PMMSY: Installation of Cages in Reservoirs Scheme - Haryana

About This Scheme

The "Installation of Cages in Reservoirs Scheme" was launched by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, under the umbrella scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana". It aims to promote sustainable aquaculture practices by supporting cage fish farming in water bodies. Under this scheme, a grant of ₹3,00,000/- per unit to the individuals and groups for setting up cage fish farms, thereby encouraging entrepreneurship, increasing fish production, and generating employment.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be an individual farmer, cooperative society, self-help group, or joint liability group. 1. The cooperative society, self-help group, or joint liability group having a minimum of 10 members. 1. The applicant must possess a Family Identity Card (Parivar Pehchan Patra). 1. The applicant must obtain prior permission from the Government of Haryana and competent authorities. 1. The cage location must have year-round water availability and a minimum of 8 meters depth. 1. The applicant should take government permission for rearing exotic fish species.

Benefits

Grant Amount: - ₹3,00,000/- per unit (per cage). Grant Proportion: - 40% of unit cost for General Category beneficiaries. - 60% of unit cost for Scheduled Caste/Women beneficiaries. Cage Limit for Assistance: - Up to 5 cages for individual farmers. - Up to 20 cages for registered cooperative societies/self-help groups/joint liability groups (with at least 10 members).

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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