Sarkari Yojana
Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme
About Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme
Through the “Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme”, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, works to encourage sustainable fishing and raise fish output by means of scientific research, extension services and skill-building. Fish farmers, fishery extension workers and other players in the fisheries sector receive both financial and technical help.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be registered fish farmers, fishery extension…
Applicants must be registered fish farmers, fishery extension workers or related bodies in the fisheries sector.
Applicants must have earlier experience or suitable qualifications…
Applicants must have earlier experience or suitable qualifications in fisheries.
Applicants must come from an area the Department…
Applicants must come from an area the Department of Fisheries has identified under the scheme.
Applicants from rural and underdeveloped areas are preferred
Applicants from rural and underdeveloped areas are preferred.
Applicants must hold a valid bank account into…
Applicants must hold a valid bank account into which funds can be paid.
Benefits Provided
Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Training and Workshops:
Fish Seed Producers
Fish Seed Producers: a 3-day training programme carrying a subsidy of ₹225.50 per participant (travel and accommodation not included).
Fish Farmers/Stakeholders
Fish Farmers/Stakeholders: workshops carrying a subsidy of ₹1500.50 per participant (meeting expenses and travel of up to ₹600). Fish Production and Research:
₹2,00,000/- for the production of 5 tons of…
₹2,00,000/- for the production of 5 tons of Pangasius fish.
Funding for research into new fish species and…
Funding for research into new fish species and the upkeep of labs/museums. Fish Seed Distribution:
Subsidies on buying seed of different fish species…
Subsidies on buying seed of different fish species (e.g., Amur Carp, Tilapia). Incentives:
Rewards of up to ₹30,000 for model farmers,…
Rewards of up to ₹30,000 for model farmers, given as equipment (e.g., aerators, oxygen cylinders). Identity Cards:
Identity cards issued to 1,050 fishermen
Identity cards issued to 1,050 fishermen. Public Awareness:
₹100 per day paid to Birsa Fish Farmers…
₹100 per day paid to Birsa Fish Farmers attending workshops. Cage Fish Culture Support:
Funds for gathering information and for technical assistance
Funds for gathering information and for technical assistance.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A valid document proving identity
A valid document proving identity
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account
Evidence of fish farming registration (for farmers and…
Evidence of fish farming registration (for farmers and fishery extension workers)
Certificates of qualification (for those applying for training…
Certificates of qualification (for those applying for training or research grants)
A project proposal (for infrastructure or research funding)
A project proposal (for infrastructure or research funding)
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Apply after the advertisement is published:
During office hours, go to the District Fisheries…
During office hours, go to the District Fisheries Office and ask the staff member assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.
Complete every mandatory field and enclose copies of…
Complete every mandatory field and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where needed).
Hand the filled and signed form with its…
Hand the filled and signed form with its documents to the District Fisheries Office.
Ask the District Fisheries Office for a receipt…
Ask the District Fisheries Office for a receipt or acknowledgment, and check that it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.