The "Rearing Pond Construction Scheme" by the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Cooperation, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote fish farming by providing finan...
SC/ST beneficiaries receive up to 80% of the total cost (maximum ₹4,00,000/-).
Other categories receive up to 70% (maximum ₹3,50,000/-).
Pond Construction Support: Assistance for constructing one-acre rearing ponds using machinery.
***Mode of Disbursement:***
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
***Installments:***
First installment: ₹1,00,000 after one to two feet of excavation.
Second installment: ₹2,00,000 after three feet of excavation.
Remaining funds after full excavation and dressing verification.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a fisherman.
The applicant whose proposed land is near their residence, consisting of one, two, or three plots of "don" land.
The applicant should be engaged in fish farming or have constructed a fish seed hatchery with a departmental subsidy.
The land proposed for pond construction must be undisputed. At least 130 decimals of land are required for a 100 decimal water area. For larger ponds, the ratio of water area to total land should be at least 1:1.3.
The proposed land must not be mortgaged against any bank loan.
The applicant must have valid possession of the proposed land and provide the necessary documentation.
The applicant should be financially capable of contributing their share of the pond construction costs.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Notification & Advertisement:**
- Applications are invited through newspaper advertisements and single-window systems.
**Application Submission:**
- Applicants submit their proposals with necessary land documents and proof of experience in fish farming to District Fisheries Officers.
**Selection Process:**
- District councils shortlist candidates based on eligibility and land verification.
**Approval & Funding:**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Rearing Pond Construction Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a fisherman.
1. The applicant whose proposed land is near their residence, consisting of one, two, or three plots of "don" land.
1. The applicant should be engaged in fish farming or have constructed a fish seed hatchery with a departmental subsidy.
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What are the benefits of Rearing Pond Construction Scheme?
***Financial Assistance:***
- SC/ST beneficiaries receive up to 80% of the total cost (maximum ₹4,00,000/-).
- Other categories receive up to 70% (maximum ₹3,50,000/-).
- Pond Construction Support: Assistance for constructing one-acre rearing ponds using machinery.
***Mode of Disbursemen...
How to apply online for Rearing Pond Construction Scheme?
**Offline**
**Notification & Advertisement:**
- Applications are invited through newspaper advertisements and single-window systems.
**Application Submission:**
- Applicants submit their proposals with necessary land documents and proof of experience in fish farming to District...