum of Rs. 15,000 /- for Non Scheduled Castes / other fish farmers and for S.C/S.T it is Rs. 18,750/- per ha. (25%). This year 10.50 hectare water area was renovated under this scheme.

2. Construction of New Ponds: This scheme has been introduced during 1991-92 with an aim to create more ponds for increased fish production. The unit cost of the scheme is Rs 4.00 lakh per ha. in the plain areas including arrangement water supply either in the form of tube-well or gravity flow. The subsidy component is available @ 20% with a maximum of Rs. 80,000/- per hectare for Non Scheduled Castes / other farmers and for S.C/S.T farmers it is 1,00,000/- per hectare (25%). This year 19.21 hectare land was covered under this scheme

3. Integrated Fish Farming: Population outburst and limited resources have necessitated integration of various activities, for increasing employment avenues, and enhanced productivity with minimum inputs. The scheme envisages Assistance for setting up integrated units including hatcheries for Ornamental Fishes- Unit cost Rs. 15 lakh which includes hatchery of 5-10 million capacity. Rs.1.50 lakh subsidy @ 10 % is granted.

4. Construction of Fresh Water Prawn & other Fish Hatchery: Fish seed is the nucleus of aquaculture. The State department of Fisheries at its seed farms is producing 20.0 million fish seed annually which is not even sufficient to meet the fish seed stocking requirements of its reservoirs and open waters. Hence, there is a need to involve private entrepreneurs in fish seed production.

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The scheme envisages Rs. 12.00 lakh for a fish seed hatchery with 10 million (fry) capacity for the plain areas and Rs. 16.00 lakh with same capacity for the hill States/ districts. Subsidy @ 10% with a maximum ceiling of Rs.1.20 lakh in the plain and Rs. 1.60 lakh in the hilly areas for entrepreneurs only.

5. Establishment of Fish Feed Unit: After meeting out the seed requirement of the beneficiaries. The next important part in the aquaculture is availability of the optimum quantity of the fish feed. For setting up of a fish feed unit the Govt. of India sanctioned the cost@ Rs. 7.5 lakh for building, machinery and equipment. These will be set up in the private sector. Subsidy @ 20% with a maximum ceiling of Rs. 1.50 lakh is admissible for each entrepreneur.

6. Subsidy on 1stYear Inputs: The fish farmers who avail the benefits of Grant-in-Aid subsidy for the renovation and construction of ponds are also provided subsidy on the purchase of 1st year inputs such as fish seed, feed and manure etc.@ 20% with a maximum ceiling of Rs 10,000/- per hectare for all farmers except SC’s/ST’s for whom it is Rs. 12,500/- per ha.(25%). The total cost per ha. has been allowed Rs.30,000/-. This year 0.924 lakh rupees were granted as subsidy on first year inputs.

(F) Schedule Caste Sub - Plan :

Department of Fisheries provides employment to all rural folks especially scheduled castes for their economic and social amelioration. Commercial Aquaculture helps in fulfilling needs of weaker sections by providing employment. Keeping this in view a provision of Rs 200 Lakh has been made in 12th five year plan (2012-17) and with a budget provision of 80.45 Lakh rupees in 2013-14, following schemes were implemented:

(i) Community pond construction :-

This scheme was formulated to generate employment at community level rather than for individuals. Main objective is to involve more and more people in fisheries activities so that economically and socially weaker sections of society may be encouraged to work together at community level. This scheme

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envisages construction / renovation of old ponds in villages and constructing new ponds on government lands. Ponds are constructed in SC majority villages and given on lease to a SC beneficiary for aquaculture.

Name of the Scheme Budget provision 2013-14 Expenditure 2013-14

Community Pond construction (including RKVY)

38.60 Lakhs 38.60 Lakhs

(ii) Publicity and Extension :-

Usually, people below poverty line are engaged in fisheries activities, among these scheduled caste population is in majority. This section of society is not much aware of departmental schemes, so department endeavours to educate them through publicity and extension work. In 2013-14, Rs 0.27 lakh budget provision was made and spent completely for publicizing departmental schemes through exhibitions in various level fairs of the state.

(iii) Others:-

With a mandate to educate scheduled caste population in SC majority villages a one day awareness camps on fisheries are organised by the department. In year 2013-14, Rs 1.00 Lakh was sanctioned and with 80 % expenditure, 296 SC people were made aware of departmental schemes.

(iv) Gill net subsidy to reservoir

fishermen (RKVY):-

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Gill nets are one of the main fishing equipments for fishermen in the reservoirs of the state. So, in order to purchase gill nets financial assistance is granted under this scheme. Rs. 2.70 Lakh was sanctioned and with 100% expenditure 90 fishermen were granted subsidy.

(v) Backyard fish farming:-

This scheme envisages providing financial assistance to beneficiaries in construction of backyard fish ponds of size 6X6X2 m3. With a capital cost of Rs. 1.50 Lakh for each unit, subsidy @ 50% for general category and @ 60% to SC and ST is granted under this scheme.

