Fisheries Department

Blue Revolution and State Schemes

Buy/Build/Start

The following are the various State & Central Govt Schemes implemented by Department of Fisheries for the benefit of people of Tamil Nadu. These schemes can be availed by anyone from Tamil Nadu to start a business, renovate ponds/water bodies, and buy various boats for off sea and Deep Sea Fishing etc. The Govt of Tamil Nadu will provide the necessary support to enterprising beneficiaries who can avail these schemes and prosper in all walks of Life.

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Marine

1. Buy A Boat (Only for Traditional/Artisanal Fisherman)

Procurement of FRP Boats up to 10m OAL as a replacement for traditional/ wooden boats including nets.

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 4.00 lakh/boat

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Only Traditional/Artisanal fishermen are eligible for the benefit under this component.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.
(iii) State Govts shall ensure suitable disposal of the old fishing boats(against which new one is replaced).

2. Buy Deep sea vessel

Assistance for Deep Sea Fishing Vessel size (18-24 m OAL) for Traditional Fishermen and their Societies in Coastal States/ UTs

Unit Cost: Actual Cost, with a ceiling of Rs. 80 lakh; 50% subsidy, subject to a maximum of Rs.40 lakh per fishing vessel

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for procuring Deep Sea Boat.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.

3. Buy Tuna Liner cum Gill Netter Fishing Vessel

Unit Cost: Actual Cost, subject to maximum of Rs. 60 lakh per Fishing Vessel

Funding Pattern

Shares	Category
State Gvt. Shares	50%
Beneficiary Shares	50%

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for procuring Tuna liner cum Gill Netter.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.

4. Buy Deep Sea Fishing Vessel - Palk Bay trawl fishing diversification

Unit Cost:Actual Cost, subject to maximum of Rs. 80 lakh per Fishing Vessel

Funding Pattern

Shares	Category
State Gvt. Shares	50%
Beneficiary Shares	50%

(i) The applicant in the region surrounding Palk Bay shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for procuring Deep sea Fishing Vessel.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.

5. Motorization Of Traditional Boat

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 1.20 lakh/craft (Including fishing gear and propeller)

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(iv) Beneficiary fisher should own the traditional craft & possess a valid registration certificate under the ReALCraft (uniform registration certificate) and valid fishing license.
(v) IBM/OBM (2-stroke and 4- stroke) of capacity up to 10 HP is allowed.
Central assistance shall also be provided for replacement of engine (IBM/ OBM) of more than 5 years old.
(vi) This assistance shall be provided to beneficiaries only once in 5 years.
(vii) The concerned States shall procure and supply the IBMs/ OBMs by adopting necessary procurement procedure and codal formalities.

6. Buy Safety Equipments for Boat

Unit Cost: Rs.2.00 lakh per kit

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Safety kit shall consist of GPS, communication equipment, echo-sounder, lifejackets, lifebuoys, Distress Alert Transmitter(DAT), life-saving appliances (VHF radiotelephones), fish finder, backup battery, search & rescue beacon etc.
(ii) Concerned States/ UTs are required to assess specific and essential requirement of items mentioned in (i) above for a particular fishing vessel, including the cost estimate in the proposal.
(iii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.

7. Buy Insulated Fish & Ice Holding Boxes(Only for Traditional/Artisanal Fisherman)

Procurement of Insulated Fish & Ice Holding Boxes.

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 25,000

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Only Traditional/Artisanal fishermen are eligible for the benefit under this component.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.
(iii) Financial assistance shall be limited to a maximum of 2 insulated fish and ice holding boxes of 500kg to 1000 kgs capacity respectively for each FRP boat.
(iv) State Govts shall ensure suitable disposal of the old fishing boats(against which new one is replaced).

8. Buy Subsidised High Speed Diesel (HSD)/Kerosene for Boat

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 25,000 /boat

Funding Pattern

Shares	Category
State Gvt. Shares	26%
Beneficiary Shares	80%

(i)Beneficiary should possess valid Fuel Pass book, ownership Certificate of fishing vessel of less than 20m OAL, Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, Fishing License and Biometric ID fishers ID card.
(ii)Beneficiary would receive State sales tax exempted High Speed Diesel & Kerosene from Specific outlets across the state.

S.No	Type	Diesel Alloted for Boat		Kerosene allotted Per Boat
S.No	Type	Per Year	Per Month	Per Year	Per Month
1	Mechanized Fishing Boat	18000 Litres	1800 Litres *	-	-
2	Traditional Boat (Diesel engine)	4000 Litres	300-350 Litres	-	-
3	Traditional Boat (Kerosene engine)	-	-	3600 Litres~	300 Litres

* 1 year = 10 months for Mechanized Fishing Boat, as Subsidy is not offered and the Fuel Outlet is shut down for 2 months during fishing ban. For Traditional Boats, Subsidy is offered round the year (12 months)

9. Start Open Sea Cage Culture

Unit Cost: Rs. 5 lakh per cage having minimum diameter of 6 meters and depth of 4 meters in case of each circular cage and 96 cubic meter volume (6 m x 4 m x 4 m) in case of each rectangular cage.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/ UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of cages in the sea.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for 4 batteries of 5 cages each (20 cages) at a particular location.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(iv) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical knowhow to avail of the assistance.

9. Start Open Sea Cage Culture

Unit Cost: Rs. 5 lakh per cage having minimum diameter of 6 meters and depth of 4 meters in case of each circular cage and 96 cubic meter volume (6 m x 4 m x 4 m) in case of each rectangular cage.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/ UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of cages in the sea.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for 4 batteries of 5 cages each (20 cages) at a particular location.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(iv) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical knowhow to avail of the assistance.

10. Start Sea weed Farming

Unit Cost: Rs.1000 per raft (3 m x 3 m size).

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/ UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of cages in the sea.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for 4 batteries of 5 cages each (20 cages) at a particular location.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(iv) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical knowhow to avail of the assistance.

11. Start Bivalve Farming

Unit Cost: Rs.15,000 per bamboo rack (5 m x 5 m size)

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of racks.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for a battery of up to a maximum of 40 racks at suitable sites/ locations.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(vi) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical knowhow to avail of the assistance.
(iv) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Govt/ UT Administration with clear recommendation.

12. Start Pearl Farming

Unit Cost: As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 25 lakh per project.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of pearl culture rafts.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for one project each group at suitable sites/ locations.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis
(iv) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical know how to avail of the assistance.
(v) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Govt/UT Administration with clear recommendation.

