What you get
Beneficiaries can receive assistance for the Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of a minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system. | - For the general category, the standard of assistance will be 40% of the unit cost ₹7,50,000/unit or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. | - For women, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. | Mode of Disbursement: Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments. | Validity: The benefit can be reclaimed once in a lifetime.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
How can I increase fish production and get employment in inland fisheries activities through this scheme?
This scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities, including through accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies and boosting inland fisheries.
What are the specific goals of this scheme for inland fish farming?
The scheme specifically aims to accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increase inland fish production, and boost inland fisheries. It also seeks to obtain more fish production in less land and less water by creating fish tanks using Biofloc with source as well as Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS).
Can this scheme help increase fish production even with limited land and water resources?
Yes, by creating fish tanks with Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) methods, more fish production can be obtained even with less land and less water.
Do I need to own land to receive construction-related assistance under this scheme?
Yes, you must have your own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land.
Is there any age requirement to be eligible for this scheme's benefits?
Yes, the applicant should be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
What is the specific component covered under this scheme for which assistance is provided?
Assistance is provided for the Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system.
If I am a woman applicant, what percentage of the unit cost or actual cost will I receive as assistance?
For women, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
If I am an ST category applicant, what percentage of the unit cost or actual cost will I receive as assistance?
For ST categories, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Is there a limit on how many times I can receive benefits for the Establishment of Small RAS under this scheme?
Yes, the minimum time limit for reclaiming benefits for the Establishment of Small RAS is once in a lifetime.
What happens if I don't have private land but have a lease agreement?
You can still avail construction related assistance if you have a minimum 10 years lease agreement for land.