(G) Tribal Sub Plan:- Kinnaur, Lahaul & spiti, Bharmour and Pangi areas of Chamba district are included in tribal regions of Himachal Pradesh. This forms 42.4% of the total area of Himachal Pradesh. Upper reaches of Sutlej, Ravi, Beas and Chamba are included in tribal areas. High altitude lakes like Chandertal (4000m), Mane (4300m), Nako (4100m), Kirgaur (3500m) etc. are located in these regions. These lakes are being developed for trout culture. In tribal regions out of five integrated tribal programmes / projects on “Integrated Tribal Development Project” for Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti, only three fisheries officers posts are sanctioned. But except Kinnaur other two posts are lying vacant. Fisheries officer is not posted in Integrated Tribal Development Project, Bharmour. In Pangi too no departmental officer is deputed. Due to want of technical staff, solicited progress could not be achieved in these areas. Under this Scheme a trout farm was set up at Holi, in Chamba district. Department makes provisions for tribal development every year in annual plans but could not get approval from the government. Name of the Scheme Budget provision 2013-14 Expenditure 2013-14

Tribal Sub Plan 20.55 Lakh 20.45 Lakh

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To fulfill the requirements of trout seed for Baspa and other rivers of Kinnaur district special emphasis was given this year for the management of Trout Farm, Sangla. Extension of water area in Sangla farm is in progress. To fulfill needs of trout seed in tribal areas of Chamba district a trout seed farm at Holi is set up. This scheme grants Rs. 1.00 Lakh to Chamba & Bhatiyat region of Chamba district and Rs. 1.90 Lakh for non-tribal region aquaculturists. For construction of pond Rs. 10.95 Lakh were distributed as subsidy for Raceways construction resulting in 69 trout growers benefitted with 13.85 Lakh rupees.

(H) Strengthening of Database in fisheries and promoting information technology:-

A centrally sponsored scheme named “Strengthening of Database in fisheries and promoting information technology” was started in tenth five year Plan in year 2002-03. Himachal Pradesh approved this scheme for implementation in the state in September, 2003. The Scheme was started after sanctioning of four posts of various classes in March, 2004. This Scheme envisages consolidating qualitative and quantitative information on Fisheries on scientific basis and utilizing it for possibilities of exploitation of water resources of that region. An analysis of economic status of people related to fisheries will also be done under this scheme. In year 2013-14 compilation with the help of software developed by CIFRI, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute was continued.


Expenditure 2013-14

Strengthening of Database in fisheries and promoting information technology

5.28 akh 5.22 Lakh

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(I) Fisheries Research – “Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University”:- Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh is granting aid to Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur since 1981-82. University has been given the responsibility of developing a technology for fish culture suitable for diverse ecology of the state. Research on controlling fish diseases is also being carried by the University, which is a time consuming process. Therefore, grant will continue in forthcoming years too. This year in 2013-14 Rs. 2.00 lakh have been granted to the University for further research.

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10 Welfare schemes implemented by the Department

1. Reservoirs Fishermen Accident Insurance Scheme:

Fishing in the big reservoirs is a hazardous job. There is every risk of life during heavy rains and storms. Keeping this in view all active fishermen working in the reservoirs have been insured for Rs. 50,000/- in case of permanent disability and Rs. 1,00,000/- in case of death of the fishermen. The insurance premium of Rs. 30/- is being shared by the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh in 50:50 ratio. In the year 2013-14, with an expenditure of Rs. 1,60,950 equally from state and centre 11,100 fishermen were provided premium free insurance cover under this scheme.

2. Fishermen Risk Fund Scheme: Fishing in the reservoir is nocturnal in nature and hence involves a considerable element of risk to the life of the fishermen as well as his fishing

equipments. To mitigate to a certain extent the losses to the fishermen a ‘Fishermen Relief Fund Scheme’ has been formulated in the State. Under this scheme each reservoir fishermen contributes Rs. 20/- annually, to be collected from him at the beginning of the year while issuing the licenses. The State Government contributes an amount equal to the total contribution of the fishermen. The assistance from

the fund to the fishermen is given only on loss of gill nets, wooden boats, and tents. Based on the present value of the equipments the compensation is given up to 33% of the loss of each item. Maximum assistance is given in case of total loss/ destruction of the equipment.

3. Saving-cum-Relief Scheme (Close Season Assistance): In order to ensure sustained yield of fish from the reservoirs apart from the other management measure a fishing ‘closed-season’ of two months from 1st

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June to 31st July every year has been enforced. Under this scheme each fishermen who is member of the cooperative society deposits Rs. 40/- for ten consecutive fishing months from August to May. Proportionate amount is contributed by the Central and State Government with contribution of Rs. 400/- and 400/- respectively.. The total amount of Rs.1200/- thus, raised is distributed to the fishermen in two installments during the ‘closed season’.

4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna:

In year 2013-14 achievements under RKVY are as follows:

a) Rs. 104.00 lakh was approved for extension of Carp seed farm Alsu, Mandi district;

b) Expenditure of Rs. 33.60 lakh was done on construction of 8 community ponds;

c) Expenditure of Rs. 7,95,000/- was done on construction of 8 trout units;

d) Rs. 334.00 lakh was approved/sanctioned under a scheme ‘Cage Fish Culture in Reservoir of the State”;

e) Rs.31.00 lakh were sanctioned for construction of new ponds in Carp farm Deoli, Una district;

f) Rs. 250.00 lakh was sanctioned for scheme “Aquaculture Development through Integrated Approach”;

g) Expenditure of Rs. 4.57 lakh was done on purchase of farm equipments for all Departmental fish farms.

“Positive attitude and an open mind are true characteristics of all good fishermen”. KevinVandam

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Administrative and Economic Developments

1. e-Samadhan:- Soon after implementation of e-samadhan system in Fisheries Department various grievances received were redressed efficiently. This year too, all the complaints received were redressed successfully.

2. e-Services:- For smooth and efficient functioning of departmental work e-services were started and the task assigned under this programme has been completed.

3. e-License:- In the year 2013-14 department has started issuing angling licenses online also. This service will facilitate all enthusiastic anglers from state and abroad to receive angling license online without inconvenience of visiting the offices personally.

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12 Budget Provisions & Targets for 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17)

and year 2014-15 1. Budget Provisions

Sr. No.