1. Buy A Boat (Only for Traditional/Artisanal Fisherman)

Procurement of FRP Boats up to 10m OAL as a replacement for traditional/ wooden boats including nets.

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 4.00 lakh/boat

Funding Pattern

(i) Only Traditional/Artisanal fishermen are eligible for the benefit under this component.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.
(iii) State Govts shall ensure suitable disposal of the old fishing boats(against which new one is replaced).

2. Buy Tuna Liner cum Gill Netter Fishing Vessel

Unit Cost: Actual Cost, subject to maximum of Rs. 60 lakh per Fishing Vessel

Funding Pattern

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for procuring Tuna liner cum Gill Netter.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.

3. Buy Deep Sea Fishing Vessel - Palk Bay trawl fishing diversification

Unit Cost:Actual Cost, subject to maximum of Rs. 80 lakh per Fishing Vessel

Funding Pattern

(i) The applicant in the region surrounding Palk Bay shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for procuring Deep sea Fishing Vessel.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.

4. Motorization Of Traditional Boat

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 1.20 lakh/craft (Including fishing gear and propeller)

Funding Pattern

(iv) Beneficiary fisher should own the traditional craft & possess a valid registration certificate under the ReALCraft (uniform registration certificate) and valid fishing license.
(v) IBM/OBM (2-stroke and 4- stroke) of capacity up to 10 HP is allowed.
Central assistance shall also be provided for replacement of engine (IBM/ OBM) of more than 5 years old.
(vi) This assistance shall be provided to beneficiaries only once in 5 years.
(vii) The concerned States shall procure and supply the IBMs/ OBMs by adopting necessary procurement procedure and codal formalities.

5. Buy Safety Equipments for Boat

Unit Cost: Rs.2.00 lakh per kit

Funding Pattern

(i) Safety kit shall consist of GPS, communication equipment, echo-sounder, lifejackets, lifebuoys, Distress Alert Transmitter(DAT), life-saving appliances (VHF radiotelephones), fish finder, backup battery, search & rescue beacon etc.
(ii) Concerned States/ UTs are required to assess specific and essential requirement of items mentioned in (i) above for a particular fishing vessel, including the cost estimate in the proposal.
(iii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.

6. Buy Insulated Fish & Ice Holding Boxes (Only for Traditional/Artisanal Fisherman)

Procurement of Insulated Fish & Ice Holding Boxes.

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 25,000 /boat

Funding Pattern

(i) Only Traditional/Artisanal fishermen are eligible for the benefit under this component.
(ii) Beneficiary should possess valid (a) Ownership Certificate, (b) Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, (c) Fishing License and (d) Biometric ID fishers ID card.
(iii) Financial assistance shall be limited to a maximum of 2 insulated fish and ice holding boxes of 500kg to 1000 kgs capacity respectively for each FRP boat.
(iv) State Govts shall ensure suitable disposal of the old fishing boats(against which new one is replaced).

7. Buy Subsidised High Speed Diesel (HSD)/Kerosene for Boat

Funding Pattern

(i)Beneficiary should possess valid Fuel Pass book, ownership Certificate of fishing vessel of less than 20m OAL, Registration Certificate under the ReALCraft, Fishing License and Biometric ID fishers ID card.
(ii)Beneficiary would receive State sales tax exempted High Speed Diesel & Kerosene from Specific outlets across the state.

S.No	Type	Diesel Alloted for Boat		Kerosene allotted Per Boat
S.No	Type	Per Year	Per Month	Per Year	Per Month
1	Mechanized Fishing Boat	18000 Litres	1800 Litres *	-	-
2	Traditional Boat (Diesel engine)	4000 Litres	300-350 Litres	-	-
3	Traditional Boat (Kerosene engine)	-	-	3600 Litres~	300 Litres

8. Start Open Sea Cage Culture

Unit Cost: Rs. 5 lakh per cage having minimum diameter of 6 meters and depth of 4 meters in case of each circular cage and 96 cubic meter volume (6 m x 4 m x 4 m) in case of each rectangular cage.

Funding Pattern

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/ UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of cages in the sea.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for 4 batteries of 5 cages each (20 cages) at a particular location.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(iv) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical knowhow to avail of the assistance.

9. Start Sea weed Farming

Unit Cost: Rs.1000 per raft (3 m x 3 m size).

Funding Pattern

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/ UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of cages in the sea.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for 4 batteries of 5 cages each (20 cages) at a particular location.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(iv) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical knowhow to avail of the assistance.

10. Start Bivalve Farming

Unit Cost: Rs.15,000 per bamboo rack (5 m x 5 m size)

Funding Pattern

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of racks.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for a battery of up to a maximum of 40 racks at suitable sites/ locations.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(vi) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical knowhow to avail of the assistance.
(iv) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Govt/ UT Administration with clear recommendation.

11. Start Pearl Farming

Unit Cost: As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 25 lakh per project.

Funding Pattern

(i) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of pearl culture rafts.
(ii) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Companies of Private Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for central assistance for one project each group at suitable sites/ locations.
(iii) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis
(iv) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary permissions and technical know how to avail of the assistance.
(v) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Govt/UT Administration with clear recommendation.

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Inland

1. Buy Boats & Gear - Inland Fisheries

(boats of appropriate sizes including fishing nets, fish & ice holding boxes etc.).

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1.00 lakh per unit.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries should provide documentary evidence of availability valid fishing license issued by the competent authority.
(ii) The project proposals of individual beneficiary (consolidated), cooperatives/ collectives shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) Beneficiaries shall also produce the documentary evidence of availability of fishing rights/ permissions in the reservoirs/tanks etc. from the competent authorities.
(iv) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc. financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(v) The fishing craft/boats may also be shared by a group of fishers/ collectives.
(vi) Beneficiaries shall be abide by the fishing regulations (if any) on use of size & type of boat/ craft and nets etc.
(vii) Central assistance shall also be provided for replacement existing boats of more than 5 years old.

2. Build New Fish Pond/Tank

(including construction of sluice gates, civil works for water supply and aeration appliances, feed storing shed etc.)

Unit Cost:As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 7.0 lakh per ha.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

Low cost RAS: 5 x 5 x 4 m cement tanks (100 m3 each), minimum production capacity of 2 tonnes fish per tank

Medium RAS: minimum 8 tanks; minimum size of each tank 7.65 x 7.65 x 1.5 m (90 m3 each); minimum production capacity of 5 tonnes fish per tank

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The constructed ponds shall have a minimum water depth of 1.5m.
(iii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of pond sizes and with a ceiling of 20 ha. for group/collectives. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State /UT Government with proper recommendations.

