About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to promote economic empowerment and livelihood diversification among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities through fisheries-based activities.
The “Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme” scheme was introduced by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote economic empowerment and livelihood diversification among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities through fisheries-based activities such as duck, poultry, and horticulture-based fisheries.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme (FFDS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Fisheries |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | eservices.uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 🏷️SC / ST
- 💼Fishermen
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Under this scheme:
- Fishermen who already own ponds are provided a 60% subsidy for repairing or improving their ponds, or for undertaking duck/poultry farming and other integrated activities.
- To connect landless individuals with fish processing and marketing businesses, a 60% subsidy of Rs. 1,50,000/- is provided against the cost of a mobile fish stall amounting to Rs. 2,50,000/-.
- A 60% subsidy of Rs. 42,000/- is provided against the cost of Rs. 70,000/- for the improvement of a 100-square-meter pond.
- A 60% subsidy of Rs. 3,00,000/- is provided against the cost of Rs. 5,00,000/- for the improvement of a 10-hectare pond in plain areas.
- A 60% subsidy of Rs. 83,000/- is provided against the cost of Rs. 1,39,000/- for establishing one integrated unit (chicken/duck/banana/papaya) in mountainous areas.
- In plain areas, a grant of 60%, i.e. Rs. 3,96,000/-, is provided against the cost of construction of one integrated unit valued at Rs. 6,60,000/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a native of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
- The applicant should be engaged in fish production and possess a pond or be landless and interested in engaging in fish processing or marketing businesses to be eligible.
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For pond improvement or integrated fisheries, the application must include the following documents:
For fish processing/marketing, the application must include:
Registration walkthrough
Offline
- To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are required to submit an application for pond improvement, integrated fisheries, or fish processing/marketing business to the office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries or District Fisheries In-charge at the district level.
- For applications related to pond improvement or integrated fisheries, the applicant must attach the following documents: Aadhaar card, land records, permanent residence certificate, caste certificate, bank account details, mobile number, and pond details.
- For fish processing/marketing, the application must include: Aadhaar card, permanent residence certificate, caste certificate, bank account details, and mobile number.
In the future, the application process will be made available online through the Apuni Sarkar Portal.
- After submission of the application, a survey is conducted by the fisheries inspectors or field personnel, and a proposal is prepared in consultation with the beneficiary. Once the proposal is finalized, it is approved by the concerned district officer. Thereafter, under the supervision and technical guidance of field staff, the pond repair/improvement work, integrated activities, or fish stall setup is completed. Following the successful completion of work, the subsidy amount is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on the basis of a work completion certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category of Uttarakhand who are either already engaged in fish production or are landless individuals interested in fish processing or marketing can apply under this scheme.
What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides a 60% subsidy on the total project cost for various fishery-related activities such as pond improvement, integrated farming, and fish marketing.
What subsidy is available for pond improvement?
A 60% subsidy of Rs. 42,000 is provided against the total cost of Rs. 70,000 for a 100-square-meter pond improvement.
How much subsidy is provided for pond improvement in plain areas?
A 60% subsidy of Rs. 3,00,000 is given against the project cost of Rs. 5,00,000 for the improvement of a 10-hectare pond in plain areas.
Where should the beneficiary submit the application?
The application should be submitted to the office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries or District Fisheries In-Charge at the district level.
What happens after the application is submitted?
After submission, a survey is conducted by fisheries inspectors or field personnel. A proposal is then prepared in consultation with the beneficiary for approval by the district officer.
Who approves the proposal prepared for the beneficiary?
The proposal prepared after the survey is approved by the concerned District Fisheries Officer.
How is the subsidy provided to the beneficiary?
The subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary’s bank account after verification and submission of the work completion certificate.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 247) uk.gov.in (PDF)
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