Integrated Fisheries Scheme

Description
The "Integrated Fisheries Scheme" by the Fisheries Division, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperation, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote fish-duck farming and enhance the income of fish farmers. Under this scheme, financial assistance covering up to 80% of the project cost is provided to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and women beneficiaries, while other categories receive up to 70% assistance. Objective: - Support for constructing duck houses and procuring ducklings. - Preference is given to one-acre or larger water bodies. - Encouragement for cluster-based implementation to enhance productivity. - Special priority for previously selected beneficiaries from 2022-23 who couldn't receive grants due to unforeseen reasons.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of up to ₹1,22,680 for SC/ST/women beneficiaries.
• Financial assistance of ₹1,07,345 for other beneficiaries.
• Financial assistance is provided in three installments:
• The first installment is released after approval.
• The second after verification of project setup.
• The third upon successful implementation and monitoring of the fish-duck farming unit.
• NOTE: Financial assistance is disbursed in three installments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a fish farmer.
2. The proposed site should be near a population center.
3. The applicant should own or lease a pond (minimum one acre) for at least three years.
4. Preference is given to applicants closer to district headquarters for better monitoring.
5. The applicant near RFF (Resource Fisheries Facilities) should have an active bank account and be part of a functional beneficiary group.
6. Applicants who were selected in 2022-23 but did not receive grants will be prioritized.

Application Process
Step 1: Apply after the advertisement is published:
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Apply after the advertisement is published:

Step 2: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Secured Deposit Determination Committee and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and col…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Secured Deposit Determination Committee and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 3: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 4: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Secured Deposit Determination Committee.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Secured Deposit Determination Committee.

Step 5: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Land Ownership or Lease Agreement (minimum three years)
• Bank Account Details
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence Certificate
• Declaration of cluster-based project implementation (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Fish farmers with a minimum one-acre pond (owned or leased for three years) can apply. Special preference is given to SC/ST beneficiaries, women, and those near RFF facilities.

Q: What financial support does the scheme provide?
A: The scheme offers up to [?]1,22,680 for SC/ST/women and [?]1,07,345 for others to support fish-duck farming.
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Q: How will I receive financial assistance?
A: Funds will be disbursed in three DBT installments based on the progress of the project.

Q: Can I apply if I already received approval last year but didn't get funds?
A: Yes, priority will be given to previously selected beneficiaries from 2022-23 who couldn't receive funds due to unforeseen reasons.

Q: Is there any preference given to location?
A: Yes, applicants near district headquarters or RFF centers will be prioritized for ease of monitoring.

Q: Do I need a bank account for this scheme?
A: Yes, a functional bank account is mandatory for DBT transactions.

Q: Where can I apply for the Integrated Fisheries Scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted at the district fisheries office after the official advertisement is released.

Q: Where can I find more details about this scheme?
A: Detailed information is available on the official website: www.jharkhandfisheries.org.

Q: What components are covered under financial assistance?
A: Assistance includes expenses for duck house construction, purchasing ducklings, and starter feed/medicines.

Q: How is the selection process conducted?
A: Applications are reviewed by the district-level Secured Deposit Determination Committee, which includes fisheries officers and veterinary representatives.

Q: Can I receive support for more than one unit?
A: Each applicant is eligible for one unit (160 ducklings), with RFF locations eligible for a maximum of two units.

Q: What happens if my ducks do not survive?
A: The second and third installments are disbursed only if ducks survive for at least two months.

Q: What is the monitoring process for the scheme?
A: Monitoring is done in three stages by fisheries supervisors, district fisheries officers, and directorate-level officers through field inspections.

Q: Will I receive training for fish-duck farming?
A: Yes, training will be provided under the Fisheries Directorate's extension programs.