Direction and Administration

The Directorate of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources as the nerve centre of the entire organization not only administers the various subordinate units / districts /sub – divisions but also co-ordinates and supplements their functioning to bring about desired favourable responses and benefits to the Government on the part of the fish farming community.

During 2019-2020, the Department has been prioritizing to revamp many of the Departmental Office buildings with special mention to DFO Offices of the district and also to incur expenses on office expenditures which are in dilapidated state/condition. Also few numbers of staff quarters need special attention for repairs and renovation. A sum of Rs. 35.00 lakhs has been earmarked to meet the expenditure on building and works programme throughout the State.