3. Renovate Existing Ponds/Tanks

Unit Cost:Rs. 3.5 lakh per ha

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(repair and strengthening of bunds, repair of electrical and water supply works and other accessories/ equipment, de-siltation, repair/ installation of sluice gates, site clearing, dewatering etc., Renovation of MNERGA Ponds And Tanks, New Water Bodies created under various State Govt/Central programme including wetland development department etc., Rejuvenation of Urban/ Semi- Urban/ Rural Lakes/Tanks for Fish Culture )

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence on ownership of the existing ponds/ tanks, financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions (if any required) etc. in the DPR.
(ii) Renovation/repair/de-silting of existing ponds/ tanks, other related civil works etc. may be considered for funding only after 5 years on one time basis.
(iii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of pond sizes and with a ceiling of 20 ha. for group/collectives.
(iv) The project proposals (except for central Govt organizations/ instates) shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.

4. Buy Fish/Prawn Seed, Feed, Manure for New and Existing Ponds/Tanks

(including construction of sluice gates, civil works for water supply and aeration appliances, feed storing shed etc.)

Unit Cost: Finfish Culture: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1.50 lakh/ha

Unit Cost: Freshwater prawn/trout culture: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 2.50 lakh/ha

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(unit cost includes cost of fish/ prawn seed, feed, manure, disease prevention measures, transportation charges etc.) (one time grant)

(i) This input cost shall be provided for the beneficiaries who already own a pond/tanks/waterbodies
(ii) Beneficiaries shall be provided central assistance for input costs for the initial crop only in the newly constructed/ renovated ponds/ tanks.
(iii) Central assistance for input cost shall be released only after the ponds/ tanks are ready for culture.

5. Build Fish Seed Hatcheries

for Indian Major Carps and other specific cultivable fin fish.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(unit cost includes cost of fish/ prawn seed, feed, manure, disease prevention measures, transportation charges etc.) (one time grant)

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. with full technical details including bio-security measures in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The project proposals from individual beneficiaries, cooperatives/ collectives shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) Proposals from Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc may be submitted directly to NFDB.
(iv) Fish hatchery shall have a minimum capacity of 10 million fry/ year with minimum area of 2 ha.
(v) Fish hatchery shall include brooder pond, nursery ponds, rearing tanks, small laboratory, water & electric supply, required infrastructure facilities etc.
(vi) The fish hatchery should be managed by the required qualified technical staff.
(vii) Beneficiary organisations shall ensure supply of seed produced from the central assisted hatcheries to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(viii) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the hatcheries shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(ix) NFDB shall also directly set up & manage the hatcheries with commercial approach at suitable location.

6. Build Raceway/Permanent farming Unit - Aquaculture

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh per unit of minimum volume of 50 m3

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 4 units for individual farmer/ beneficiary, 10 units for fisher cooperatives/ federations and Entrepreneurs. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State /UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc financial assistance and farming units shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

7. Build Earthen Units Cold Water Fish Culture

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh/ unit of minimum volume of 100 m3

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(unit cost includes cost of fish/ prawn seed, feed, manure, disease prevention measures, transportation charges etc.) (one time grant)

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum 4 units of fish culture for individual farmer/ beneficiary, 40 units for fisher cooperatives/ federations and Entrepreneurs. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/corporations/agencies etc financial assistance and fish culture units shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

8. Build Fish Seed Rearing Units - Inland Fisheries

for Indian Major Carps and other specific cultivable fin fish.

Unit Cost: As per actual subject to a ceiling of Rs. 6.00 lakh/ha

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall also produce the documentary evidence on availability of fishing rights/permissions from the competent authorities to fish and develop required facilities in around the reservoirs/tanks etc.
(iii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of fish rearing units and their sizes. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iv) For Central and State Government organizations / federations/ corporations/ agencies etc financial assistance for quantum of hectarage of fish rearing units shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(v) The fish rearing units should be planned, designed, constructed and managed under the supervision of qualified technical experts.

9. Build landing Centres, Net mending Shed - Inland Fisheries

(landing & berthing platforms, auctioning platform/ hall, net mending shed etc. )

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 4.00 lakh per landing center.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. with full technical details of the landing centre in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., financial assistance shall be decided on

10. Development of Waterlogged Areas

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs 5.00 lakh/hectare.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 5 ha for individual beneficiary, 5 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of pond sizes. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc. financial assistance for quantum of hectarage shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

11. Development of Reservoirs

Unit Cost: As per actual, with a celling of Rs. 2 crore per project.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(the proposal shall include the need based activities from the broad activities as below: pre-culture preparation, strengthening of bunds, de-silting, de- weeding etc., hatcheries, fish rearing units, fish stocking, cage culture, feed mills, boats & nets, landing centers, cold storages, ice plants, fish transport facilities etc.)

(i) This component will be implemented by NFDB with commercial approach.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details etc.
(iii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions & fishing rights etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iv) The DPRs shall also contain details of anticipated direct & indirect employment generation, enhancement of fish production and productivity, improvement of economic status of locals, specific time lines for the implementation of the project etc.
(v) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB.
(vi) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vii) The central funds will be provided as back-ended subsidy.

12. Buy Cage/Pens with inputs for Reservoirs/Open Water Bodies

(inputs include : cost of fish seed, feed, manure, disease prevention measures, transportation charges, etc.)

Unit Cost: Rs. 3.00 lakhs per cage including installation and inputs for first crop)

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) This component will be implemented by NFDB with commercial approach.
(ii) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB.
(iii) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/ UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of cages in reservoirs and other water bodies.
(iv) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for back ended subsidy for a maximum of 4 batteries of 6 cages each (24 cages) at a particular location.
(v) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., the number of cages & quantum of financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vi) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(vii) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary clearances, permissions etc. to avail of the assistance.

13. Stock Fish Fingerlings in Beels / Wetland

Stocking of IMC Fingerlings In Wetlands (Beels, Chaurs, etc.) @ 2000 nos. per hectare.

Unit Cost:As per actual with a ceiling of Rs.2.50 Fingerling.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite wetland/ (beels, jeels, chaurs etc.) free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc. financial assistance for quantum of hectarage shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned applicant.

1. Buy Boats & Gear - Inland Fisheries

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1.00 lakh per unit.

Funding Pattern

(boats of appropriate sizes including fishing nets, fish & ice holding boxes etc.).

