Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste Subplan

DETAILS The “Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste Sub Plan” scheme was introduced by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote fish farming as a sustainable livelihood opportunity among individuals and groups belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 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. ELIGIBILITY The applicant must be an individual belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category and residing in the mountainous or plain areas of Uttarakhand. The applicant must be interested in, or currently engaged in, fish farming or fish production. The applicant (individual or group) must own or lease land and have a nearby water source within the state. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.