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The Fish Marketing Scheme in Jharkhand offers financial aid through subsidies for fisheries cooperative societies and members Read More... to buy transport vans for fish and set up aquarium shops. Read less
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The Government of Jharkhand, through its Fisheries Division, is helping fish traders and societies boost their business with the Fish Marketing Scheme. This initiative aims to make fish transportation and sale easier and more profitable.
What Is This Scheme?
The Fish Marketing Scheme is designed to provide a helping hand to those involved in the fish business. It offers financial support in the form of subsidies. This money can be used to buy vehicles specifically for transporting fish, making sure it reaches markets fresh. It also helps in setting up shops where you can sell ornamental fish, complete with all the necessary equipment.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
This scheme is primarily for individuals and groups actively participating in the fisheries sector. If you are part of a registered fisheries cooperative society, you can apply. It's also for people who are directly involved in selling fish or transporting fish seeds. If you're looking to set up an aquarium shop, you need to have received training in raising ornamental fish. Special preference is given to women who have undergone training in fisheries, and top priority goes to persons with disabilities trained in ornamental fish farming.
Why This Scheme Is Important
By providing subsidies for transport vans, the scheme helps ensure that fish can be moved efficiently from where it's caught to where it's sold, reducing spoilage and increasing reach. The support for aquarium shops encourages diversification and entrepreneurship in the sector. Ultimately, this scheme aims to strengthen the fish marketing infrastructure, create more income opportunities, and support the livelihoods of fish farmers and traders in Jharkhand.
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Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a member of a registered fisheries cooperative society.
- Your work should involve fish marketing or transporting fish seeds.
- You need to contribute your share towards the cost of the vehicle or equipment.
- To set up an aquarium shop, you must have completed training in ornamental fish farming.
- Priority will be given to women who have completed fishery research and training.
- Persons with disabilities (PwD) who are trained in ornamental fish farming will be given the highest priority.
How To Apply
- Visit your nearest District Fisheries Office to get the application form and details.
- Fill out the application form carefully and attach all the required documents.
- Submit the completed application form along with the documents at the District Fisheries Office.
Documents Required
- Proof that you are a member of a Fisheries Cooperative Society.
- Your Training Certificate, especially if applying for aquarium shop setup.
- A quotation for the vehicle or equipment you plan to buy.
- Details of your Bank Account.
- A Disability Certificate, if you are a person with a disability.
- A Business Plan for Fish Marketing, if you are applying for the transport van.
FAQ’s
Who can apply for this scheme?
To be eligible, you need to be a member of a registered fisheries cooperative society and involved in fish marketing or seed transport. If you are applying for an aquarium shop, you must have completed training in ornamental fish farming.
What is the maximum subsidy I can get for a transport van?
You can receive a subsidy of 60% of the van's cost, up to a maximum of ₹3,60,000/-, whichever is less.
Is this subsidy available for individual applicants wanting a transport van?
No, the subsidy for the four-wheeler transport van is specifically for fisheries cooperative societies or their members, not for individual applicants outside of these groups.
How much subsidy can I get for setting up an aquarium shop?
You can receive a subsidy of up to ₹1,00,000/- for setting up an aquarium shop, which covers the cost of the necessary equipment.
How do I submit my application for the scheme?
You can apply by submitting your application form along with all the necessary documents at your local District Fisheries Office.
How will I receive the subsidy money?
The subsidy will be transferred directly into your bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after the purchase has been verified.
Are there any special provisions for women?
Yes, priority is given to women who have completed training programs in ornamental fish farming or other fishery research and training initiatives.
Can I apply for both the transport van and the aquarium shop subsidies?
No, a single beneficiary is only allowed to receive benefits under one component of the scheme. You cannot apply for both.
How long do I have to pay my share of the cost after selection?
Once you are selected for the scheme, you must deposit your contribution within one month.
What if I don't pay my contribution on time?
If you fail to deposit your required contribution within the given one-month period, your selection for the scheme may be cancelled.
Is training mandatory for the aquarium shop subsidy?
Yes, it is mandatory for applicants seeking subsidy for an aquarium shop to have completed training in ornamental fish farming.
Will I have to pay for anything other than the subsidy amount?
Yes, beneficiaries will be responsible for costs like registration, insurance for the vehicle, and any expenses that go beyond the subsidy limit.
Where can I find more information or the official website?
For more details, you can visit the official website at www.jharkhandfisheries.org or contact your local District Fisheries Office.
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