Sarkari Yojana

Integrated Fisheries Scheme

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Jharkhand
Quick Summary: Jharkhand's Integrated Fisheries Scheme funds fish-duck farming with up to ₹1,22,680 for SC/ST/women and ₹1,07,345 for others, paid in three DBT installments.

About Integrated Fisheries Scheme

Jharkhand’s Fisheries Division, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperation runs the “Integrated Fisheries Scheme” to encourage fish-duck farming and raise fish farmers’ earnings. Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and women can receive up to 80% of the project cost as assistance, while other categories get up to 70%.

Objective:

  • Helping farmers build duck houses and buy ducklings.
  • Favouring water bodies of one acre or more.
  • Promoting cluster-based implementation for higher productivity.
  • Giving special priority to 2022-23 selectees who missed out on grants for unforeseen reasons.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Integrated Fisheries Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only fish farmers can apply

Only fish farmers can apply.

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The site proposed must be close to a…

The site proposed must be close to a population center.

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A pond of at least one acre must…

A pond of at least one acre must be owned or leased for three years or more.

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Applicants nearer the district headquarters are preferred, for…

Applicants nearer the district headquarters are preferred, for easier monitoring.

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Applicants near RFF (Resource Fisheries Facilities) need an…

Applicants near RFF (Resource Fisheries Facilities) need an active bank account and membership of a functioning beneficiary group.

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Priority goes to those chosen in 2022-23 who…

Priority goes to those chosen in 2022-23 who did not get grants.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Integrated Fisheries Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

SC/ST/women beneficiaries can get up to ₹1,22,680.
Other beneficiaries are given ₹1,07,345.
The money is released in three installments:

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Installment one follows approval

Installment one follows approval.

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Installment two comes once the project setup is…

Installment two comes once the project setup is verified.

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Installment three is paid when the fish-duck farming…

Installment three is paid when the fish-duck farming unit has been successfully implemented and monitored. NOTE: All three installments are paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Land ownership papers or a lease agreement (for…

Land ownership papers or a lease agreement (for at least three years)

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Bank account particulars

Bank account particulars

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Caste certificate (where relevant)

Caste certificate (where relevant)

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Certificate of residence

Certificate of residence

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Declaration on cluster-based implementation (where relevant)

Declaration on cluster-based implementation (where relevant)

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Integrated Fisheries Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

Applications open once the advertisement is out:

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During office hours, go to the District Secured…

During office hours, go to the District Secured Deposit Determination Committee and ask the staff responsible for issuing and receiving forms for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete all compulsory fields and attach copies of…

Complete all compulsory fields and attach copies of the required documents, self-attested where needed.

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Lodge the signed form and documents with the…

Lodge the signed form and documents with the Secured Deposit Determination Committee.

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Get an acknowledgment or receipt from the authority,…

Get an acknowledgment or receipt from the authority, checking that it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References