Intensive Fisheries Development Programme - Subsidy on Solar System for fish/shrimp culture

Description
The scheme "Subsidy on Solar System for Fish/Shrimp Culture" is a component of the Intensive Fisheries Development Programme, implemented by the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to fish and shrimp farmers for the purchase/installation of solar systems. Under this scheme, subsidies for solar systems are offered to farmers who cultivate fish or shrimp on a minimum area of 2.5 acres. The subsidy benefit is granted only once per beneficiary for a single unit.

Benefits
• A subsidy of 60% on the total project cost amounting to ₹50,000 per kilowatt (KW) or a subsidy amount of ₹30,000 per KW, whichever is less, is provided.
• The maximum limit for this subsidy is 30 KW for shrimp farmers.
• The maximum limit for this subsidy is 10 KW for fish farmers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchaan Patra (PPP).
2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
3. The applicant's age should be a minimum of 18 years.
4. The applicant should not be a government or semi-government employee.
5. A minimum of 2.5-acre area is required for fish/shrimp culture.
6. > **Note:** The benefit/subsidy will be provided only once to a beneficiary on a single unit.

Application Process
Step 1: The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all the required documents to apply for the scheme.
Online - via CSC

The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all the required documents to apply for the scheme.

Required Documents
• Agreement Deed between Fish Farmer and Fisheries Department (Agreement 1).
• Date of Birth Certificate (Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card, Voter Card, or Driving License).
• Identity Proof (Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter Card).
• Training Certificate (Fisheries Training from any Government Institute).
• Land Record (from Tehsil, including Own Land-Jamabandi, Nakal Akshizra, Farad, or registered lease deed of minimum 7 years).
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bills/Receipts/Vouchers.
• Photograph of the Site along with Solar System for power generation.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to promote intensive fisheries development by offering financial assistance for the installation of solar power systems for fish and shrimp farming.

Q: Who are the primary beneficiaries of this scheme?
A: The scheme primarily benefits fish farmers and shrimp farmers who are engaged in aquaculture activities in Haryana.

Q: What kind of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: Financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy on the total project cost for setting up solar systems.

Q: What is the percentage of subsidy offered on the total project cost?
A: A subsidy of 60% is offered on the total project cost for the solar system.

Q: What is the maximum capacity of solar system subsidized for shrimp farmers?
A: For shrimp farmers, the maximum capacity of the solar system eligible for subsidy is limited to 30 KW.

Q: What is the maximum capacity of solar system subsidized for fish farmers?
A: For fish farmers, the maximum capacity of the solar system eligible for subsidy is limited to 10 KW.

Q: Is it mandatory to have a Parivar Pehchan Patra to apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant must possess a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: Does the applicant need to be a resident of Haryana?
A: Yes, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana to qualify for the scheme.

Q: What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the subsidy?
A: The applicant's age must be a minimum of 18 years to be considered eligible for the scheme.

Q: What is the minimum land area required for fish or shrimp culture to avail of the subsidy?
A: A minimum area of 2.5 acres is required for fish or shrimp culture to meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: What type of agreement deed is required to apply for the subsidy?
A: An Agreement Deed between the Fish Farmer and the Fisheries Department, referred to as Agreement 1, is required.

Q: What documents can be submitted as proof of date of birth?
A: A Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card, Voter Card, or Driving License can be submitted as proof of date of birth.

Q: Which documents are accepted as identity proof for the application?
A: Accepted identity proofs include a Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card, or Voter Card.