Name of the Scheme Budget Provisions for 12th Five Year Plan (Amount in Lakhs)

Budget Provisions for Annual Plan (2014-15) (Amount in Lakhs)

1 Direction and Administration 194.22 18 2 Reservoir Fisheries Development and Management

a) Reservoir conservation 115.90 2 b) Fish seed production 251.57 79

3 Development and maintenance of game fisheries (Trout Seed Farms)

347.30 88.97

4 Development and maintenance of Carp Seed Farms

124.31 19

5 Training and Extension 9.30 1 6

Promoting Freshwater Aquaculture

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Fish Farmers Development Programme

74 9

7 800- Other Expenses a) Fishermen Risk Fund 13.50 2 b) Welfare of Fishermen 85.50 10.70 c) Fishermen Accidental

Insurance 9.50 3.30

8 Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna 1014.90 132 9 Management and Development

of Inland Fisheries Statistics (Central Scheme)

80 0.01

10 Fish Farmer’s Development Agency (Central Scheme)

100 0.01

11 Welfare of Fishermen (Central Scheme)

80 0.01

Total 2500 365 12 Schedule Caste Sub Plan 200 90 13 Tribal Sub Plan 193 35

Total 2893 490

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2.Targets Sr. No.

Particulars Unit Targets for 12th FYP

Targets for Annual Plan 2014-15

1 Fish Production Tonnes 37605.00 9200.00 2 Carp Seed Production Lakh 1220.00 240.00 3 Trout Ova Production Lakh 59.00 13.00

Fishing is much more than fish.It is great occasion when we may

return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers. Herbert Hoover

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13 Right to Information

GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH,DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

INFORMATION UNDER

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 SECTION 4(1)(B):

(i) Particulars of organization, functions and duties of the department: Functions :

1. To increase fish Production in the State by judicious management of all the culturable water resources.

2. Management and Development of reservoir fishery in the State. 3. To undertake breeding programme of Indian and exotic fish species for

augmenting the seed stocking programme in reservoirs, river, streams and tributaries.

4. Implementation of HP Fisheries Act and Rules there under. 5. To promote commercial Rainbow Trout farming in the high altitude areas. 6. To promote aquaculture in the State by providing technical and financial

assistance to the fishermen and rural youths. 7. To generate employment opportunities by the fisheries activities and

ameliorating the condition of fishermen of the State.

Duties: Formulation of schemes/ modalities for all the functions of the department as mentioned above and implementation of HP Fisheries Act 1976 and Rules 1979. (ii) Powers and duties of its officers and employees of the department.

Powers of Officers:

Powers and duties of officers have been illustrated in HPFR Vol. I & II. The functions and duties of other employees have been discussed in H.P.Govt. Office Manual with time-to-time amendments issued by the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. In pursuance of Finance Department letter No. Fin-1-C(14)1/83, dated 6th September 1995, Financial Powers have been re-delegated to all Drawing and Disbursing Officers in the Fisheries Department Himachal Pradesh as under:-

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Sr. No.

Nature of Powers Authority to which the power delegated

Extent of Power

1. OFFICE EXPENSES 1. Maintenance of office

machines & equipments All Deputy Directors of Fisheries. All Asstt. Directors of Fisheries.

Upto Rs. 2000/- per item at a time. Upto Rs. 1000/- per item at a time.

2. Purchase of office machines & equipments

All DDFs/ ADFs All purchase of individual items upto Rs. 2000/- limited to Rs. 20,000/- per year.

3. Purchase of Charcoal All DDFs/ ADFs Full powers for the prescribed winter seasons and at the rate approved by the controller of stores in HP.

4. Electricity, Water Charges & Telegrams

All DDFs/ ADFs Full powers.

5. Telephone All DDFs/ ADFs Upto Rs. 5,000/- 6. Purchase of Technical

books All DDFs/ ADFs Upto Rs. 500/-

7. Purchase of Non-technical books i.e. Service matter books

All DDFs/ ADFs Full powers provided expenditure on any one book does not exceeds to Rs. 500/-

8. Periodicals/ Journals All DDFs/ ADFs Subscription for periodical/ journals limited to Rs. 1000/- per annum

9. Petty purchases of local stationery

All DDFs/ ADFs Upto Rs. 300/- for each purchase only in emergent cases limited to Rs. 2000/- per annum.

2. MOTOR VEHICLE

1. For repair/ spare parts & consumable access

All DDFs/ ADFs Upto Rs. 3000/- at a time limited to Rs. 20,000/- per annum.

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2. For P.O.L. All DDFs/ ADFs Full powers subject to further instructions of HP Govt. from time to time.

3. MATERIAL & SUPPLY 1. Purchase of Fish Feed,

Fishing equipments and other equipments

All DDFs/ ADFs 1. Full powers on the rates approved by the departmental standing committee.

2. Fish feed purchase in emergent cases in the absence of finalization of rates by the central purchase committee Rs. 1000/- at a time limited upto Rs. 3,000/- per annum after observing all codal formalities.

DDF, Patlikuhl Full powers for purchase of fish feed, fishing equipments, wetfeed and medicines in emergent cases.

4. FISH FARM MANAGEMENT 1. Purchase of lime/ manure/

synthetic and pituitary Hormones and other petty expenses

All DDFs/ ADFs Upto Rs. 2000/- at a time limited to Rs. 5000/- per annum for each farm.

5. MAINTENANCE 1. Maintenance of Farms &

repair of water supply lines.

DDF Patlikuhl Upto Rs. 2500/- at a time limited to Rs. 10000/- per annum.

All DDFs/ ADFs Upto Rs. 2500/- limited to Rs. 5000/- per annum.

6. HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Refreshment at official

meetings as per norms fixed under rules

DDF(Hqrs.) DDF, Patlikuhl All ADFs

Rs. 2000/- per annum. Rs. 1000/- per annum. Rs. 500/- per annum.

7. MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

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1. For urgent repair of feed mill & Cold Store assembly.

DDF, Patlikuhl Rs. 3000/- at a time.

Note:- All the above delegated financial powers are subject to budget provisions / availability.

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS & EMPLOYEES;

Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh.

• Head of the Department. • To formulate various schemes for Development and Management of

Inland Fisheries, Reservoir Fisheries and Cold Water Aquaculture in the State.

• To coordinate with the Union Ministry, Govt. of HP and other Departments for formulation & implementation of the various welfare schemes for fishermen, assistance to fish farmers, special schemes for SC & ST, providing employments and developing schemes in Tribal areas.

• Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the State. • To hold meeting with the controlling officers of the Department for proper

implementation of schemes. • Allocation of budget and targets. • Inspection of ongoing/ new works/ schemes/ projects. • First Appellate Authority of Fisheries Department under RTI act.

Deputy Director of Fisheries:

• Assist the Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries in framing various plans and schemes.

• Execute the plans & schemes earmarked by the Director of Fisheries. • Budget control of various Fisheries schemes under him. • D.D.O. of staff working under him. • Technical / Administrative control of area under his jurisdiction and on

the work of staff under his control. • To attend review meetings. • Under RTI act designated as Public Information Officer under their

juridiction. Assistant Director of Fisheries:

• Technical / Administrative control of area under his jurisdiction and on the work of staff under his control.

• Execute the plans & schemes earmarked by the Director of Fisheries. • Budget control of various Fisheries schemes under him.

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• D.D.O. of staff working under him. • To attend review meetings. • Assessment of impact of Hydel Power Projects envisaged in their areas

and furnish the survey report. • Quality fish seed supplies & technical assistance to the fish farmers. • Implementation of the HP Fisheries Act 1976 and Rules 1979. • Issuing license to the fishermen. • Under RTI act designated as Public Information Officer under their

juridiction.

Senior Fisheries Officer: • To look after breeding, feeding, brood stock management in farms under

their control. • Distribution of fish seed to the fish farmers on demand against payment. • To process various schemes under component plan. • Process FFDA’s cases and subsidy cases of fish farmers. • To assist the Asstt. Director of Fisheries in the implementation of various

schemes and plans. • To issue licenses for fishing by the fishermen in the rivers under his

jurisdiction. • To compound illegal fishing cases. • Imparting training and facilitation of technical assistance to the fish

farmers. • Under RTI act designated as Assistant Public Information Officer under

their juridiction.

Fisheries Officer: • To look after breeding, feeding, brood stock management at farms under

their control. • Distribution of fish seed to the fish farmers on demand against payment. • Management & Development of Inland Fisheries, Reservoir Fisheries and

Cold Water Aquaculture. • Process FFDA’s & subsidy cases of fish farmers. • To assist the Asstt. Director of Fisheries in the implementation of various

schemes and plans. • To issue licenses for fishing by the fishermen in the rivers in his

jurisdiction. • To compound illegal fishing cases. • Imparting training & technical assistance to the fish farmers.

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• Under RTI act designated as Assistant Public Information Officer under their juridiction.

Sub Inspector Fisheries:

• Recording of fish landings at their respective lending centers. • Implementing Fisheries Act and Rules. • Assist Fisheries Officers/ Sr. Fisheries Officer in the Management of Fish

farms/ hatcheries. Field Assistants/ Fishermen:

• Conservation of riverine and reservoir fisheries. • To check illegal fishing and illegal sale of fish. • Extension workers of department for aquaculture schemes. • Maintenance of Fish Farms, water supplies, feeding practices, sale of fish,

cleaning of tanks/ raceways ponds and allied works.

Farm Assistant: • Incharge of live stock at fish farm • Help in feeding & breeding of fish. • Packing of fish seed etc. • Supervise the work of Fishermen/ Field Assistants posted at farms.

Feed Mill Mechanic:

• Operation of departmental feed mill, meant for manufacture of feed for trout fish.

• Minor repair of mill.

Pump Operator-cum-Helper: • Operation of water pumps to maintain water supply to the farm. • Help the mechanic in operation of farm machinery.

Superintendent Grade-I:

• To supervise all the works relating to administrative section. • Deputing all Class-III & IV on duties including Driver and checking up

their day-to-day functions. • To ensure that all the dealing hands and diarist are maintaining all

required registers and keep the same updated.

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• To keep careful watch on the movement of dak and files between section and higher authorities.

• To ensure timely submission of time bound cases/ court cases. • To ensure that all manuals, rules instructions, guard file and precedent

registers of the sections are kept upto date. Superintendent Grade-II:

• To intiate and supervise the works relating to the concerned branch (es). He shall ensure the timely pursuance of pending matters.

• To ensure timely submission of time bound/court cases. • To ensure that all manuals, rules instructions, guard file and precedent

registers of the section are kept upto date. Personal Assistant:

• Maintaining the day-to-day meeting index of the Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries.

• To attend the telephone calls of the Director. • Dictation given by the Director. • Other duties assigned by the officer Incharge.

Senior Assistant:

• Opening and maintenance of files referencing, deal the cases including noting and drafting recording of files, maintenance and updating of various types of data and maintenance of various registers of their respective branch.

• Establishment matters including recruitment and promotion rules, maintenance of service book, service record preparation of leave account, pension papers, disciplinary matters and personal files etc.

• Fixation of Pay of all categories, including technical staff, posting, transfer, finalization of seniority and cases of ACP, Court cases and other miscellaneous matters.

Senior Scale Stenographer/ Steno typist:

• Dictation and typing work given by the officer. • Other typing work of the department. • Other duties assigned by the officer Incharge.

