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Chapter 2Policy, Legislation and RegulationGrama Panchayats will implement the projects as per GO I Guidelines, under the overallsupervision and guidance of Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs). The Block Panchayat isthe PIA for all the projects.2.3.3.11. Fisheries Development ProgrammeModernisation of Craft and Popularisation of New Crafts - Conversion of OBMs to LPG: Theobjective of the scheme is to assist replacement of OBMs of already motorised crafts. Fiftypercent of the cost of the Out Board Motor subject to a maximum of Rs.10, 000 will beprovided as one time subsidy for the replacement of OBMs below 10 HP by the traditionalfishermen. It is proposed to provide subsidy for 150 OBMs during 2009-10. The scheme isimplemented through Matsyafed.Distribution of suitable complements of Fishing Gear(SS 50%): The objective of the schemeis to give assistance @ Rs.6000/- per craft fitted with OBM below 10 H.P for the purchase ofsuitable complements of fishing gear. The assistance will be given only once to a beneficiarywho owns a craft. The scheme is implemented through Matsyafed. The outlay is for meetingthe subsidy portion.Development of Deep Sea Fishing : The marine fish production of Kerala is more or lessstagnant in around 5.6 lakh tones. Almost all commercially important groups of the inshorewater are facing over exploitation. Any future increase in marine fish production is possible byintensifying the exploitation of oceanic species such as tunas, bill fishes, cephalopods, etc.The resource potential of oceanic tunas is estimated to be around 2.5 lakh tonnes; however,the present level of exploitation is less than 10% of the potential. The other commerciallyimportant untapped groups are the oceanic squids and cuttle fishes, high quality perches,white baits etc. The project aims at increasing fish production from untapped deep sea areasby diversification of excess number of mechanised fishing fleet operating in the traditionalfishing grounds. This will enable to reduce fishing pressure in the inshore areas and increasefish production from deep-sea particularly of commercially important oceanic tunas andcephalopods. It is proposed to restructure mechanised vessels for tuna fishing operations in theoffshore areas. Dory fishing in the traditional sector will also be encouraged under theprogramme. The outlay is provided for the programme for implementation on project mode.The components included are conversion of fishing vessels for deep sea fishing and training tofishermen for deep sea fishing.Matsyakeralam: „Matsya Keralam‟ is an integrated project for the development of inlandfisheries and aquaculture with the support of Local Self Governments. The project envisages tobring a total of 3750 ha freshwater pond area and 2250 ha padasekharams under the fold offreshwater aquaculture and 3700 ha under shrimp farming in brackish water over a period ofthree years. The total project cost is Rs.71.16 crores of which Rs.2.95 crore each is expectedfor 2009-10 and 2010-11 from State Government and Local Self Governments. The majorcomponents are diversification of freshwater aquaculture, diversification of brackish wateraquaculture, development of infrastructure in inland fisheries, extension and training andmarketing support
Environmental Assessment ReportKerala Local Government Strengthening ProjectNFWF Assisted Housing(SS 50%) : The programme is meant for providing housing tofishermen under the Model Village Development Programme. The unit cost per house is Rs.40,000/-. The NFWF and State Government share the cost equally as full subsidy. The outlayprovided is the state share for the programme.2..4.. Worrlld Bank Saffeguarrd PolliiciiessThe World Bank's environmental and social safeguard policies are a cornerstone of itssupport to sustainable poverty reduction. The objective of these policies is to preventand mitigate undue harm to people and their environment in the development process.Given below is an assessment of which Safeguard Policies of The World Bank areapplicable to the Kerala Local Government and Service Delivery Project.SafeguardTRIGGEREDPolicyEnvironmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01)Description The Bank requires environmental assessment (EA) of projects proposed for Bank financingto help ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus to improveReasonSafeguarddecision making.The proposed project places a finite amount of funds in the form of an untied block grant atthe disposal of LSG institutions in the state. The amount is to be used by the LSG institutionsat their discretion for meeting the costs of any developmental or maintenance activity in linewith their functional mandate and obligations.While certain activities undertaken by the LSGs may have no adverse impact whatsoever onthe environment, certain others such as development of infrastructure, minor irrigation,maintenance of ponds / lakes, sanitation, solid waste disposal, facilitation of agriculturalinputs, etc. might lead to small and localized adverse impacts. Hence the policy is triggered.As a consequence of this poliSuch impacts will be identified and addressed through anEnvironmental Management Framework developed through an Environmental Assessmentof the project concept.TRIGGEREDPolicyNatural Habitats (OP 4.04)Description The policy strictly limits the circumstances under which any Bank-supported project candamage natural habitats (land and water areas where most of the native plant and animalspecies are still present). Specifically, the policy prohibits Bank support for projects whichwould lead to the significant loss or degradation of any Critical Natural Habitats, whosedefinition includes those natural habitats, which are either: legally protected, officiallyproposed for protection, or unprotected but of known to be of high conservation value.ReasonEven in case of other (non-critical) natural habitats, the Bank will support projects thatseemingly cause significant loss or degradation only when (a) there are no feasiblealternatives to the project's overall net benefits; and (b) acceptable mitigation measures,such as compensatory protected areas, are included within the scope of the project.Kerala has about 32 designated natural habitats and they are protected by National andState regulations. These include 2 Biosphere reserves, 6 National Parks, 14 Wildlife / BirdSanctuaries, 1 Reserve forest, 1 Tiger Reserve and 8 Mangrove sites. In terms of geographicalarea, the size of the state is relatively small and due to this, there is a high concentration of86
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