Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme
in Uttarakhand
Last updated:
Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme in Uttarakhand
Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to promote economic empowerment and livelihood diversification among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities through fisheries-based activities.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Uttarakhand.
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
The applicant should be engaged in fish production and possess a pond or be landless and interested in engaging in fish processing or marketing businesses to be eligible.
Benefits
Under this scheme:
Fishermen who already own ponds are provided a 60% subsidy for repairing or improving their ponds, or for undertaking duck/poultry farming and other integrated activities.
To connect landless individuals with fish processing and marketing businesses, a 60% subsidy of ₹1,50,000/- is provided against the cost of a mobile fish stall amounting to ₹2,50,000/-.
A 60% subsidy of ₹42,000/- is provided against the cost of ₹70,000/- for the improvement of a 100-square-meter pond.
A 60% subsidy of ₹3,00,000/- is provided against the cost of ₹5,00,000/- for the improvement of a 10-hectare pond in plain areas.
A 60% subsidy of ₹83,000/- is provided against the cost of ₹1,39,000/- for establishing one integrated unit (chicken/duck/banana/papaya) in mountainous areas.
In plain areas, a grant of 60%, i.e. ₹3,96,000/-, is provided against the cost of construction of one integrated unit valued at ₹6,60,000/-.
<br>
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card |
| 2 | Land Documents (Khasra Khatauni of land for pond owners) |
| 3 | Permanent residence certificate |
| 4 | Caste certificate |
| 5 | Bank account details |
| 6 | Mobile number |
| 7 | Pond details |
| 8 | Aadhaar card |
| 9 | Permanent residence certificate |
| 10 | Caste certificate |
| 11 | Bank account details |
| 12 | Mobile number |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category of Uttarakhand who are either already engaged in fish production or are landless individuals interested in fish processing or marketing can apply under this scheme. <br>