(i) Beneficiaries should provide documentary evidence of availability valid fishing license issued by the competent authority.
(ii) The project proposals of individual beneficiary (consolidated), cooperatives/ collectives shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) Beneficiaries shall also produce the documentary evidence of availability of fishing rights/ permissions in the reservoirs/tanks etc. from the competent authorities.
(iv) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc. financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(v) The fishing craft/boats may also be shared by a group of fishers/ collectives.
(vi) Beneficiaries shall be abide by the fishing regulations (if any) on use of size & type of boat/ craft and nets etc.
(vii) Central assistance shall also be provided for replacement existing boats of more than 5 years old.

2. Build New Fish Pond/Tank

(including construction of sluice gates, civil works for water supply and aeration appliances, feed storing shed etc.)

Unit Cost:As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 7.0 lakh per ha

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The constructed ponds shall have a minimum water depth of 1.5m.
(iii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of pond sizes and with a ceiling of 20 ha. for group/collectives. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State /UT Government with proper recommendations.

3. Renovate Existing Ponds/Tanks

Unit Cost:Rs. 3.5 lakh per ha

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence on ownership of the existing ponds/ tanks, financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions (if any required) etc. in the DPR.
(ii) Renovation/repair/de-silting of existing ponds/ tanks, other related civil works etc. may be considered for funding only after 5 years on one time basis.
(iii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of pond sizes and with a ceiling of 20 ha. for group/collectives.
(iv) The project proposals (except for central Govt organizations/ instates) shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.

4. Buy Fish/Prawn Seed, Feed, Manure for New and Existing Ponds/Tanks

Unit Cost: Finfish Culture: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1.50 lakh/ha

Unit Cost: Freshwater prawn/trout culture: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 2.50 lakh/ha

Funding Pattern

(unit cost includes cost of fish/ prawn seed, feed, manure, disease prevention measures, transportation charges etc.) (one time grant)

(i) This input cost shall be provided for the beneficiaries who already own a pond/tanks/waterbodies
(ii) Beneficiaries shall be provided central assistance for input costs for the initial crop only in the newly constructed/ renovated ponds/ tanks.
(iii) Central assistance for input cost shall be released only after the ponds/ tanks are ready for culture.

5. Build Fish Seed Hatcheries

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 25.00 lakh per hatcheries of 2 ha area.

For Indian Major Carps and other specific cultivable fin fish.

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. with full technical details including bio-security measures in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The project proposals from individual beneficiaries, cooperatives/ collectives shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) Proposals from Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc may be submitted directly to NFDB.
(iv) Fish hatchery shall have a minimum capacity of 10 million fry/ year with minimum area of 2 ha.
(v) Fish hatchery shall include brooder pond, nursery ponds, rearing tanks, small laboratory, water & electric supply, required infrastructure facilities etc.
(vi) The fish hatchery should be managed by the required qualified technical staff.
(vii) Beneficiary organisations shall ensure supply of seed produced from the central assisted hatcheries to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(viii) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the hatcheries shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(ix) NFDB shall also directly set up & manage the hatcheries with commercial approach at suitable location.

6. Build Raceway/Permanent farming Unit - Aquaculture

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh per unit of minimum volume of 50 m3

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 4 units for individual farmer/ beneficiary, 10 units for fisher cooperatives/ federations and Entrepreneurs. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State /UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc financial assistance and farming units shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

7. Build Earthen Units Cold Water Fish Culture

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh/ unit of minimum volume of 100 m3

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum 4 units of fish culture for individual farmer/ beneficiary, 40 units for fisher cooperatives/ federations and Entrepreneurs. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/corporations/agencies etc financial assistance and fish culture units shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

8. Build Fish Seed Rearing Units - Inland Fisheries

for Indian Major Carps and other specific cultivable fin fish.

Unit Cost: As per actual subject to a ceiling of Rs. 6.00 lakh/ha

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall also produce the documentary evidence on availability of fishing rights/permissions from the competent authorities to fish and develop required facilities in around the reservoirs/tanks etc.
(iii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of fish rearing units and their sizes. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iv) For Central and State Government organizations / federations/ corporations/ agencies etc financial assistance for quantum of hectarage of fish rearing units shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(v) The fish rearing units should be planned, designed, constructed and managed under the supervision of qualified technical experts.

9. Build landing Centres, Net mending Shed - Inland Fisheries

(landing & berthing platforms, auctioning platform/ hall, net mending shed etc. )

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 4.00 lakh per landing center.

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. with full technical details of the landing centre in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., financial assistance shall be decided on

10. Development of Waterlogged Areas

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs 5.00 lakh/hectare.

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 5 ha for individual beneficiary, 5 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives subject to viability of pond sizes. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc. financial assistance for quantum of hectarage shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

11. Development of Reservoirs

Unit Cost: As per actual, with a celling of Rs. 2 crore per project.

Funding Pattern

(i) This component will be implemented by NFDB with commercial approach.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details etc.
(iii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions & fishing rights etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iv) The DPRs shall also contain details of anticipated direct & indirect employment generation, enhancement of fish production and productivity, improvement of economic status of locals, specific time lines for the implementation of the project etc.
(v) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB.
(vi) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vii) The central funds will be provided as back-ended subsidy.

12. Buy Cage/Pens with inputs for Reservoirs/Open Water Bodies

(inputs include : cost of fish seed, feed, manure, disease prevention measures, transportation charges, etc.)

Unit Cost: Rs. 3.00 lakhs per cage including installation and inputs for first crop)

Funding Pattern

(i) This component will be implemented by NFDB with commercial approach.
(ii) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB.
(iii) The applicant shall obtain necessary prior permissions from the concerned State/ UT Government and other Competent Authorities for installation of cages in reservoirs and other water bodies.
(iv) Fishermen Cooperative Societies, SC/ ST Cooperative Societies, Women Self Help Groups, Registered Entrepreneurs etc. shall be eligible for back ended subsidy for a maximum of 4 batteries of 6 cages each (24 cages) at a particular location.
(v) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., the number of cages & quantum of financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vi) The unit cost includes capital, operational and maintenance costs on one time basis.
(vii) The applicants shall be required to submit self contained project proposals together with documentary evidence of necessary clearances, permissions etc. to avail of the assistance.

13. Stock Fish Fingerlings in Beels / Wetland

Stocking of IMC Fingerlings In Wetlands (Beels, Chaurs, etc.) @ 2000 nos. per hectare.

Unit Cost:As per actual with a ceiling of Rs.2.50 Fingerling.

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite wetland/ (beels, jeels, chaurs etc.) free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Central financial assistance shall be restricted to a maximum area of 2 ha for individual beneficiary, 2 ha x number of members for cooperatives/ collectives. The project proposals in this category shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc. financial assistance for quantum of hectarage shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned applicant.

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Marine/ Inland

1. Build Freshwater/ Brackish water Prawn Hatcheries

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50 lakh per unit with a minimum capacity of 5 million post larvae per year.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. with full technical details including bio-security measures in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Fisher cooperatives/ collectives shall be eligible for central financial assistance and should route their proposals through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) Proposals from Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc may be submitted directly to NFDB.
(iv) Beneficiary should have the requisite technical expertise and trained manpower for construction, operation and management of the hatchery.
(v) The hatchery shall include brooder pond, PL rearing tanks, small laboratory, water & electric supply, bio-security arrangements and required infrastructure facilities etc.
(vi) Beneficiaries organizations shall ensure supply of seed produced from the central funded hatcheries to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(vii) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the hatcheries shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(viii) NFDB shall also directly set up & manage the hatcheries with commercial approach at suitable location.

2. Build Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

Unit Cost: Low Cost RAS - As per actual cost with a ceiling of Rs. 15.00 lakh per unit

Unit Cost: Medium Size RAS - As per actual, with a ceiling of Rs. 50.00 lakh per unit of minimum 8 tanks. The unit of Medium Size RAS includes about Rs. 31 lakh capital cost and Rs. 19 lakh as operational cost. The central assistance is also provided against the operational cost as one time.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

Low cost RAS: 5 x 5 x 4 m cement tanks (100 m3 each), minimum production capacity of 2 tonnes fish per tank

Medium RAS: minimum 8 tanks; minimum size of each tank 7.65 x 7.65 x 1.5 m (90 m3 each); minimum production capacity of 5 tonnes fish per tank

(i) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details etc.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iii) DPRs shall also contain details of anticipated direct & indirect employment generation to local populations, enhancement of fish production, specific time lines for the implementation of the project etc.
(iv) Project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB. The central assistance to these beneficiaries will be provided as back-ended subsidy.
(v) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., quantum of financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vi) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the RAS shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(vii) NFDB shall also set up manage the RAS with commercial approach at suitable location.
(viii) Infrastructure created should have essential requirements for RAS including water treatment units.

1. Build Freshwater/ Brackish water Prawn Hatcheries

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50 lakh per unit with a minimum capacity of 5 million post larvae per year.

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. with full technical details including bio-security measures in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Fisher cooperatives/ collectives shall be eligible for central financial assistance and should route their proposals through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(iii) Proposals from Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc may be submitted directly to NFDB.
(iv) Beneficiary should have the requisite technical expertise and trained manpower for construction, operation and management of the hatchery.
(v) The hatchery shall include brooder pond, PL rearing tanks, small laboratory, water & electric supply, bio-security arrangements and required infrastructure facilities etc.
(vi) Beneficiaries organizations shall ensure supply of seed produced from the central funded hatcheries to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(vii) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the hatcheries shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(viii) NFDB shall also directly set up & manage the hatcheries with commercial approach at suitable location.

2. Build Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

Unit Cost: Low Cost RAS - As per actual cost with a ceiling of Rs. 15.00 lakh per unit

Unit Cost: Medium Size RAS - As per actual, with a ceiling of Rs. 50.00 lakh per unit of minimum 8 tanks. The unit of Medium Size RAS includes about Rs. 31 lakh capital cost and Rs. 19 lakh as operational cost. The central assistance is also provided against the operational cost as one time.

Funding Pattern

Low cost RAS: 5 x 5 x 4 m cement tanks (100 m3 each), minimum production capacity of 2 tonnes fish per tank

Medium RAS: minimum 8 tanks; minimum size of each tank 7.65 x 7.65 x 1.5 m (90 m3 each); minimum production capacity of 5 tonnes fish per tank

(i) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details etc.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iii) DPRs shall also contain details of anticipated direct & indirect employment generation to local populations, enhancement of fish production, specific time lines for the implementation of the project etc.
(iv) Project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB. The central assistance to these beneficiaries will be provided as back-ended subsidy.
(v) For Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., quantum of financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vi) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the RAS shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(vii) NFDB shall also set up manage the RAS with commercial approach at suitable location.
(viii) Infrastructure created should have essential requirements for RAS including water treatment units.

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Sales/Marketing

1. Buy Auto rickshaw/Motorcycle/Bicycle with Ice box

Unit Cost: Auto rickshaw - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh per unit

Unit Cost: Motorcycle - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs.0.60 lakh per unit.

Unit Cost: Bicycle - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 3000/- per unit.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Maintenance & operational costs of the fish transport vehicles shall be met by the beneficiaries at their own cost.
(ii) Government of India shall not be responsible for any losses incurred on procurement, operation, maintenance and management of the fish transport facilities.
(iii) Beneficiaries should ensure that fish transport facilities are maintained in operational condition.
(iv) Beneficiaries shall be abide by rules/regulations, if any imposed by the concerned State/UT as well as Central Government on maintenance & operation of the fish transport facilities.
(v) Beneficiaries shall ensure that the fish transport vehicles/facilities procured under the scheme will be used only for transport of fish and fisheries related items and not for any other purposes.
(vi) In case, it is found at any point of time that the fish transport vehicles procured under the scheme are used for other than the fisheries purposes, the Government of India will recover the entire central assistance with interest from the beneficiaries.
(vii) Beneficiaries will display permanently to the effect that the fish transport vehicle is procured with financial assistance from the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.

2. Micro Credit for Fisherwoman - Joint Liability Group by TAFCOFED

For Opening up Fresh Fish or Dry Fish Stalls, Fishing sales in Baskets

Unit Cost:Rs 15,000/- per head for group of 5 fisherwoman

Funding Pattern

Shares	Category
State Gvt. Shares	100%

Low cost RAS: 5 x 5 x 4 m cement tanks (100 m3 each), minimum production capacity of 2 tonnes fish per tank

Medium RAS: minimum 8 tanks; minimum size of each tank 7.65 x 7.65 x 1.5 m (90 m3 each); minimum production capacity of 5 tonnes fish per tank

(i)The 5 fisherwoman to open a joint account with TAFCOFED Project Officers.
(ii) The fisherwoman gets Rs 15,000 /- for a Lock in period of 1 year and can open up Fresh Fish or Dry Fish Stalls, Sell Fish in Baskets.
(iii) Weekly once, the fisherwoman to pay back Rs 350/- per head for a period of 52 weeks to Project Officer.
(iv) After 1 year, the fisherwoman can renew the scheme.

