1st to 10th January 2024 - UPGRADATION OF PARADIP FISHING HARBOUR

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Paradip Fishing Harbour project?

Answer 1

The project is designed for modernization and upgradation of the Paradip Fishing Harbour.

Question 2

Where is the Paradip Fishing Harbour located?

Answer 2

It is located on the right bank of the river Mahanadi in Odisha, India.

Question 3

How is the Paradip Fishing Harbour project funded?

Answer 3

The project has a total estimated cost of Rs. 108.91 crores and is fully funded (100% Central financial assistance) under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

Question 4

Who is responsible for implementing the project, and what is the timeline?

Answer 4

The Paradip Port Authority is implementing the fishing harbour project. It has a completion period of 18 months.

Question 5

Why is the modernization of the Paradip Fishing Harbour necessary? (List at least 3 reasons)

Answer 5

To make the harbour clean, pollution-free, and aesthetically pleasing (good-looking).
To provide new, efficient, and essential infrastructure facilities.
To improve the lives of the thousands of fishermen and allied workers who depend on the harbour for their livelihood.

Question 6

What is the full name of the scheme funding the Paradip Fishing Harbour project?

Answer 6

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)