What you get
A 60% subsidy is provided to SC/ST and Women beneficiaries for pond construction, trout units, rearing units, RAS, biofloc units, cage culture, cold storage, motorcycles with ice boxes, fish kiosks, ornamental fisheries, feed mills, hatcheries, and similar activities. A 40% subsidy is provided for all other categories, and a 20% subsidy is provided specifically for large RAS units. | Table-1: | Activity/ItemUnit Cost per HectareGrant (General Category)Grant (Women/SC/ST)Maximum Limit/Grant LimitConstruction and investment of new ponds₹11 lakh (per hectare)₹4,40,000/-₹6,60,000/-Maximum 2 hectares individual & 20 hectares society/group etc. Trout Raceways and Investment (Nos.) 50 sq.m. per unit₹5,50,000/-₹2,20,000/-₹3,30,000/-Maximum 4 units individual & 20 units society/group etc.Large RAS (8 tanks)/Large Biofloc Unit (50 tanks)₹50,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹12,50,000/-Maximum 1 UnitMedium RAS (6 tanks)/Medium Biofloc Unit (25 tanks)₹25,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-Maximum 1 UnitSmall RAS (1 tank) / Small Biofloc Unit (7 tanks)₹7,50,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹4,50,000/-Maximum 1 UnitEstablishment of Trout Fish Hatcheries ₹50,00,000/-₹20,00,000/-₹30,00,000/-Maximum 1 UnitCold Water RAS Unit₹20,00,000/-₹8,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-Maximum 1 UnitFish Kiosk₹10,00,000/-₹4,00,000/-₹6,00,000/-Maximum 1 UnitTable-2: | Activity/ItemUnit CostGrant (General Category)Grant (Women/SC/ST)Maximum Limit/Grant LimitMotor cycle with Ice Box₹75,000/-₹30,000/-₹45,000/-Maximum 1 UnitThree wheeler with Ice Box₹3,00,000/-₹1,20,000/-₹1,80,000/-Maximum 1 UnitRefrigerated/Insulated Vehicles₹25,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-Maximum 1 UnitCold Storage Capacity 10 Tons₹40,00,000/-₹16,00,000/-₹24,00,000/-Maximum 1 UnitEstablishment of Cage₹3,000/- per cubic meter₹1,200/-₹1,800/-Maximum 1800 cubic meters for individual & 7200 cubic meters for society/group etc. Backyard Ornamental Unit₹3,00,000/-₹1,20,000/-₹1,80,000/-Maximum 4 units for individual and 20 units for society/group etc.Feed Mill Capacity 2 Tons Per Day Production₹30,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-₹18,00,000/- Maximum 1 Unit
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who is eligible to apply under scheme?
General, SC, ST, OBC, Women, and other eligible individuals who have access to land and a water supply source can apply.
What types of fisheries activities are supported under this scheme?
The scheme supports pond construction, trout sewage units, rearing units, RAS, biofloc units, cage culture, cold storage, motorcycles with ice boxes, fish kiosks, ornamental fisheries, feed mills, hatcheries, and more.
What is the subsidy amount provided to SC/ST/Women beneficiaries?
SC/ST/Women beneficiaries receive 60% subsidy on the approved project cost.
What subsidy is available for General category beneficiaries?
General category beneficiaries receive 40% subsidy on the project cost.
Is there a separate subsidy rate for large RAS units?
Yes, large Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) units receive a 20% subsidy.
Where should the application be submitted?
The application must be submitted to the office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries or District Fisheries In-charge at the district level.
Will the application process be available online?
Yes. In the future, applications will be processed online through the Apuni Sarkar Portal.
Who approves the final proposal?
The relevant district officer reviews and approves the proposal.
How is the subsidy provided to the beneficiary?
After verification, the subsidy is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).