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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 title
An 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