Patna: The Bihar government has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting fisheries and saving the dwindling numbers of traditional indigenous fish. Under this scheme implemented for the financial year 2026-27, financial assistance will be provided to fish farmers, so that they can rear indigenous species in a scientific manner. The government believes that this will increase fish production, strengthen rural employment and also increase the income of farmers.
Special focus will be on conservation of local fishes
The numbers of many local fish species of Bihar have been continuously declining in the last few years. In view of this challenge, the government has decided to encourage conservation and commercial rearing of such species. Under the scheme, activities like minor carp, cat fish, air-breathing fishes, shrimp and pearl production will be promoted. This will not only conserve biodiversity but will also increase the production of species with good demand in the market.
Beneficiaries will get up to 60 percent grant
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will be provided a grant up to 60 percent of the fixed project cost. With this assistance, the financial burden of starting or expanding fish farming will be significantly reduced and more people will be motivated to join this business.
This scheme will be implemented in entire Bihar
The state government has decided to implement this scheme in all the 38 districts of Bihar. Apart from private ponds, the benefit of the scheme can also be availed in government or private reservoirs taken on lease. The government will also work towards providing quality fish seed prepared with modern hatchery technology, so that production can be improved.
Online application facility
Those wishing to avail the benefits of the scheme will have to apply online only. The last date for application has been fixed as August 31. A family or an individual will get subsidy on only one component under the scheme. The benefit of this scheme can be availed for minimum 0.25 acre and maximum 1 acre water area.
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