Jr. Assistant/ Clerk:

• All typing work assigned to them.

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• Assist the Sr. Assistant in preparing information/ report and maintenance of record registers.

• Other duties assigned by the officer Incharge. Peon:

• Handling files between different branches of the offices. • Deliver local official letter to other offices. • Perform other duties assigned by the officer Incharge.

(iii) The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability

The schemes executed by the department are provided in the annual schedule of expenditure of the State Govt. All the proposals are funded under different programmes, after obtaining the consent and concurrence of the Govt. The implementation part is as follows: -

1. Aquaculture Scheme:

The schemes are elaborated in all Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) meetings, State & District level fairs through exibitions and field staff. The Fisheries field assistants help to process the cases after that the site is surveyed /approved by the concerned Fisheries officers/Senior Fisheries Officer/Assistant Director of Fisheries after verifying the ownership of the land. Estimates are prepared by Junior Engineer. The financial assistance is released as per the progress of work and provisions in the scheme.

The construction portion is finally checked by the J.E of the Department/PWD/Block and final payment is released after the completion of the work as per estimate.

Junior Engineer issuing completion certificate, alongwith Assistant Director of Fisheries/Senior Fisheries officer/Fisheries officer of the area are responsible for any type of lapse in the work. 2. Fishermen Welfare Schemes:

The identification of the fishermen in Reservoirs is done at the Fishermen co-op society level, after the recommendation of society and fisheries officer landing center of the area. The application alongwith recommendations are

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submitted to Assistant Director of Fisheries of the concerned reservoir. The rates /firm of gill nets cast nets & Twine etc. are approved by central purchase committee at the Directorate level by inviting tenders through National Newspapers. The supply order as per demand from Fishermen is given by the concerned Assistant Director of Fisheries to the supplier and material received is checked by Assistant Director of Fisheries and then it is distributed to the concerned Fishermen through Fisheries officer.

3. Similarly, all other welfare schemes are being implemented as per provision under the scheme. 4. All concerned in the implementation of the welfare schemes are accountable for any lapse.

(iv) Norms set by the department for the discharge of its functions:

The norms as set out in the guidelines of various programmes being implemented by the Department are followed in discharge of the functions of the Department.

The Directorate allocates target and budget to all the controlling officers under different schemes and plans. The achievement is judged by reviewing the progress in terms of budget utilization, fish production, seed production, revenue, and employment generation target.

The Farm Incharge (Fisheries Officer/Sr. Fisheries officer) are responsible to achieve the production targets of fish seed fixed for the farms. The seed is stocked in the reservoirs and sold to the private fish farmers of the State at the rate fixed by the Government. These farm incharges are also required to achieve the annual targets of fish production i.e. carp as well as Trout Production.

Similarly Assistant Directors of Fisheries Incharge of Reservoirs are provided target of fish production keeping in view the consolidated targets of fish production of State.

Besides fish production targets every District-head is responsible for the achievement of employment generation targets fixed for the year, keeping in view the budget provisions under various welfare schemes.

(v) The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and record held by it or

under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions:

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The following Rules and Regulations are used by the Department employees for discharging their functions:-

1. HP Fisheries Act 1976 and Rule 1979. 2. CCS Leave Rules. 3. CCS and CCA Rules. 4. HP FR Rules & Treasury Rules. 5. HP FR & SR Rules. 6. Medical attendance Rules. 7. General Finance Rules. 8. HB Advance Rules. 9. Delegation of Financial Power Rules.

10. Leave Travel Concession Rules. 11. Budget Manual 12. Office Manual 13. Vehicle Rules. 14. Pension Rules. 15. G.P.F. Rules.

(vi) Statement of the categories of documents that are held by the department or under its control:

The statement of various categories of documents applicable in functioning of Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh and lying under its control are as follow:-

ACCOUNTS:

1. Monthly accounts. 2. Expenditure returns. 3. Cash Book. 4. Receipt Book. 5. Cheque Book. 6. Budget file. 7. CAG Reports. 8. Audit Report

ESTABLISHMENT:

1. Diary Dispatch registers. 2. Casual leave account register. 3. Attendance registers.

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4. Service Book of staff. 5. Staff Inventory Returns.

MISCELLANEOUS:

1. Booklet of Annual Budget allocated by the Govt. under different plans & schemes.

2. List of capital works under execution in the department. 3. Statement of different welfare schemes for the fishermen

and fish farmers under implementation in the deptt. 4. H.P. Fisheries Act & Rules. 5. Annual Administrative report of the Department. 6. Master register of files. 7. Log book of vehicles. 8. Stamp register. 9. Reply to Assembly & Parliamentary question files. 10. Vidhan Sabha Committee Reports.

The above documents, manual of orders, specification codes are readily available with the Directorate/ all the Deputy Director of Fisheries/ Asstt. Director of Fisheries offices.

(vii) Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of department policy or implementation thereof: The website of the Department, www.himachal.nic.in/fisheries acts as an information tool for the general public and thus facilitates in the implementation of the policies/ guidelines issued by the department. State Level Planning Meeting with all MLAs under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Chief Minister is held annually. The department also organizes conferences, workshops, and meetings where suggestions from the elected representatives and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are taken care of for the implementation of programmes, District level 20 Point Programme Committee and Grievances Committee are also constituted by the Govt., that have membership of public representatives and quarterly meetings are held at district level.

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(Viii) Statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as a part of the department for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meeting of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public:

The following committees have been constituted:-

1. Apex Committees a). Governing body of H.P. Fish Farmer Development Agencies .

b). Reservoir Development Committee.

c). NOC Committee for Hydropower Projects.

2. Directorate Level Committees a). Store Purchase Committee.

b). Departmental Promotion Committee.

c). Risk Fund Committee.

3. District level committee: a). Store Purchase Committee.

Meeting of the all above committees as well their minutes except Departmental Promotion Committee are accessible for public.

(ix) DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES:

S.N. Name of Class/ Category Sanctioned Strength

In position

Vacant

1. Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries

1 1 0

2. Deputy Director Fisheries 2 2 0 3 Assistant Engineer (Civil) 1 0 1 4 Superintendent – I 1 1 0 Total 5 4 1 5 Assistant Director of

Fisheries 11 09 2

6 Section Officer (SAS) 1 1 0

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7 Superintendant Grade – II 4 4 0 8 Personal Assistant 1 1 0 Total 17 15 2 9 Junior Engineer Civil 2 1 1 10 Senior Fisheries Officers 7 5 2 11 Fisheries Officers 31 17 14 12 Senior Assistant 9 9 0 13 Statistical Assistant 2 0 2 14 Senior Scale Stenographer 1 1 0 15 Sub-Inspector-Fisheries 15 10 5 16 Steno-typist 1 0 1 17 Junior Assistant/ Clerk 39 18 21 18 Farm Assistant 7 2 5 19 Driver 9 6 3 20 Motor Boat Driver 4 3 1 21 Mechanic (Auto) 1 1 0 22 Sale Man-cum-clerk 1 0 1 23 Feed Mill Mechanic 1 1 0 24 Pump Operator 1 1 0 Total 131 75 56 25 Fisheries Field Assistant 143 107 36 26 Fishermen 48 30 18 27 Fieldman 3 0 3 28 Cleaner 1 0 1 29 Peon 22 17 5 30 Chowkidar 13 8 5 31 Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper 1 1 0 32 Sweeper 1 0 1 Total 232 163 69 G.Total 385 257 128

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(x) Monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations

Sr. No.

Name of Class/ Category

Pay scale as on 1.01.1996 (in Rs.)

Pay scale as on 1.01.2006 (in Rs.)

Pay band

Class-I

1. Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries

14300-18600 37400-67000 8700

2. Deputy Director Fisheries

7880-11660 10300-34800 5400

3 Assistant Engineer (Civil)

7880-11660 10300-34800 5400

4 Superintendent Grade-1

7220-11660 10300-34800 5000

Class-II

5 Assistant Director of Fisheries

7000- 10980 10300-34800 4400

6 Section Officer (SAS)

7000- 10980 10300-34800 4400

7. Superintendant Grade –II

6400- 10640 10300-34800 4200

8 Personal Assistant 6400-10640 10300-34800 4200 Class-III

9 Junior Engineer Civil

5800-9200 10300-34800 3800

10 Senior Fisheries Officers

5800-9200 10300-34800 3800

11 Fisheries Officers 5480-8925 10300-34800 3600 12 Senior Assistant 5800-9200 10300-34800 3800

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13 Statistical Assistant 5480-8925 10300-34800 3600 14 Senior Scale

Stenographer 5800-9200 10300-34800 3800

15 Sub-Inspector-Fisheries

4020-6200 5910-20200 2400

16 Steno-typist 3330-6200 5910-20200 2000 17 Junior Assistant 4400-7000 5910-20200 2800 18 Clerk 3120-5160 5910-20200 1900 19 Farm Assistant 3120-5160 5910-20200 1900 20 Driver 3330-6200 5910-20200 2000 21 Motor Boat Driver 3120-5160 5910-20200 1900 22 Mechanic (Auto) 3120-5160 5910-20200 1900 23 Sale Man-cum-clerk 3120-5160 5910-20200 1900 24 Feed Mill Mechanic 3120-5160 5910-20200 1900 25 Pump Operator 3120-5160 5910-20200 1900

Class-IV

26 Fisheries Field Assistant

2820-4400 4900-10680 1650

27 Fishermen 2720-4260 4900-10680 1400 28 Fieldman 2720-4260 4900-10680 1400 29 Cleaner 2620-4140 4900-10680 1300 30 Peon 2620-4140 4900-10680 1300 31 Chowkidar 2620-4140 4900-10680 1300 32 Chowkidar-cum-

Sweeper 2620-4140 4900-10680 1300

33 Sweeper 2620-4140 4900-10680 1300

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(xi) The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursement made:

Budget allotted to each its offices, indicating the particulars of All Plans for the year 2013-14.

1. Deputy Director of Fisheries (Hqrs.), Bilaspur, HP.

Sr.No. Head of Account/ Name of Scheme

Sanctioned Budget (Rs. in Thousands)

Expenditure upto 31-03-2014

1. 2405-00-001-01(SOON) 50 50

2. 2405-00-101-02(SOON) Carp Seed Production

455 452

3. 2405-00-109-02(SOON) 20 20

4. 2405-00-101-05(SOON) 528 523

5. 2405-00-109-03-S25N 1500 1500

6. 2405-00-800-01-(SOON) 191 191

7. 2405-00-800-03(SOON) 161 161

8. 2405-00-101-06(SOONA) 58858 58858

9. 2405-00-789-03(SOONA) 3360 3360

10. 2405-00-789-05(S25N) 152 152

11. 2405-00-789-05(C75N) 456 456

Total 65731 65723

2. Deputy Director of Fisheries, Patlikuhl (Kullu).




1. 2405-00-101-03(SOON) 5395 5394

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2. 2405-00-101-06(SOONA) 600 600

Total 5995 5994

3. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Chamba.




1. 2405-00-001-01(SOON) 60 60


453 452

3. 2405-00-101-03(SOON) Trout Seed Farm

251 251

4. 2405-00-101-04(SOON) 85 74

5. 2405-00-101-06(SOONA) 630 630

6. 2045-00-800-02 S33N 31 31

7. 2045-00-800-02 C33N 31 31

Total 1541 1529

4. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Bilaspur Division.



Expenditure upto31-03-2014

1. 2405-00-001-01(SOON) 80 80

2. 2405-00-101-02(SOON) Conservation

100 100


1305 1295

4. 2405-00-101-04(SOON) 95 95

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5. 2405-00-101-06(SOONA) 630 630

6. 2405-00-800-02(S33N) 272 272

7. 2405-00-101-06 (SOONA) 1230 1230

8. 2405-00-800-02 (C33N) 272 272

9. 2405-00-789-02 (SOON) 118 118

10. 2405-00-789-03 (SOONA)

300 300

11. 2405-00-789-04 (S33N) 536 536

12. 2405-00-789-04 (C33N) 536 536

Total 5202 5192

5. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Pong Dam.




1. 2405-00-101-02(SOON) Conservation

100 100

2. 2405-00-101-02(SOON) Fish Seed Production

1415 1396

3. 2405-00-101-06 (SOONA)

780 780

4. 2405-00-800-02-C33N 644 644

5. 2405-00-800-02-C33N 644 644

6. 2405-00-789-03 (SOONA)

120 120

7. 2405-00-789-04 (S33N) 133 133

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8. 2405-00-789-04 (C33N) 133 133

Total 3969 3950

6. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Palampur (Distt. Kangra):




1. 2405-00-001-01(SOON) 115 115


240 239

3. 2405-00-101-04(SOON) 40 40

4. 2405-00-101-06(SOONA) 600 600

5. 2405-00-789-02 (SOON) 120 120

6. 2405-00-789-03 (SOON) 180 180

Total 1295 1294

7. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Solan (for district Sirmour):




1. 2405-00-101-01(SOON) 50 50

2. 2405-00-101-06 (SOONA) 600 600

3. 2405-00-789-02 (SOON) 10 10

4. 2405-00-789-03 (SOON) 180 180

Total 840 840

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8. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Shimla:


Sanctioned Budget

(Rs. in Thousands)


1. 2405-00-001-01(SOON) 160 160

2. 2405-00-101-03(SOON) Trout Seed Farm

193 190

3. 2405-00-101-06 (SOONA)

600 600

4. 2405-00-789-02 (SOON) 10 10

5. 2405-00-789-03 (SOONA)

180 180

Total 1143 1140

9. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Mandi:




1. 2405-00-001-01(SOON) 105 105

2. 2405-00-101-02(SOON) Fish Seed Production

255 254

3. 2405-00-101-03-(SOON) Trout Seed

159 159

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Farm

4. 2405-00-101-04(SOON) 90 90

5. 2405-00-101-06(SOON) 600 600

6. 2405-00-789-02(SOON) 10 10

7. 2405-00-789-03 (SOONA)

180 180

Total 1399 1398

10. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Una.




1. 2405-00-001-01-(SOON) 35 35

2. 2405-00-101-02(SOON) 51 49

3. 2405-00-101-06(SOONA)

600 600

4. 2405-00-789-02 (SOON) 100 100

5. 2405-00-789-03 (SOONA)

180 180

Total 966 964

11. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Solan.




1. 2405-00-001-01(SOON) 130 130

2. 2405-00-101-02(SOON) 95 95

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3. 2405-00-101-06(SOON) 600 600

4. 2405-00-789-02(SOON) 110 110

5. 2405-00-789-03(SOONA) 180 180

Total 1115 1115

7. Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Hamirpur:




1. 2405-00-101-01(SOON) 15 15

2. 2405-00-101-06 (SOONA) 690 690

3. 2405-00-789-02 (SOON) 125 122

4. 2405-00-789-03 (SOON) 180 180

Total 1010 1007

(xii) Manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes:

The selection of beneficiary for advancement of subsidy is made by Sub Inspector Fisheries/Fisheries Officer/ Senior Fisheries Officers and complete case forwarded to concerned Asstt. Director of Fisheries/ Dy.Director of Fisheries for sanction. The subsidy benefit is extended in kind within the limits, prescribed under the rules.

(xiii) Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations

granted by it: No specific concessions are granted by the department.

(xiv) Details in respect of the information available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form:

• Information about the departmental schemes under implementation is also accessible at departmental website at http.// himachal.nic.in/fisheries.

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• The website of the Department is being updated regularly.

(xv) Particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working of a library or reading room, it maintained for public use: Information relating to the Department is displayed on Departmental website i.e. http.//himachal.nic.in/fisheries. Any citizen from the same can obtain this information. The provision/ facility of library or reading room for obtaining information for the public is not available in the Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh.

(xvi) The names, designation and other particulars of the public information officers:

Himachal Pradesh Fisheries Department STATE LEVEL

Appellate authority.

Designation & Office Address

Jurisdiction (area/subject)

E- mail Address Telephone/ fax No.

First Appellate Authority

Director-cum-Warden of Fisheries Directorate of Fisheries, Bilaspur, HP

Entire State of Himachal Pradesh.

[email protected]

01978- 224068 (Off.)

223390 (Resi.)

Mobile:

94181-18899

STATE LEVEL

PIO/

APIO



E- mail Address

Office

Telephone No.

PIO Deputy Director of Fisheries(Hq.)Directorate of Fisheries, Bilaspur, H.P.-174001

Entire State of Himachal Pradesh

[email protected]

01978-223212 (Off.)

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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PIO/

APIO



E- mail Address

Office

Telephone No.

PIO Assistant Director of Fisheries (Hq.)


[email protected]

01978-223212 (Off.)

PIO Assistant Director of Fisheries (20 Point)


- 01978-223212 (Off.)

APIO Superintendent Grade-II,

Directorate of Fisheries, Bilaspur, HP-174001


- 01978-223212 (Off.)

DISTRICT LEVEL

Sr No. Designation & Office Address


E- mail Address

Office Telephone No.

BILASPUR DISTRICT

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Bilaspur Division, H.P.

District Bilaspur

- 01978-222568 (Off.)

APIO Fisheries Officer Deoli (Ghagus)Bilaspur.

Fish Farm Deoli (Ghagus)

- -

APIO Fisheries Officer, Lathiani, District

Fish Landing - -

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Una Centre Lathiani

APIO Fisheries Officer, Bakhra, District Bilaspur

Fish Landing Centre, Bakhara

- -

APIO Fisheries Officer Conservation, Bilaspur

Fish Landing Centre Bilaspur.

- -

APIO Sub Inspector of Fisheries, Mandli

Fish Landing Centre, Mandli

- -

APIO Fisheries Officer, Zagatkhana

Fish Landing Centre, Zagatkhana

- -

MANDI DISTRICT

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Mandi Division, H.P.

District Mandi [email protected]

01905-235141 (Off.)

APIO Fisheries Officer, Fish farm Alsu,

Carp Fish Farm, Alsu, Distt. Mandi.

-- --

APIO Fisheries Officer, Trout Farm Barot, Mandi.

Trout Farm Barot, Distt. Mandi

-- --

KULLU DISTRICT

PIO Dy. Director of Fisheries, Patlikuhl, Kullu, HP

District Kullu -- 01902-240163 (Off.)

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APIO Sr.Fisheries Officer,

Patlikuhl, Distt. Kullu

Indo Norway Trout Farming Project, Patlikuhl

-- 01902-240163 (Off.)

APIO Fisheries Officer, Batahar Hatchery, Distt. Kullu.

Batahar Hatchery, Distt. Kullu

-- --

APIO Fisheries Officer, larji, Distt. Kullu.

Larji, Distt. Kullu

-- --

PONGDAM

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Pong Dam,

Distt. Kangra.

Pong Reservoir -- 01893-288910 (Off.)

APIO Fisheries Officer, Dhameta, Distt. Kangra.

Fish Landing Centre, Dhameta

-- --

APIO Fisheries Officer, Dehra, Distt. Kangra.

Fish Landing Centre, Dehra

-- --

APIO Fisheries Officer, Jawali, Distt. Kangra.

Fish Landing Centre, Jawali.

-- --

APIO Fisheries Officer, Nagrota Surian, Distt. Kangra.

Fish Landing Centre, Nagrota Surian

-- --

APIO Fisheries Officer, Barnali, Distt. Kangra.

Fish Landing Centre, Barnali

-- --

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APIO Fisheries Officer, Nandpur, Distt. Kangra.

Fish Landing Centre, Nandpur.

-- --

DISTRICT CHAMBA

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Chamba at Sultanpur, Chamba

District Chamba

-- 01899-223801 (Off.)

APIO Sr. Fisheries Officer, Chamba at Sultanpur, Chamba

District Chamba

-- -do-

APIO Fisheries Officer, Trout Fish Farm Holi

Trout Farm Holi

-- --

HAMIRPUR & KANGRA (Excluding Pong Dam)

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Palampur, Distt. Kangra.

District Kangra (excluding Pong Reservoir) & Hamirpur

[email protected]

01894-231872 (Off.)

APIO Senior Fisheries Officer , Hamirpur

District Hamirpur

-- --

APIO Senior Fisheries Officer , Palampur

District Palampur

-- --

APIO Sub-Inspector of Fisheries, Kangra

Fish Farm Kangra

-- --

DISTRICT KINNAUR & SHIMLA

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Shimla-5

District Shimla & Kinnour

-- 0177-2830171(Off.)

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APIO Senior Fisheries Officer, Shimla

District Shimla -- --

APIO Fisheries Officer , Dhamwari

Trout Farm, Dhamwari

-- --

APIO Fisheries Officer, Sangla

Trout Farm, Sangla

-- --

DISTRICT SIRMOUR & SOLAN

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Solan at Shamti, Solan, HP

District Solan & Sirmour

-- 01792-229454(Off.)

APIO Sr. Fisheries Officer, Nahan, Distt. Sirmour.

District Nahan -- --

APIO Jr. Assistant, Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Solan

District Solan -- 01792-229454(Off.)

DISTRICT UNA

PIO Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Una, H.P.

District Una. [email protected]

01975-227792 (Off.)

APIO Jr. Assistant o/o Asstt. Director of Fisheries, Una.

District Una. -- -do-

APIO Sub-Inspector of Fisheries, o/o ADF Una, Distt. Una

District Una -- -do-

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14

Departmental Officers/Officials who retired in 2013-14

Sr. No.

Name of officer/officials

Designation Date of retirement

1. Sh. Pawan Kumar Senior Fisheries Officer 30 April, 2013

2. Kewal Singh Kutleria

Senior Fisheries Officer 31 March, 2014

3. Roshan Lal Farm Assistant 31 May, 2013

4. Brahma Nand Driver 31 Dec., 2013

5. Balak Ram Fisheries Field Assistant 31 May, 2013

6. Tilak Raj Fisheries Field Assistant 30 April, 2013

7. Pratap Chand Fisheries Field Assistant 31 March, 2014

8. Amar Singh Fisheries Field Assistant 31 July, 2013

9. Rattan Chand Fisheries Field Assistant 30 Sep., 2013

10. Pancham Chand Fisheries Field Assistant 28 Feb., 2014

11. Sagar Singh Fisheries Field Assistant 31 March, 2014

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