Goa to Become Fisheries Hub of India

February 09, 2021
Current Context: The Union Fisheries Minister Giriraj Singh announced to invest funds in Goa in order to make Goa a fisheries hub of India.
Goa to Become Fisheries Hub of India
  • In this regards, he announced to make an investment of Rs 400 crore in the fisheries sector of Goa.
  • The fund's amount will be raised by the Union government and the state fisheries board.
  • Out of this total funds, Rs 41.47 crore are already sanctioned by the Union Government to revive the fisheries and provide safety in fishing in Goa.
  • The funds will be utilised to create 30 fish landing jetties which will enable fishermen to anchor their boats near the villages. These jetties will be linked to the mainstream by constructing roads.
  • Static Part: 
    • National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in Goa: Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) NP, Bondla WLS, Cotigao WLS, Mhadei WLS, Netravali WLS

Question: 

Q.1 What amount of fund for Goa was announced by Union Fisheries Minister Giriraj Singh to make Goa a fisheries hub of India?
a. Rs 500 crore
b. Rs 300 crore
c. Rs 400 crore
d. Rs 600 crore

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