Bihar Fish Jalkar Management (Amendment) Act, 2018 (No. 12 of 2018). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Bihar Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazette of India Long titleAn Act to amend the Bihar Fisheries Jalkar Management Act, 2006. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Non-governmental entity Cooperative/producer organization Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act made by the State of Bihar, is an amendment to the Bihar Fisheries Jalkar Management Act, 2006 (Bihar Act, 13 of 2006). The main provisions are related to clarifying the provisions of the Act due to the fact that State has launched various programs to enhance fish production by introduction of technology and imparting training to the traditional fishermen. The policy of State Government is to settle Jalkars' with Fishermen Co-operative Society so that there is an enhancement in fish production along with creating avenues of livelihood. Moreover the Act wants to put an end to the disputes due to increase in the number of members of Fishermen Co-operative Societies in each block. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in References - Legislation Amends Bihar Fish Jalkar Management Act, 2006 (13 of 2016). Legislation | India | 2006 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fish products, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX