| Question | Which among the following is an aim of West Bengal Fisheries Policy 2014? |
| Type | multiple_choice |
| Option | Set up fishermen’s cooperatives societies | correct |
| Option | Provide diploma courses | incorrect |
| Option | Assistance to BPL families | incorrect |
| Option | Provide loans | incorrect |
| Solution | The West Bengal Fisheries Policy of 2014 focuses on the establishment of fishermen’s cooperative societies and Self-Help groups. As part of this policy, the state government facilitates the lease of available land and water resources on favorable terms. Additionally, the policy incorporates the provision of consultancy services from ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) for inland fisheries and CMFRI (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute) for marine and saltwater fisheries. |
