CHAPTER - VI
Additional Functions

32. Additional matters in respect of which measures may be undertaken by the Authority
 

The Authority may, in addition to the functions specified in Sub-Section (2) of section 9. undertake the following measures in the discharge of its functions, namely:-

 

(a)

assess the requirements of any machinery, equipments and spares, including ancillary material, required for the handling and processing of marine products and, where necessary, recommend and arrange for import of such machinery, equipment, spares and ancillary material

 

(b)

assess the standards of quality of indigenous processing equipment and recommend measures for their improvement;

 

(c)

suggest the manufacture of new modern items of equipment required for the marine products industry;

 

(d)

augment the availability of raw material for processing;

 

(e)

assess the requirements of the marine products industry for cold-storage, transport and other facilities and ensure provision of such facilities;

 

(f)

specify and enforce the layout of the processing plants equipment and other matters for maintaining high quality of the marine products;

 

(g)

co-ordinate the demand and availability of reefer space and hold for regulating the shipment of marine products from the existing as well as new ports.

 

(h)

undertake regulatory measures for conservation and management of fisheries on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of India; and

 

(i)

undertake such other measures which shall directly or indirectly improve, organise and develop the marine products industry with special reference to exports.

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