3. Build a Retail Fish Shop/Kiosk

Kiosk along with one fish storage/ display cabin, one visi cooler, weighing machine, facilities/ utensils for fish cutting cleaning facilities

Unit Cost: Rs.100 lakh for a fish market of 10 unit retail outlets, Rs.200 lakh for a fish market of 20 unit retail outlets & Rs.500 lakh for a fish market of 50 unit retail outlets

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land (wherever required) free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions(wherever required) etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Cost estimate for construction of fish retail outlet/kiosk shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area, and cost estimate for mobile outlet shall be based on prevailing market rates.
(iii) The post-construction operational and maintenance costs of the fish retail outlet/kiosk/ mobile fish retail outlet shall be borne by the beneficiaries.
(iv) The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (i) to (iii) above.
(v) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.
(vi) Fish retail outlet/kiosk shall be of a minimum floor area of 100 Sq.ft (static).
(vii) Priority shall be given to SCs / STs/ women / unemployed youth.

4. Build a Retail Fish Market

Unit Cost: Auto rickshaw - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh per unit

Unit Cost: Motorcycle - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs.0.60 lakh per unit.

Unit Cost: Bicycle - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 3000/- per unit.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

Modern hygienic fish market with a minimum of 10 retail outlets, 20 retail outlets, and 50 retail outlets units with common cold storage facility, waste collection & disposal units, fish cleaning and dressing space, auctioning platforms water and power supply facilities etc.

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The beneficiaries shall complete the planning, designing of the market facilities and cost estimates etc. through professionals in the subject.
(iii) Cost estimates shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area and prevailing market rates.
(iv) The post-construction operational and maintenance costs of the infrastructure facility shall be borne by the beneficiaries.
(v) The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (i) to (iv) above.
(vi) The beneficiaries shall confirm that all operational and maintenance costs of the modernized plant/infrastructure facility shall be borne by them.
(vi) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.
(vii) NFDB shall take up development and management of fish markets on commercial approach at feasible locations.

5. Open TNFDC/TAFCOFED - Fish Stall Franchise

Category	Shares
State Gvt. Shares	26%
Beneficiary Shares	80%

(i)Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of Van or requisite land (wherever required) free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions(wherever required) etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii)Beneficiary should deposit Rs 1 Lakh at the TNFDC or TAFCOFED Head Office in Nandanam, Chennai.
(iii)Raw materials (FISH & Sea food) will be provided by TNFDC or TAFCOFED after taking 15% commission on the Inventory purchase.

1. Buy Auto rickshaw/Motorcycle/Bicycle with Ice box

Funding Pattern

Unit Cost: Auto rickshaw - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh per unit

Unit Cost: Motorcycle - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs.0.60 lakh per unit.

Unit Cost: Bicycle - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 3000/- per unit.

(i) Maintenance & operational costs of the fish transport vehicles shall be met by the beneficiaries at their own cost.
(ii) Government of India shall not be responsible for any losses incurred on procurement, operation, maintenance and management of the fish transport facilities.
(iii) Beneficiaries should ensure that fish transport facilities are maintained in operational condition.
(iv) Beneficiaries shall be abide by rules/regulations, if any imposed by the concerned State/UT as well as Central Government on maintenance & operation of the fish transport facilities.
(v) Beneficiaries shall ensure that the fish transport vehicles/facilities procured under the scheme will be used only for transport of fish and fisheries related items and not for any other purposes.
(vi) In case, it is found at any point of time that the fish transport vehicles procured under the scheme are used for other than the fisheries purposes, the Government of India will recover the entire central assistance with interest from the beneficiaries.
(vii) Beneficiaries will display permanently to the effect that the fish transport vehicle is procured with financial assistance from the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.

2. Micro Credit for Fisherwoman - Joint Liability Group by TAFCOFED

Unit Cost:Rs 15,000/- per head for group of 5 fisherwoman

For Opening up Fresh Fish or Dry Fish Stalls, Fishing sales in Baskets

Funding Pattern

(i)The 5 fisherwoman to open a joint account with TAFCOFED Project Officers.
(ii) The fisherwoman gets Rs 15,000 /- for a Lock in period of 1 year and can open up Fresh Fish or Dry Fish Stalls, Sell Fish in Baskets.
(iii) Weekly once, the fisherwoman to pay back Rs 350/- per head for a period of 52 weeks to Project Officer.
(iv) After 1 year, the fisherwoman can renew the scheme.

3. Build a Retail Fish Shop/Kiosk

Kiosk along with one fish storage/ display cabin, one visi cooler, weighing machine, facilities/ utensils for fish cutting cleaning facilities

Unit Cost:As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakh per unit.

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land (wherever required) free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions(wherever required) etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Cost estimate for construction of fish retail outlet/kiosk shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area, and cost estimate for mobile outlet shall be based on prevailing market rates.
(iii) The post-construction operational and maintenance costs of the fish retail outlet/kiosk/ mobile fish retail outlet shall be borne by the beneficiaries.
(iv) The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (i) to (iii) above.
(v) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.
(vi) Fish retail outlet/kiosk shall be of a minimum floor area of 100 Sq.ft (static).
(vii) Priority shall be given to SCs / STs/ women / unemployed youth.

4. Build a Retail Fish Market

Unit Cost: Rs.100 lakh for a fish market of 10 unit retail outlets, Rs.200 lakh for a fish market of 20 unit retail outlets & Rs.500 lakh for a fish market of 50 unit retail outlets

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) The beneficiaries shall complete the planning, designing of the market facilities and cost estimates etc. through professionals in the subject.
(iii) Cost estimates shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area and prevailing market rates.
(iv) The post-construction operational and maintenance costs of the infrastructure facility shall be borne by the beneficiaries.
(v) The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (i) to (iv) above.
(vi) The beneficiaries shall confirm that all operational and maintenance costs of the modernized plant/infrastructure facility shall be borne by them.
(vi) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.
(vii) NFDB shall take up development and management of fish markets on commercial approach at feasible locations.

