PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

WEDNESDAY, THE 23^RD OCTOBER 2024

04        *Mr. Ali Khurshidi:

Will the Minister for Livestock&Fisheries be pleased to State:-

1. Area-wise number of cattle farms existing in the Province alongwith cattle farms established during 2018 to 2021;
2. Number of veterinary doctors serving in the province together with number of animals imported and procedure of their examination during 2018-2021?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

1. No any new cattle farm is being established in Sindh during 2018-21.However, only 05 cattle farms are operational in Sindh. Another 03 livestock farms are established but not completely functional since the staff is not appointed yet. Details are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.

2. (834) Eight hundred thirty four veterinary doctors are serving in Sindh province.

The import and export of animals pertains to Federal Government. However, the department procured imported 16 elite bulls of Holstein Friesian and Brahman bulls from Brazil to improve the production of non-descriptive cattle animals in Sindh, the details are Annexure placed on the Table of the House.    

141      *Ms. Bilqees Mukhtar:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

Steps taken for development of cattle breeding during 2018 to 2023 as well as detail thereof?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

The Directorate of Animal Breeding is undertaken significant steps to enhance Cattle Breeding services in the province from 2018-23.  The efforts have been facilitated through the establishment and operations of 23 Artificial Insemination Centers at district level, 64 Artificial Insemination Sub-Centers and 51 field Artificial Insemination centers.  Details are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.

142      *Ms. Bilqees Mukhtar:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

Is it fact that Slaughter of minor animals increasing day by day if so, Steps taken for prevention in this regard?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

Though it is the domain of Local Government. However, L&F department has initiated a development scheme titled as “Save Buffalo Calves” amounting to Rs.407.878 million for the period 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2025.

201      *Mr. Abdul Basit:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

(a)Whether it is a fact that cases of illegal fishing have been reported in the province;

(b) If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, steps taken to prevent illegal fishing?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

Yes it is a fact:

Illegal fishing has been reported in the Province and Sindh Fisheries Department effectively take action to curb the illegal fishing in the provincial territorial waters under the provision provided in Sindh Fisheries ordinance 1980 and Rules 1983.

That Ordinance prohibits under size fishing less than of 12 inches size in order to protect small fish fries, juvenile and fingerlings of various fish species.

The above Ordinance also empowered to confiscate the illegal size fishing nets, challan the convicted fishermen, lodged FIR and produce before court of law for case compound.

During the current financial year 2023-24, 85 illegal net (code end) confiscated and 133 challan and fine has been imposed along with penalty.

202      *Mr. Abdul Basit:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

(a)     What was the annual growth rate of the fisheries sector in Sindh during the period from 2020 to 2023;

(b)     What were the primary factors influencing the performance of the fisheries sector in Sindh during the period from 2020 to 2023?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

• Fisheries as a sub-sector of agriculture plays significant role in the economy and towards food security of the country.
• Fisheries sector have share of 1.39 % in agriculture value addition and 0.32% in GDP, grew at 1.05% as compare to 0.75% during last year.

1. Limited export opportunities and low prices of catch due to the US and EU ban.
2. Irregular and illegal fishing especially in creeks.
3. Less attention to promote aquaculture.
4. Dredging issue in Karachi Fish Harbour.

286      *Ms. Qurat-ul Ain Khan:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

Grade-wise number of persons were given jobs in livestock department during 2018-2024, whether all the appointment were made on merit basis, if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

From 2018 to 2024 following appointments have been made.  Details are as under:

1. 43 Senior Veterinary Officers (BS-18)
2. 593 Veterinary Officer (BS-17)
3. 92 posts filled under deceased quota in from BS-01 to BS-11.
4. 04 posts filled under disabled quota from BS-01 to BS-04

The appointment shows at (c) & (d) above are made as per approved Government policy for deceased and disabled person, whereas appointments mentioned at (a) & (b) were made through Sindh Public Service Commission on merit basis.

Details are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.

384      *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

Total number of veterinary centers in Karachi Division as on August 31, 2023?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

There are sixteen Veterinary Centers / Hospital are in the Karachi Division:

399      *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

Location-wise number of research and diagnostic laboratories in the veterinary Sector functioning in Sindh as on 01-01-2024?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

There are Total fifteen Diagnostic & Research Laboratories in the Veterinary sector functioning in Sindh:

835      *Mr. Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi:

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

1. Is it fact that a project for Thatta and Badin up-gradation and renovation of floating jetties with cost of Rs. 59.900 million was to be completed by June, 2020;
2. If answer to (a) above is affirmative, current status of the same?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

The up-gradation and renovation of floating jetties in Thatta and Badin with cost of Rs.59.900 had successfully been completed within the stipulated timeframe. This milestone achievement encompasses the comprehensive refurbishment of the following locations:

Photographs of the completed project, providing visual documentation are at Annexure Placed on the Table of the Housefor convenience and ready reference.