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Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited (GFCCA) is an apex cooperative
body of the fishermen cooperatives in the State of Gujarat. It was established in
the year 1956 with financial and administrative support of the Government of Gujarat.
The Government of Gujarat has a major shareholding of about Rs.79.85 lakhs, out
of the total paidup shareholding of Rs.87.58 lakhs. About 265 primary cooperatives
and 2911 individuals are the members of GFCCA in addition to the Government of Gujarat.
The Board consists of 16 members, 9 Directors are nominated by the Government of
Gujarat and the rests are elected members from the fishermen cooperative societies.
The Secretary, Agriculture & Cooperation Department (Animal Husbandry, Cow Breeding
& Fisheries) is the Chairman of GFCCA. The day-to-day management of GFCCA is
vested with the Managing Director, who is appointed by the Government.
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