Sarkari Yojana
Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under “Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre”
About Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under “Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre”
A Sub-Component of the scheme “Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre”, the “Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories” covers every region of the Union territory of Puducherry. Its purpose is to spread awareness about why aquarium keeping matters and to encourage members of the public to take up the hobby.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under "Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre", applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Residence in the Union territory of Puducherry, by…
Residence in the Union territory of Puducherry, by domicile or by birth, is required.
Applicants need to be at least 18 years…
Applicants need to be at least 18 years of age.
Neither the applicant nor any family member may…
Neither the applicant nor any family member may have received benefits under this scheme earlier.
A pucca house or commercial premises where the…
A pucca house or commercial premises where the aquarium can be kept is necessary.
Benefits Provided
Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under "Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre" provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
According to the department's assessment, one unit of…
According to the department's assessment, one unit of an aquarium with accessories costs ₹ 7,000.
Each beneficiary is to receive a kit comprising…
Each beneficiary is to receive a kit comprising one aquarium/moulded aquarium, one stand, one power filter, one air pump, two numbers of 1’ tube lights, 10 kgs. of gravel, 9 numbers of gold fishes, 1 number of 100 grams fish food pocket and one number of scoop net. Pattern of Assistance (in ₹)
Cost of one unit
Cost of one unit: 7,000 (Maximum)*
Government share as 50% subsidy
Government share as 50% subsidy: 3,500 (Maximum)*
Beneficiary's share of 50% and above of the…
Beneficiary's share of 50% and above of the aquarium cost, payable to the Secretary/Administrator of PSFCF/ KFCMU/ Fishermen Co-operative Societies in Mahe and Yanam: 3,500 (Maximum)* Subject to change from time to time.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The Aadhar Identity Card along with the Smart…
The Aadhar Identity Card along with the Smart Card
A Resident Certificate of the Union Territory of…
A Resident Certificate of the Union Territory of Puducherry (issued by the Deputy Tahsildar of the area of residence)
A document proving age
A document proving age
The Ration Card to establish the residential address
The Ration Card to establish the residential address
A photo identity proof such as an Electoral…
A photo identity proof such as an Electoral Identity Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence
Evidence that the applicant holds a pucca house/commercial…
Evidence that the applicant holds a pucca house/commercial place
A signed declaration
A signed declaration
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under "Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre" through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the office of the concerned authority…
Go to the office of the concerned authority in your region, namely the Pondicherry State Fishermen Co-operative Federation Limited, Puducherry/The Karaikal Fishermen Co-operative Marketing Union, Karaikal/The Assistant Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Mahe/The Assistant Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Yanam.
Ask the concerned authority for a printed copy…
Ask the concerned authority for a printed copy of the application form in the prescribed format.
Complete every mandatory field on the form, affix…
Complete every mandatory field on the form, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the required documents (self-attest, if required).
Hand over the completed and signed form together…
Hand over the completed and signed form together with the documents to the concerned authority.
Ask the authority receiving the application for a…
Ask the authority receiving the application for a receipt or acknowledgment, and check that it shows the date and time of submission along with a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.