Sarkari Yojana
Feed Based Fisheries Scheme
About Feed Based Fisheries Scheme
The Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperation Department, Government of Jharkhand, runs the “Feed Based Fisheries Scheme” to raise fish output through feed-based fisheries. Fish farmers receive grants towards floating fish feed so they can boost production in districts such as Ranchi, Ramgarh, Koderma, Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Seraikela.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Feed Based Fisheries Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants need to be fishermen
Applicants need to be fishermen.
Applicants must be actively farming fish through cage…
Applicants must be actively farming fish through cage fish farming, Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), or Biofloc systems.
Crop records from a minimum of one previous…
Crop records from a minimum of one previous year must be available.
Applicants must not be part of any other…
Applicants must not be part of any other overlapping scheme serving the same purpose.
Benefits Provided
Feed Based Fisheries Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Floating Fish Feed Subsidy:
For fish feed containing at least 24% protein, farmers are granted 50% of the cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹22 per kg. Support for Cage Fish Farmers: Feed subsidies are available to farmers who use cage systems, Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), or Biofloc tanks. Support for Biofloc Pond Farmers: Those farming in Biofloc ponds get fish feed subsidies for up to 2000 kg per pond.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A valid proof of identity
A valid proof of identity
A valid proof of address
A valid proof of address
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account
GST Bill or Invoice for the purchase of…
GST Bill or Invoice for the purchase of feed
Crop records of earlier seasons
Crop records of earlier seasons
A certificate issued by the District Fisheries Office
A certificate issued by the District Fisheries Office
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Feed Based Fisheries Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the District Fisheries…
During office hours, go to the District Fisheries Office and ask the staff assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.
Complete every mandatory field in the form and…
Complete every mandatory field in the form and enclose copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, where needed).
Hand the completed and signed form with the…
Hand the completed and signed form with the documents to the District Fisheries Office.
Ask the District Fisheries Office for a receipt…
Ask the District Fisheries Office for a receipt or acknowledgment of your submission, and check that it records key details like the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Applicants who do not follow the prescribed feed purchasing process will not be eligible.
1. Those without GST billing for the feed purchase will be excluded from the benefit.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.