Lucknow. A new path of earning is going to open for the farmers of Uttar Pradesh. Now farmers will be able to increase their income by producing pearls in the pond along with traditional farming. For this, preparations are being made in Gorakhpur under the Pearl Promotion Scheme of the State Government. A budget of Rs 18 lakh has been set for the operation of the scheme in the district. Its objective is to connect farmers with the scientific technology of pearl production and create new employment opportunities in rural areas.
Budget of Rs 18 lakh in Gorakhpur
Rs 18 lakh has been earmarked for the scheme in Gorakhpur. At present the department is waiting to receive funds from the government. After the budget is available, the application process will be taken forward after deciding the target of beneficiaries. The Fisheries Department is preparing to increase awareness to connect more and more farmers with this scheme.
Farmers have been given training
In September 2026, 15 farmers of Gorakhpur division were given training to provide information about pearl production. During the program organized at Krishi Bhawan located in Chargawan, experts explained the scientific method of selecting oyster, implanting the nucleus in it and maintaining the pond.
You will be able to set up the unit as per your capacity
Under the scheme, farmers will be able to set up three types of production units. Of these, the estimated cost of a unit with a capacity of 2,000 shells has been kept at Rs 1.50 lakh, the cost of a unit with a capacity of 5,000 shells has been kept at Rs 3.50 lakh and the cost of a unit with a capacity of 15,000 shells has been kept at Rs 10 lakh. With this, farmers will be able to choose their option according to their resources and capacity of the pond.
Provision of Rs 3 crore for the entire state
In the financial year 2026-27, the Uttar Pradesh government has kept a total budget of Rs 3 crore for the Pearl Promotion Scheme. Under the scheme, the beneficiaries will be selected by a committee formed at the district level and applications will be taken online through the departmental portal. This initiative of the government will enable better use of underutilized water sources and farmers can get an additional source of income apart from farming.