5. Open TNFDC/TAFCOFED - Fish Stall Franchise

For TNFDC: Meengal Stall Franchise
(i) Interested Individuals/Entrepreneurs should submit the filled in application at the below address
TAMIL NADU FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department,
No.571, 4th Floor, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai – 600 035.
Ph. No: 044-24364901
(ii) Filled in application along with ID Proof, Address Proof, Aadhaar Details, Bank Statement and Photo of the Individual will be scrutinized by the Committee nominated by the Managing Director, TNFDC Ltd.
(iii) The space / shop (not less than 150 Sq Ft.) identified by the individual will be inspected for its viability as regards to the Water Supply, Drainage, ambience etc. For mobile outlet the vehicle should be similar to that of one being used by TNFDC Ltd.
(iv) Based on the provisional appointment order given, the Franchise has to deposit Rs.50,000/- as refundable Security Deposit with TNFDC which does not bear any interest.
(v) The Daily fish Stock will be supplied to the Franchise Outlet by TNFDC by TNFDC owned transportation vehicle.
The Franchisee has to receive the daily Stock and make spot payment after deducting 20% on the Sales Value of the Stock Received.
Ice in crushed form will be supplied in the ratio of 1:1 by TNFDC Ltd. In addition to the sale of the fish, the Franchisee also has to sell value-added fishery products supplied by TNFDC on commission basis @ 20%.

(i) Interested Individuals/Entrepreneurs should submit the filled in application at TAMIL NADU FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED, Head Office in Nandanam, Chennai.
(ii) Download the How to Apply PDF and follow the instructions.
Link: https://www.fisheries.tn.gov.in/DownloadForm For any queries, write to tnfdcho@gmail.com

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Feed/Transportation

1. Build Fish feed Mills/Plants

(capacity 1 to 5 quintals/day)

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakh per Unit

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details of the plant etc.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iii) Beneficiaries organizations shall ensure supply of fish feed produced from the central funded feed mill plants to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(iv) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the feed mills shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(v) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ entrepreneurs shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(vi) The Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., shall submit the proposals directly to DADF and the financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vii) NFDB shall also directly set up the feed mill plants with commercial approach at suitable location.

2. Build Formulated Fish Pellet Feed Plant

(of a minimum capacity of 10 ton/day or more)

Unit Cost: As per actual, with a ceiling of Rs. 2 Crore/Unit

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) This component will be implemented by NFDB with commercial approach.
(ii) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB. The central assistance to these agencies will be provided as back-ended subsidy.
(iii) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details of the plant etc.
(iv) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(v) Beneficiaries organisations shall ensure supply of fish feed produced from the central funded feed mill plants to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(vi) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the feed mills shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(vii) The Central and State G o v e r n m e n t organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., shall submit the proposals directly to NFDB and the financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

3. Build Ice Plant or Cold Storage, Ice plant cum Cold Storage

aa Unit Cost:Rs.2.50 lakh per ton

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Cost estimates shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area and prevailing market rates.
(iii) The beneficiaries shall certify that all operational and maintenance costs of the infrastructure facilities shall be borne by them in future.
(iv) The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (i) to (ii) above.
(v) The proposal shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.

4. Renovation/Modernization of existing Ice Plant or Cold Storage

bbb Unit Cost:Rs.2.50 lakh per tonne

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) The broad items for renovation/modernization of the existing plants shall include civil works of the existing building, replacement of plants & machineries, electrification & water supply & sanitation works etc., with a view to enhance the efficacy of the existing plant.
(ii) The beneficiaries should have the ownership of the existing infrastructure plant/facilities.
(iii) Renovation/modernization of existing & operational plants of minimum 10 years old only may be considered for funding on one time basis.
(iv) The beneficiaries should clearly indicate the source of balance funding for the project.
(v) Cost estimates shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area and prevailing market rates.
(vi) The beneficiaries shall confirm that all operational and maintenance costs of the modernized plant/infrastructure facility shall be borne by them.
The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (ii) to (vi) above.
(viii) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.

5. Buy Refrigerated Truck/Container

Unit Cost: aaRefrigerated Truck 10 ton - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 25 lakh per truck.

Unit Cost: Insulated Truck 10 ton - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 20 lakh per truck.

Unit Cost: Insulated Truck 6 ton - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 15 lakh per truck.

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

(i) Maintenance & operational costs of the fish transport vehicles shall be met by the beneficiaries at their own cost.
((ii) Government of India shall not be responsible for any losses incurred on procurement, operation, maintenance and management of the fish transport facilities.
(iii) Beneficiaries should ensure that fish transport facilities are maintained in operational condition.
(iv) Beneficiaries shall be abide by rules/regulations, if any imposed by the concerned State/UT as well as Central Government on maintenance & operation of the fish transport facilities.
(v) Beneficiaries shall ensure that the fish transport vehicles/facilities procured under the scheme will be used only for transport of fish and fisheries related items and not for any other purposes.
(vi) In case, it is found at any point of time that the fish transport vehicles procured under the scheme are used for other than the fisheries purposes, the Government of India will recover the entire central assistance with interest from the beneficiaries.
(vii) Beneficiaries will display permanently to the effect that the fish transport vehicle is procured with financial assistance from the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.

6. Develop Integrated Cold Chain Storage/Transport system

Unit Cost: As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 500 lakh per project

Funding Pattern

Shares	General Category	SC/ ST Women & their Co-Operatives
Central Gvt. Shares	24%	36%
State Gvt. Shares	16%	24%
Beneficiary Shares	60%	40%

Integrated Cold chain Development covering the activities from fry to frying pan such as Pre-processing, and processing of fish, fish transportation (Insulated And Refrigerated Vehicles), Retail Outlets, Mobile Fish Markets, Kiosks, etc.

(i) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions (wherever required) etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iii) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the integrated cold chain infrastructure facilities shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(iv) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/entrepreneurs shall be routed through the concerned State /UT Government with proper recommendations.
(v) The Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., shall submit the proposals directly to NFDB and the financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vi) NFDB shall set up and manage the integrated cold chain infrastructure facilities with commercial approach at suitable location.

1. Build Fish feed Mills/Plants

(capacity 1 to 5 quintals/day)

Unit Cost: As per actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakh per Unit

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details of the plant etc.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iii) Beneficiaries organizations shall ensure supply of fish feed produced from the central funded feed mill plants to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(iv) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the feed mills shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(v) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ entrepreneurs shall be routed through the concerned State/ UT Government with proper recommendations.
(vi) The Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., shall submit the proposals directly to DADF and the financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vii) NFDB shall also directly set up the feed mill plants with commercial approach at suitable location.

