GS Paper 3
Syllabus: Agriculture
Source: The Hindu
Context: Recently the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha.
About Aquaculture:
- Aquaculture refers to the production of aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions.
| Feature | Description |
| Purpose of the bill | To amend the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, of 2005 |
| Introduced by | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| Need | Seeks to decriminalize certain offences listed under the earlier 2005 Act to promote ease of doing business |
| Operational Procedures | Fine-tunes the operational procedures of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority |
| Promotion of Environment-friendly Practices | Promotes newer forms of environment-friendly coastal aquaculture, including cage culture, seaweed culture, marine ornamental fish culture, and pearl oyster culture |
| Employment Opportunities | Intended to create additional employment opportunities |
| Antibiotic Use | Prohibits the use of antibiotics and pharmacologically active substances harmful to human health in coastal aquaculture |
Government Initiatives Related to Fisheries:
- Matsya Setu
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).
- Blue Revolution
- Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
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