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Looking to upgrade your fish transportation? The Haryana government's Intensive Fisheries Development Programme has a special offer for fish farmers. Under the "Subsidy on Commercial Four-Wheeler Vehicles" component, you can get financial help to buy a vehicle that helps you grow your fisheries business.

What Is This Scheme?

This is a part of the larger Intensive Fisheries Development Programme by the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana. Its main goal is to make the fisheries supply chain stronger by helping fish farmers get the right vehicles for transporting their produce. You can get a subsidy, which is a part of the cost, on buying a four-wheeler vehicle specifically for your fisheries work.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is designed for active fish farmers in Haryana. If you are a permanent resident of Haryana, have your Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), and are 18 years or older, you could be eligible. This is a great opportunity to invest in your business and improve how you operate.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Having the right transport is crucial for fish farmers. It ensures that your catch reaches the market fresh and on time, which directly impacts your income. By providing a subsidy on four-wheeler vehicles, the government is supporting the growth of the fisheries sector in Haryana, making it more efficient and profitable for local farmers.

Objective

This scheme by the Haryana Fisheries Department helps fish farmers boost their business by offering a subsidy on purchasing commercial four-wheeler vehicles for fisheries-related transport needs.

Benefits

Under this scheme:

Pond clusters, comprising a minimum of 10 ponds at one location, are created for individuals belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The scheme provides 60% of the total cost as a grant for pond construction and the first-year investment, including expenses on fish hatcheries and feed. A minimum of 10 ponds will be constructed in each village.
Individual beneficiaries are eligible to receive a grant for a maximum of 500 cubic meters, up to ₹3,00,000/-. For societies, groups, mahasanghs, federations, or mangal dals belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, a grant of ₹5,10,000/- is provided, which constitutes 60% of the total project cost of ₹8,50,000/- for the construction of a 1-hectare pond in the plains.
Ponds of sizes ranging from 0.05 to 0.50 hectares will be constructed in the plains under this scheme.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 247)

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
You need to have a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Government and semi-government employees are not eligible to apply.

How To Apply

To apply for this scheme, you need to follow these steps:

Obtain the necessary application forms and guidelines from the relevant office of the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana.
Fill out the application form accurately with all required details.
Submit the completed application form along with all the mandatory documents to the designated authority within the Fisheries Department.
Ensure all submitted documents are self-attested and meet the specified criteria.
For specific application centers or online portals, please refer to the official notifications from the Fisheries Department. The official website for more details is fisheries.Haryana.gov.in.

Documents Required

Agreement Letter-1 (Agreement between the fisheries farmer and the department)
Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate, Class 10th Certificate, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, or Driver's License)
Identity Proof (Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID Card)
Fisheries training certificate from any government institution
GST bill/receipt/voucher and insurance of the purchased vehicle
Photograph of the purchased vehicle
Applicant/Driver's Driving License

FAQ’s

What is the maximum cost of a vehicle that can be considered for this subsidy?

The scheme considers vehicles with an actual cost of up to ₹9,00,000/- for subsidy calculation.

Besides being a Haryana resident, what else is needed to apply?

You need to have a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) and be at least 18 years old to be eligible for this scheme.

What proof of age is accepted?

You can provide your Birth Certificate, Class 10th Certificate, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, or Driver's License as proof of your date of birth.

Can a person already working for the government get this subsidy?

No, individuals employed by the government or semi-government organizations are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

What kind of training certificate is required?

You need to submit a fisheries training certificate issued by any recognized government institute.

What are the key documents needed to submit with my application?

You must provide identity proof, proof of age, your fisheries training certificate, the GST invoice for the vehicle, its insurance, a photo of the vehicle, and your driving license.

How much subsidy can I expect to receive?

The subsidy is 25% of the vehicle's actual cost, with a maximum limit of ₹2,25,000 or 25% of the cost, whichever is lower.

Is it mandatory to show a GST-paid invoice for the vehicle?

Yes, submitting a GST-paid invoice for the purchased vehicle is a compulsory requirement for the application.

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