The Reservoir Fisheries Development Scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Jharkhand aims to enhance fish production and support fishermen’s livelihoods. The scheme provides fish fingerlings, subsidized boats, and nets to registered fisheries cooperative societies. It focuses on utilizing water resources such as reservoirs, check dams, coal pits, and other water bodies, including those affected by mining.
Benefits
• Supply of 530 lakh fish fingerlings annually for various reservoirs.
• Subsidy for Fishing Nets: Either ₹1,000/- or 50% of the cost per member, whichever is lower.
• Subsidy for Boats: Either ₹10,000/- or 50% of the cost for one boat per cooperative society, whichever is lower.
• Encouragement for cage culture in water bodies.
• Enhanced fish production in 1,06,000 hectares of water bodies.
• Improved livelihoods for members of registered fisheries cooperative societies.
• Focused implementation in mining-affected water bodies.
Eligibility
• The applicant must be a member of a registered fisheries cooperative society.
• The cooperative society must be actively involved in fisheries activities.
• The water body must be a stable resource (e.g., reservoir, check dam, coal pit) and meet the minimum size criteria for stocking and development.
Application Process
Offline
• Step 01: Visit the District Fisheries Office during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the designated staff.
• Step 02: Fill in all mandatory fields on the application form and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if required).
• Step 03: Submit the completed and signed application form along with the documents to the District Fisheries Office.
• Step 04: Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes the submission date, time, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
• Cooperative Society Registration Certificate
• Membership Proof of the applicant
• Water Body Inspection Report
• Cost Estimates for nets and boats
• Bank Account Details for subsidy transfer
• Declaration of adherence to fisheries guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How can fisheries cooperatives benefit from this scheme?
A: They receive subsidized boats and nets along with fish fingerlings, which enhance production and support livelihoods.
Q: Are there specific water bodies eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, eligible water bodies include reservoirs, check dams, coal pits, and similar stable water resources, including mining-affected areas.
Q: What is the subsidy amount for fishing nets?
A: Subsidy for fishing nets is either ₹1,000/- or 50% of the cost per member, whichever is lower.
Q: What documents are needed to apply for the scheme?
A: Required documents include the Cooperative Society Registration Certificate, membership proof, water body inspection report, cost estimates for nets and boats, bank account details, and a declaration of adherence to fisheries guidelines.
Q: Who supervises the implementation of this scheme?
A: The scheme is supervised by the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Jharkhand along with local district authorities.
Q: What is cage culture, and how does it benefit fishermen?
A: Cage culture involves raising fish in cages placed in water bodies, which can enhance production and diversify income sources.
Q: How are subsidies disbursed to beneficiaries?
A: Subsidies are directly transferred to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Q: What is the financial allocation for this scheme?
A: The scheme details specify benefits like fish fingerlings supply and subsidized equipment, with specific subsidy amounts per member as outlined.
Q: Can non-members of fisheries cooperatives avail of this scheme?
A: No, only members of registered fisheries cooperative societies are eligible.
Q: Are mining-affected areas prioritized in this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme focuses on enhancing fish production in mining-affected water bodies.