Port Blair, April 22: Applications in prescribed format have been invited from bonafide Fishers/Fish Farmers/Tribal to go on study tour to various places in mainland during the current year (2013-2014). The purpose of the study tour is to acquaint Fishers/Fish Farmers/Tribal of the islands with the latest and innovative development taking place in mainland. The entire expenditure on boarding and lodging and on travel shall be met by the Department. The Fishers/Fish Farmers/ Tribal in the age group of 18 to 45 years can submit their applications alongwith four copies of recent passport size photographs and copy of local certificate (with photograph duly attested by the Tehsilder) to the Director of Fisheries with due recommendations of Panchayat Pradhans/Tribal Councils through respective area officers on or before 10th June, 2013. The incomplete applications and the applications received after the due date shall not be entertained.

The applications, forms and the eligibility conditions can be collected from the respective area officer/Assistant Director of Fisheries (Training)/Directorate of Fisheries, Port Blair/Officer-in-charge of Fisheries Zonal Offices/Fisheries Sub-stations.