Structure and Coordination

The successful execution relies on a well-defined structure and collaboration:

• Implementing Agencies: ICAR-CMFRI is the nodal agency for the 9 mainland maritime states, while the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) handles Union Territories, including island territories. The Department of Fisheries (DoF) provides overall coordination and funding under PMMSY.
• Hierarchy: The structure includes a National Coordinator (Director, ICAR-CMFRI), Project Leader (Head, FRAEED, CMFRI), Regional Coordinators, State Coordinators, District Level Supervisors (DLS), Field Level Supervisors (FLS), and Enumerators.

• Committees: Multiple committees (Advisory, Execution, Budget, Technical - including schedule finalization, app development, training, database/analytics, communication, publicity) have been established to manage specific aspects of the census.
• Manpower: The exercise involves significant manpower, including CMFRI/FSI staff, state DoF officials, and hired personnel (enumerators, data validators, administrative assistants).