FERTS
What this is
The Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India aims to promote sustainable fishing practices and improve fish production. Through this scheme, financial and technical assistance are provided to fish farmers and others in the fisheries sector.
In detail
The "Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme" by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India aims to promote sustainable fishing practices and enhance fish production through scientific research, extension, and skill development. Under this scheme, financial and technical assistance are provided to fish farmers, fishery extension workers, and others in the fisheries sector.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a registered fish farmer, fishery extension worker, or related entity in the fisheries sector.
- The applicant should have prior experience or relevant qualifications in the fisheries field.
- The applicant should be from a region identified under the scheme by the Department of Fisheries.
- Preference will be given to applicants from rural and underdeveloped areas.
- The applicant should have a valid bank account for fund disbursement.
What you get
Training and Workshops:
- Fish Seed Producers: 3-day training with a subsidy of ₹225.50 per participant (excluding travel/accommodation).
- Fish Farmers/Stakeholders: Workshops with a subsidy of ₹1500.50 per participant (covering expenses and travel up to ₹600).
Fish Production and Research:
- ₹2,00,000/- for producing 5 tons of Pangasius fish.
- Support for research on new fish species and maintenance of labs/museums.
Fish Seed Distribution:
- Subsidies for seed procurement of various fish species (e.g., Amur Carp, Tilapia).
Incentives:
- Up to ₹30,000 for exemplary farmers, with awards in the form of equipment (e.g., aerators, oxygen cylinders).
Identity Cards:
- Issuance of identity cards for 1,050 fishermen.
Public Awareness:
- ₹100 per day for Birsa Fish Farmers during workshops.
Cage Fish Culture Support:
- Financial assistance for information collection and technical support.
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Provenance
| schemeName | Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | True | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |