The
components of the scheme for strengthening of database and geographical
information system GIS for fisheries sector are as under:
(i).
Sample Survey for Estimation of Inland Fishery Resources and their
Potential
(ii).
Census on Marine Fisheries
(iii).
Catch Assessment Survey Inland and Marine Fisheries
(iv).
Development of Geographical Information System
(v).
Development of database of fishery cooperative of India,
(vi).
Mapping of smaller water bodies and development of Geographical
Information System based fishery management system,
(vii).
Strengthening of Statistical Unit at Headquarter,
(viii).
Evaluation Studies/ Professional services,
(ix).
Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS).
The component-wise earmarking of funds to various
states is not done under the scheme.
The GIS based mapping of water bodies of more
than 0.5 ha in size in Maharashtra has been completed during 11th
five Year Plan. The details are as under:
·
In the year 2007-2008, procurement of
image was initiated and completed.
·
In the year 2008-2009, image processing
and delineation of water bodies works were done.
·
In the year 2009-2010, e-Atlas
were prepared for the dissemination of mapping information.
·
Total water area in different
categories is as following.
|
Category
(Hectare)
|
Total no of water bodies
|
Total area (Hectare)
|
|
0.5-2 ha
|
7905
|
88575.93
|
|
2-5 ha
|
4591
|
144853.78
|
|
5-10 ha
|
2196
|
154712.81
|
|
10-50 ha
|
2139
|
469446.11
|
|
50-100ha
|
349
|
240214.03
|
|
100-500 ha
|
244
|
541696.51
|
|
above 500 ha
|
94
|
2759012.62
|
This
information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture Dr.Sanjeev Kumar
Balyan in Lok Sabha today.
GG:SB:CP/GIS SYSTEM FOR
FISHERIES SECTOR /03.03.15