On the advise of a progressive fish farmer the Pakistani Secretary of Livestock and Fisheries has recommended a new policy for small and medium fishers. The Secretary Livestock and Fisheries, Shoaib Siddiqi said in a statement that in the light of recommendations of Fisheries Policy, a PC-I has been approved for “Aquaculture and Shrimp Farming” and Fisheries Development Board constituted under MINFAL.
According to a local news agency at present the dimensions for the progress of the sector have been changed and multi-progress activity started for poverty alleviation as the draft Provincial Fisheries Policy is ready for submission. Mohammad Alam, a progressive fish farmer, opined that the policy should be investor-friendly and separately for small, medium and large investors.
Mohammad Alam informed that the most important issue which needs to be addressed was water pollution. The entire area is highly polluted and is not fit for aquaculture. He said a survey be done to asses the quality of water fit for fish/shrimp growth in the coastal area. The meeting decided that Livestock and Fisheries Department would prepare a comprehensive plan with clear vision and recommendations.
It is said that the meeting decided that small fisheries would hold meeting with Secretary Livestock and Fisheries Department and finalise land lease policy. It is told that the comprehensive land policy may include better incentives to small, medium and large fish farmers/ investors, better than other province.
