Shrimp Farming Subsidy: Nowadays, apart from traditional farming, farmers are trying their luck in shrimp farming and they are also getting success in it. Shrimp farming has become a means of giving high profits in short time. In different parts of the country as well as in Gaya district of Bihar, the Fisheries Department is running special schemes to connect farmers and youth with modern techniques like shrimp farming.

The objective of this scheme is to create new employment opportunities in rural areas and increase the income of farmers. The government is also giving huge subsidy on shrimp farming. Due to which the burden of initial cost of this work is greatly reduced. Let us tell you in detail how much help will be provided in shrimp farming and how you will be able to apply for it.

How much subsidy is being received from the government on shrimp farming?

To promote shrimp farming, very good subsidies are being given according to different categories by the Fisheries Department of Bihar Government. Under the scheme, male applicants from general category are given a grant of up to 40% on the total cost of shrimp farming. There is a provision of huge subsidy of up to 60% for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and women applicants of all categories.

Apart from this, beneficiaries belonging to extremely backward classes also get financial assistance up to 60%. Special targets have been set under the scheme in Gaya district so that more and more farmers can take advantage of this exemption and start their shrimp units.

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Prawn farming is done in modern ponds and scientific methods, due to which the prawns grow in size in a short time and fetch a very high price in the market. The government is providing financial assistance for pond construction, purchase of seeds, fodder and necessary equipment for shrimp farming.

Due to this, the initial investment of farmers reduces significantly. The demand for prawns is very high in the country as well as abroad, due to which there is no problem in selling it. With proper care and support from government subsidies, farmers can earn a net profit of lakhs from shrimp farming in a single season.

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How to apply for subsidy?

If you want to take advantage of this government scheme of shrimp farming. So for this you will have to go to the official website of Fisheries Resources Department of Bihar Government, fisheries.bihar.gov.in. First of all register your individual farmer on the portal.

After this, select the Shrimp Farming Scheme from the list of schemes and fill all the information asked in the form. There should be no mistake, otherwise the form may be rejected. After this, scan and upload all your necessary documents and submit the form. If you want, you can also contact your district fisheries office directly for more information.

Which documents are required to apply for the scheme?

To avail the benefit of shrimp farming subsidy, the applicant must have some basic documents. First of all you should have permanent residence certificate of Bihar. Aadhar card, voter ID and active mobile number are necessary for identification. To get the subsidy amount in the bank account, a photocopy of the passbook or canceled check will be required.

If you are making a shrimp farming pond in your own land. So LPC or receipt of the land will have to be submitted. If your land has been taken on lease. So it is necessary to have a registered agreement paper of at least 9 to 10 years.

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