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 is provided to support the construction of duck houses and the procurement of ducklings. The scheme emphasizes projects on water bodies of at least one acre, encourages cluster-based implementation to boost productivity, and gives special priority to beneficiaries selected in 2022-23 who were unable to receive grants due to unforeseen circumstances.
Benefits
• Financial Assistance:
• For SC/ST/women beneficiaries: Up to ₹1,22,680
• For other beneficiaries: Up to ₹1,07,345
• Disbursement:
• Assistance is released in three installments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT):
– 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.
Eligibility
• The applicant must be a fish farmer.
• The proposed site must be near a population center.
• The applicant must own or lease a pond (minimum one acre) for at least three years.
• Preference is given to applicants located closer to district headquarters for enhanced monitoring.
• Applicants near Resource Fisheries Facilities (RFF) must have an active bank account and be part of a functional beneficiary group.
• Special Priority: Applicants selected in 2022-23 who did not receive funds will be prioritized.
Application Process
Offline Process
• Step 1: After the advertisement is published, visit the District Secured Deposit Determination Committee during office hours and request a hard copy of the application form.
• Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested, if needed).
• Step 3: Submit the completed 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. Ensure the receipt includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number.
Documents Required
• Land Ownership or Lease Agreement (minimum three years)
• Bank Account Details
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence Certificate
• Declaration of cluster-based project implementation (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Fish farmers who own or lease a pond of at least one acre for a minimum of three years are eligible, with special priority for SC/ST and women beneficiaries and those previously selected in 2022-23.
Q: What financial support does the scheme provide?
A: The scheme offers up to ₹1,22,680 for SC/ST/women beneficiaries and ₹1,07,345 for other beneficiaries, disbursed in three installments via DBT.
Q: How will I receive financial assistance?
A: Assistance is disbursed in three installments after approval, project setup verification, and successful implementation.
Q: Can I apply if I already received approval last year but didn’t get funds?
A: Yes, those selected in 2022-23 who did not receive grants are given special priority.
Q: Is there any preference given to location?
A: Yes, preference is given to applicants with ponds located closer to district headquarters for better monitoring.
Q: Do I need a bank account for this scheme?
A: Yes, an active bank account is required, especially for applicants near Resource Fisheries Facilities (RFF).
Q: Where can I apply for the Integrated Fisheries Scheme?
A: Applications are submitted offline at the District Secured Deposit Determination Committee.
Q: Where can I find more details about this scheme?
A: Additional details are available in the official guidelines published by the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperation, Government of Jharkhand.
Q: What components are covered under financial assistance?
A: The assistance covers the cost for constructing duck houses and procuring ducklings for fish-duck farming.
Q: How is the selection process conducted?
A: Beneficiary selection follows a multi-level approval process including verification by local authorities and project monitoring.
Q: Can I receive support for more than one unit?
A: Typically, the scheme provides assistance for a single fish-duck farming unit per applicant.
Q: What happens if my ducks do not survive?
A: In case of losses, specific guidelines for replacement or compensation would be applied as per the scheme’s terms.
Q: What is the monitoring process for the scheme?
A: The project is monitored in stages—post-approval, after project setup, and upon full implementation—through periodic inspections.
Q: Will I receive training for fish-duck farming?
A: Training details may be provided by the Fisheries Division; applicants should check the official guidelines for training provisions.