This document summarizes the Indian government's response to a parliamentary question regarding funding for fisheries development projects in Kerala, specifically an Oceanarium/Marine Biological Park and modern fish landing facilities.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying states that it has approved Rs. 1347.55 crore in fisheries development projects for Kerala under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in the last five years.
Regarding the specific proposals mentioned:
* **Oceanarium and Marine Biological Park:** The government confirms receipt of a proposal for an Oceanarium and Marine Biological Museum, but clarifies it is for Kollam District, not Kochi as initially stated in the question. The original proposal was not deemed suitable under PMMSY guidelines. The Government of Kerala has been asked to provide a Detailed Project Report (DPR) with civil estimates, design layout, land requirements, technical drawings, and requisite clearances. A revised proposal has not yet been received.
* **Modern Integrated Fish Landing Facilities at Vypin-Munambam, Ernakulam:** The approval of this Rs. 145.87 crore project is not pending with the government. The original proposal for six facilities was examined but deemed not techno-financially viable under PMMSY guidelines. The Government of Kerala was requested to submit a revised, techno-financially viable proposal, which has not yet been received.
Because the Vypin-Munambam project was not approved, the question of allocating PMMSY funds to it "does not arise."
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The Indian government ministry responsible for fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying.
Department of Fisheries, Government of India: A department under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Shri Hibi Eden: A member of LOK SABHA who raised a question about funds allocated for projects in Kerala.
Kerala: A state in India, the focus of the proposed projects.
Kochi, Kerala: A city in Kerala, India, the proposed location for an Oceanarium and Marine Biological Park in Puthuvype.
Ernakulam District, Kerala: A district in Kerala where VypinMunambam is located.
VypinMunambam, Ernakulam: A coastal stretch in Ernakulam District, Kerala, location of a proposed Fish Landing Facilities project.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme of the Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1457
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29TH JULY, 2025
Funds Allocated for Establishment of Oceanarium and Marine Biological Park in Kerala
1457. Shri Hibi Eden:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased
to state:
(a) whether the Government has received the Rs. 350 crore proposal for establishing an
Oceanarium and Marine Biological Park at Puthuvype in Kochi, Kerala;
(b) whether the approval of Rs.145.87 crore project for Modern Integrated Fish Landing
Facilities at Vypin–Munambam, Ernakulam is pending with the Government;
(c) whether the Government proposes to expedite approval for the Rs.350 crore for
Oceanarium and Rs.145.87 crore for Fish Landing projects which are proposed and submitted
by the State Government of Kerala;
(d) whether any clarification additional documentation has been sought from the Government
of Kerala in this regard;
(e) whether the funds under PMMSY will be allocated to the Rs. 145.87 crore Vypin–
Munambam project approved by the SLAMC on 12 January 2024; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)
(a): The Department of Fisheries, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) during last five years has approved fisheries developmental
projects amounting to Rs. 1347.55 crore to the Government of Kerala. The Government has
received the proposal of Government of Kerala for establishment of Oceanarium and Marine
Biological Museum at Kollam District, Kerala.
(b): The approval of Modern Integrated Fish Landing Facilities at Vypin–Munambam,
Ernakulam is not pending with the Government.
(c) & (d): The proposal of Six Modern Integrated Fish Landing Facilities in the Vypin-
Munambam Coastal Stretch of Ernakulam District in Kerala at a cost of Rs 145.87 crore was
submitted by Government of Kerala for financial assistance under PMMSY. The proposal was
examined and same was not found to be techno-financial viable as per the scheme guidelines.
The proposal/concept note for establishment of Integrated Aquapark-Oceanarium and Marine
Biological Museum at Kollam district submitted by Government of Kerala was examined and
it was not found suitable within the provisions of PMMSY guidelines. Government of Kerala
was requested to submit the techno-financially viable proposal for Integrated Fish Landing
Facilities at Vypin-Munambam and Detailed Project Report (DPR) with civil estimates, design
layout, land requirements, technical drawings, requisite clearances with respect to proposal
on Oceanarium within the provisions of the PMMSY guidelines. The revised proposal in this
regard has not been received in Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
(e) & (f): Does not arise.
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