Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts

The scheme “Motorisation of Traditional Crafts” was launched by the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha to increase the catch per voyage and incomes of traditional fishermen. Objective: - To increase the marine fish production from the State. - To increase the income and livelihoods of traditional fishermen by motorizing their traditional non-motorized crafts. Implementation Target & Area Of Operation: The scheme shall be implemented by the Additional Fisheries Officer (Marine)/DFO (B&T), Balugaon in seven maritime districts of the State. The district-wise annual target shall be communicated by the Director of Fisheries at the beginning of the financial year. The target is interchangeable depending on the progress made by the District Level Officers.