2. Build Formulated Fish Pellet Feed Plant

(of a minimum capacity of 10 ton/day or more)

Unit Cost: As per actual, with a ceiling of Rs. 2 Crore/Unit

Funding Pattern

(i) This component will be implemented by NFDB with commercial approach.
(ii) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/ omnibus/ entrepreneurs shall be submitted to NFDB. The central assistance to these agencies will be provided as back-ended subsidy.
(iii) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details of the plant etc.
(iv) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(v) Beneficiaries organisations shall ensure supply of fish feed produced from the central funded feed mill plants to farmers at affordable/ reasonable price.
(vi) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the feed mills shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(vii) The Central and State G o v e r n m e n t organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., shall submit the proposals directly to NFDB and the financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.

3. Build Ice Plant or Cold Storage, Ice plant cum Cold Storage

Unit Cost: Rs.2.50 lakh per tonne, with a ceiling of Rs.100 lakh per Plant

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances and financial resources along with necessary clearances/ permissions etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(ii) Cost estimates shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area and prevailing market rates.
(iii) The beneficiaries shall certify that all operational and maintenance costs of the infrastructure facilities shall be borne by them in future.
(iv) The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (i) to (ii) above.
(v) The proposal shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.

4. Renovation/Modernization of existing Ice Plant or Cold Storage

Unit Cost: Rs 1.50 lakh per tonne, with a ceiling of Rs 60 lakh per Plant

Funding Pattern

(i) The broad items for renovation/modernization of the existing plants shall include civil works of the existing building, replacement of plants & machineries, electrification & water supply & sanitation works etc., with a view to enhance the efficacy of the existing plant.
(ii) The beneficiaries should have the ownership of the existing infrastructure plant/facilities.
(iii) Renovation/modernization of existing & operational plants of minimum 10 years old only may be considered for funding on one time basis.
(iv) The beneficiaries should clearly indicate the source of balance funding for the project.
(v) Cost estimates shall be based on the latest SoRs admissible in the project area and prevailing market rates.
(vi) The beneficiaries shall confirm that all operational and maintenance costs of the modernized plant/infrastructure facility shall be borne by them.
The beneficiaries shall submit self contained proposals together with documentary evidences in respect of (ii) to (vi) above.
(viii) The proposals shall be routed through the concerned State Governments/ UTs with clear recommendation.

5. Buy Refrigerated Truck/Container

Funding Pattern

Unit Cost: Refrigerated Truck 10 ton - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 25 lakh per truck.

Unit Cost: Insulated Truck 10 ton - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 20 lakh per truck.

Unit Cost: Insulated Truck 6 ton - As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 15 lakh per truck.

(i) Maintenance & operational costs of the fish transport vehicles shall be met by the beneficiaries at their own cost.
((ii) Government of India shall not be responsible for any losses incurred on procurement, operation, maintenance and management of the fish transport facilities.
(iii) Beneficiaries should ensure that fish transport facilities are maintained in operational condition.
(iv) Beneficiaries shall be abide by rules/regulations, if any imposed by the concerned State/UT as well as Central Government on maintenance & operation of the fish transport facilities.
(v) Beneficiaries shall ensure that the fish transport vehicles/facilities procured under the scheme will be used only for transport of fish and fisheries related items and not for any other purposes.
(vi) In case, it is found at any point of time that the fish transport vehicles procured under the scheme are used for other than the fisheries purposes, the Government of India will recover the entire central assistance with interest from the beneficiaries.
(vii) Beneficiaries will display permanently to the effect that the fish transport vehicle is procured with financial assistance from the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.

6. Develop Integrated Cold Chain Storage/Transport system

Unit Cost: As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 500 lakh per project

Funding Pattern

(i) Beneficiaries shall submit self contained Detailed Project Report (DPR) with full justification & technical details.
(ii) Beneficiaries shall provide documentary evidence of availability of requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/ permissions (wherever required) etc. in the DPR. No funds shall be provided for the land.
(iii) Post construction operation, management and maintenance of the integrated cold chain infrastructure facilities shall be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.
(iv) The project proposals of cooperatives/ collectives/entrepreneurs shall be routed through the concerned State /UT Government with proper recommendations.
(v) The Central and State Government organizations/ federations/ corporations/ agencies etc., shall submit the proposals directly to NFDB and the financial assistance shall be decided on case to case basis in consultation with the concerned.
(vi) NFDB shall set up and manage the integrated cold chain infrastructure facilities with commercial approach at suitable location.

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1. Buy A Boat (Only for Traditional/Artisanal Fisherman)

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 4.00 lakh/boat

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2. Buy Deep sea vessel

Unit Cost: Actual Cost, with a ceiling of Rs. 80 lakh; 50% subsidy, subject to a maximum of Rs.40 lakh per fishing vessel

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3. Buy Tuna Liner cum Gill Netter Fishing Vessel

Unit Cost: Actual Cost, subject to maximum of Rs. 60 lakh per Fishing Vessel

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4. Buy Deep Sea Fishing Vessel - Palk Bay trawl fishing diversification

Unit Cost:Actual Cost, subject to maximum of Rs. 80 lakh per Fishing Vessel

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5. Motorization Of Traditional Boat

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 1.20 lakh/craft (Including fishing gear and propeller)

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6. Buy Safety Equipments for Boat

Unit Cost: Rs.2.00 lakh per kit

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7. Buy Insulated Fish & Ice Holding Boxes(Only for Traditional/Artisanal Fisherman)

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 25,000

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8. Buy Subsidised High Speed Diesel (HSD)/Kerosene for Boat

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 25,000 /boat

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9. Start Open Sea Cage Culture

Unit Cost: Rs. 5 lakh per cage having minimum diameter of 6 meters and depth of 4 meters in case of each circular cage and 96 cubic meter volume (6 m x 4 m x 4 m) in case of each rectangular cage.

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9. Start Open Sea Cage Culture

Unit Cost: Rs. 5 lakh per cage having minimum diameter of 6 meters and depth of 4 meters in case of each circular cage and 96 cubic meter volume (6 m x 4 m x 4 m) in case of each rectangular cage.

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10. Start Sea weed Farming

Unit Cost: Rs.1000 per raft (3 m x 3 m size).

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11. Start Bivalve Farming

Unit Cost: Rs.15,000 per bamboo rack (5 m x 5 m size)

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12. Start Pearl Farming

Unit Cost: As per actual with a ceiling of Rs. 25 lakh per project.

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1. Buy A Boat (Only for Traditional/Artisanal Fisherman)

Unit Cost: Upto Rs 4.00 lakh/boat

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