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Integrated Fisheries Scheme

The "Integrated Fisheries Scheme" by the Fisheries Division, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote fish-duck farming and increase fish farmers' income. The scheme provides financial assistance of up to 80% for eligible SC/ST/women beneficiaries and 70% for others.

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About This Scheme

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

₹1.2 L

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

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Apply after the advertisement is published:

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

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

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).

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.2 L