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The Fishing Village Management Council shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties and functions, namely:-- (i) to prepare Village Level Marine Fishery Management Plan considering the local needs and get approval from the District Fisheries Management Council; (ii) creation of awareness among marine fisherfolk and coastal inhabitants about responsible fishing and fish resource conservation; (iii) to resolve issues and social conflicts among fisherfolk and coastal inhabitants at fishing village level; (iv) to help the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act in fishing village; (v) to help the District Fisheries Management Council for carrying out its functions and provide information called for by that Council; (vi) to execute and discharge the duties assigned by the District Management Council; (vii) to provide information to the District Fisheries Management Council on matters of conservation of marine fish resources; (viii) such other powers, duties and functions as may be prescribed. Sections 13A to 13D inserted by Act 22 of 2017.