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Introduction
There shall be a Committee on the Welfare of Fishermen and Allied Workers consisting of not more than nine members, to be nominated by the Speaker :
Provided that a Minister shall not be nominated as a Member of the Committee and that if a Member after his nomination to the Committee is appointed a Minister, he shall cease to be a member of the Committee from the date of such appointment.
The functions of the Committee shall be,—
(1) to study the various problems of fishermen and allied workers within the State and to recommend the remedial measures thereto ;
(2) to examine the working and activities of the Fisheries Department/Kerala Fishermen’s Welfare Fund Board/ Kerala State Co-Operative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd. the industrial establishments under the control of the State Government situated within the State;
(3) to review the implementation of the plans and programmes (both Central and State) relating to Fisheries Department and fishermen and allied workers’ welfare ;
(4) to examine the Annual Report of the Fisheries Department/Fishermen’s Welfare Fund Board relating to the State with a view to find out whether the funds allotted and expenditure incurred was commensurate with the results achieved ;
(5) to examine such other matters as may be deemed fit by the Committee ;
(6) to consider any petitions/representations received from the individuals or organisations relating to fisheries or allied subjects ;
(7) to report to the Assembly on the action taken by the State Government on different measures suggested by the Committee ;
(8) to examine such other matters specially referred to it by the House or by the Speaker.
OFFICERS
Shri. K.G Thrideep, Additional Secretary 0471-2512193
Smt. Lali. V.S. Deputy Secretary 0471-2512454
Smt. Anitha E, Under Secretary 0471-2512481
CONTACT
Phone: Welfare of Fishermen & Allied Workers Committee Section 2512064
Email: fwc@niyamasabha.nic.in