This policy stipulates that fisheries will receive due emphasis in
water resources planning when the anticipated social impact is
high (Ministry of Water Resources, 1999). It attempts to keep the
impact on natural aquatic environment to a minimum. The policy
also suggests that brackish aquaculture will be confined to specific
zones designated by the government for this purpose (Fisheries and
Aquaculture Department, 2012). However, there is lacking of
guidelines regarding this special zoning for brackish aquaculture.