Sarkari Yojana
“Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies” Component of the “Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana” Scheme
About “Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies” Component of the “Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana” Scheme
Odisha’s Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department introduced the “Reactivation of Fisheries Cooperative Societies” component under the “Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana” to hand eligible Primary Fishermen Cooperative Societies a one-time revolving fund of ₹2,00,000, meant to build up working capital and lift the long-term socio-economic condition of society members. The Directorate of Fisheries carries out implementation through the District Fisheries Officer of each district.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an active Primary Fisherman…
The applicant must be an active Primary Fisherman Cooperative Society (PFCS).
At least 1 year must have passed since…
At least 1 year must have passed since the PFCS was registered under "The Odisha Cooperative Societies Act-1962".
The PFCS must currently be functional
The PFCS must currently be functional.
The PFCS must not have received this revolving…
The PFCS must not have received this revolving fund previously.
The PFCS must hold its Committee of Management…
The PFCS must hold its Committee of Management and Annual General Body meetings on schedule, as required under the OCS Act, Rules, and Bylaws.
Where the PFCS has leased a reservoir or…
Where the PFCS has leased a reservoir or pond, it must have paid the applicable government lease value.
The PFCS must be able to produce the…
The PFCS must be able to produce the previous year's audited balance sheet and profit-and-loss account, certified by an AGCS-empanelled CA firm/auditor.
Benefits Provided
"Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A single, non-recurring revolving fund payment of ₹2,00,000
A single, non-recurring revolving fund payment of ₹2,00,000.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport-size photograph of the PFCS Secretary
A passport-size photograph of the PFCS Secretary.
The society's registration certificate
The society's registration certificate.
A copy of the resolution passed at the…
A copy of the resolution passed at the PFCS's General Body meeting.
The audited balance sheet and profit-and-loss account for…
The audited balance sheet and profit-and-loss account for the preceding year.
Proof of lease-value payment, for reservoir-based, riverine, or…
Proof of lease-value payment, for reservoir-based, riverine, or marine PFCS.
Details of the joint bank passbook account (President…
Details of the joint bank passbook account (President and Secretary), with IFSC code.
Details of the joint savings account held with…
Details of the joint savings account held with the DFO, along with its account number and IFSC code.
Aadhaar copies of the PFCS President and Secretary
Aadhaar copies of the PFCS President and Secretary.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for "Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
The scheme is publicised through the Department's website, newspapers, and wall posters put up at District and Block Fisheries Offices across the state.
The interested PFCS should print out the prescribed…
The interested PFCS should print out the prescribed format of the application form.
Every mandatory field should be filled in, a…
Every mandatory field should be filled in, a passport-sized photograph affixed and signed across (if required), and self-attested copies of the necessary documents attached.
The completed and signed form, along with the…
The completed and signed form, along with the documents, should be submitted to the District Fisheries Officer of the concerned district.
A receipt or acknowledgment should be requested from…
A receipt or acknowledgment should be requested from the authority receiving the application, recording the date and time of submission and a unique identification number, where applicable.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.