Fisheries has been a key sector for employment in Uttarakhand. State Government has launched various schemes for the betterment of fishermen. Department of Fisheries is the concerned department for the Fisheries Scheme. The schemes and their features are enlisted below:
S. No. | Name of Scheme | Benefits |
1 | Development of Reservoirs, Fisheries Development in Natural Water Resources | In selected reservoirs, fish seed will be accumulated with the help of local people |
2 | Strengthening of Fisheries Department | Construction of Residential and Non Residential Complexes for Department |
3 | Retrieval of Scheduled Castes | 70% Subsidy to SC Fishermen on investment in fisheries sector |
4 | Retrieval of Scheduled Tribes (TSP area) | Training and Skill Development of Scheduled Tribe People and also 70% Subsidy on investment in fisheries |
5 | Construction of Ideal Fish Lakes in Hilly Areas | 50% Subsidy to fishermen on Construction of Fish lakes of minimum area 200 Sq. M. and |
6 | Construction of Fish Lakes in Hilly Areas | 50% Subsidy to fishermen for Construction of Fish lakes of minimum area 50 Sq. M. in empty hilly areas. |
7 | Fishermen Development Agency | Subsidy of 20% per hectare on Construction and Development of Existing Fish lakes in plain region |
8 | Cold Water Fisheries Development | 20% subsidy on Construction of Running Water Fish Culture Lakes |
9 | National Fishermen Welfare Scheme | Insurance, Assistance for Home and Social Welfare of Fishermen. |
10 | Fish Training and Publicity | Construction of Training Centre to promote fisheries |
11 | Strengthening of Database and Information System | Collection of data to make a proper data base. |
12 | Establishment of State Level Laboratory | Increase in quality of fishes and Diagnosis of Fish Diseases |
13 | Integrated Fisheries Development | Development of fisheries with the help of Social/Society House Group |
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Hello Sir ,
Please Visit Government Fish Farming website : https://fisheriesuk.org/schemes.aspx
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