MOEF, Ministry of Environment and Forests (2009) The traditional coastal and marine fisherfolk (Protection of Rights) act 2009 draft. Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF).
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An Act to recognize and vest the traditional rights and the occupation of fishing through traditional means in fisherfolk who have been residing in coastal areas for generations and carry on regular fishing activity in coastal and marine areas and to provide a framework for protecting the rights so vested. Whereas there is a need to recognize and acknowledge the rights of the fisherfolk carrying out fishing activity through traditional means over the surrounding coastal areas; and whereas there is a growing need to regulate the same to bring about responsible use of the resources keeping in mind sustainable use, conservation of biodiversity and maintenance of ecological balance and thereby strengthening the conservation regime of the oceans while ensuring livelihood and security of the traditional fisherfolk;
| Item Type: | Documents |
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| Keywords: | Marine Fisherfolk, Traditional Fisherfolk, Marine Fisheries, Oceans, Framework, Sustainable Use, Livelihood, Conservation |
| Subjects: | Right to Resources |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Oct 2024 03:52 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Oct 2024 03:52 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/20543 |
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