State Fisheries Input Scheme
in Uttarakhand
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State Fisheries Input Scheme in Uttarakhand
State Fisheries Input Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for State Fisheries Input Scheme in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to aims to enhance the productivity and income of fish farmers by providing financial support in the form of subsidies on essential fishery inputs such as hand nets, hapa, nets, mini kits, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be currently engaged in fish farming.
The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman.
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Benefits
Fish farmers who are already engaged in fish farming are provided a 50% subsidy on the total cost of essential fishery inputs such as fish feed, medicines, etc.
A subsidy of 1 quintal of fish feed is provided for a 100 square meter pond, and 6 quintals of fish feed for ponds ranging from 500 to 2000 square meters.
A grant of 7 quintals of fish feed is provided for RAS/Biofloc systems.
A subsidy of 10 quintals of fish feed is provided for trout farming.
A 50% subsidy is provided on the total market rate cost of essential input materials for fisheries such as hand nets, hapas, nets, and minikits.
A 50% subsidy is admissible for one hand net/hapa/net and one minikit per fish farmer.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Land Records (proof of pond ownership or lease)/ Copy of Khasra / Khatoni |
| 3 | Permanent Residence Certificate |
| 4 | Caste Certificate (If applicable) |
| 5 | Bank Account Details (copy of passbook) |
| 6 | Mobile Number |
| 7 | Details of Pond Related Documents (size, location, and ownership status) |
| 8 | Original Bills/Invoices of procured items (Feed, Medicines, Hand nets, etc.) |
| 9 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for State Fisheries Input Scheme in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for State Fisheries Input Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for State Fisheries Input 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
All working fishermen of Uttarakhand belonging to Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, General Category, and women fish farmers engaged in fish farming are eligible. <br>