Guidelines For The States For Framing A Bill On Inland Fisheries And Aquaculture. Country/Territory India Document type Miscellaneous Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Aquaculture Authorization/permit Biodiversity Certification Crustaceans Data collection/reporting Education EIA Equipment Fish disease Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Governance Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inland fisheries Integrated management Lease Monitoring Offences/penalties Processing/handling Protection of environment Public participation Registration Seasons Stock enhancement/repopulation Subsidy/incentive Sustainable development Traditional rights/customary rights Transport/storage Use restrictions Drugs Precautionary principle Animal health Aquatic animals Polluter pays principle Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Guidelines are framed by the Government of India for sustainable development and management of inland fisheries and aquaculture in the country. The states are encouraged to give due cognizance effect to these guidelines while framing a legislation on inland fisheries and aquaculture. The Guidelines recommend, for inland fishing, the inclusion of resources to be covered i.e. from rivers to lakes, wetlands to reservoirs etc.; regulation on craft and gear; untenable fishing practices; conservation of stocks and resources; and leasing and licensing of open waters. For Aquaculture, the Guidelines recommend that the states consider aquaculture at par with agriculture and all incentives, tax benefits, concessional tariff, etc. should be extended to aquaculture related activities. Further, the Guidelines suggest inclusion of fish seed certification and inter-State movement of fish seed; feed quality control and certification; and health monitoring and disease reporting/control. It also discusses cold water fisheries, environment impact assessments, restrictions on breeding exotic species and strongly recommends implementation of FAO’s Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in