Andhra Pradesh Fisheries and Ocean University (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2017 (Act No. 13 of 2017). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for establishment and regulation of a functional university in the state of Andhra Pradesh with objects to provide high quality, research oriented and industry relevant higher education in Fisheries Aquaculture and Ocean Science and to improve access and equity in higher education in order to enhance the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Fisheries Keyword Data collection/reporting Education Governance Public private partnership (PPP) Research Special fund Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 17 May 2017. Abstract This Act provides for establishment of Fisheries and Ocean University confined to the field of fisheries and related allied activities. It shall be on PPP model with government share at a maximum of 49%. The Act provides for the goals and objects of the University and its powers and functions. The Act lays down provisions for various Officers and Authorities of the University, the funds, accounts, audit and annual reports etc. It also lays down the procedure for application and establishment of a private university under the Act. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in