What is Odisha Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme 2023-2024
Bio-floc based farming aims to promote sustainable intensification of the freshwater fish and brackish water shrimp farming for boosting productivity and generating high income in a limited area. The new Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme in Odisha state has the following objectives:-
- To promote high-yielding intensive fish farming in small area using Bio-floc technology.
- To encourage farmers, entrepreneurs and unemployed youth in to income generation through small-scale Bio-floc farming system.
Unit Cost & Pattern of Assistance
The following tank model / models shall be executed by the beneficiary:-
| Model | Unit Cost | Subsidy Pattern for General Category (40%) (in Rs.) | Subsidy Pattern for SC, ST, Women, PWD/Tensgender Category (60%) (in Rs.) |
| 1st Type | 2 lakh | 80,000 | 1,20,000 |
| 2nd Type | 4 lakh | 1,60,000 | 2,40,000 |
| 3rd Type | 6 lakh | 2,40,000 | 3,60,000 |
Eligibility / Beneficiary Selection in Odisha Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme
- Farmers interested to take up grow-out tanks, nursery and seed tanks; fish and shrimp hatchery operators; private entrepreneurs; unemployed youth are eligible to avail the assistance under this scheme. Priority will be given to unemployed educated youth since Bio-floc farming involves advanced technology, and the beneficiary has to undergo specialized training on bio-floc systems, before operation of the unit.
- The eligible brackish water shrimp farms/ nursery and seed tanks/ hatchery beneficiaries must have concerned license from Coastal Aquaculture Authority.
- The support will be in the form of back-ended assistance for installation of Bio-floc system inside a shed with brick masonry tanks, water supply, drain and aeration units and input assistance for doing culture in the tank.
- The assistance under the special package will be available to the above categories of beneficiaries with a minimum of 2 tanks (30 cubic meter) and a maximum of 6 tanks (90 cubic meter).
- If a beneficiary has availed subsidy earlier for installation of Bio-floc unit under different schemes of Government of India and State Government, for less than 6 nos. of tanks, he/ she shall also be eligible to avail further subsidy under this scheme. However in such cases, the subsidy shall be limited to a maximum of 6 tanks which will include the installation of tanks earlier.
- While availing subsidy, beneficiary family will be considered instead of individual member of family. One beneficiary family should not be provided with multiple benefits under one particular scheme. A family will not be eligible for subsidy under the same scheme if any of its members has got subsidy during last 3 years.
- The concept of family members is not applicable in case of WSHG member covered under WSHG biofloc scheme and shall not cause any bar for having individual unit beyond biofloc for WSHG.
Odisha Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme Application Form PDF
The scheme shall be advertised through the Departmental website, newspapers and wall posters in the District and Block Fisheries Offices across the State. The Director of Fisheries shall undertake wide publicity of the scheme. Interested farmers (Grow-Out Tanks, Nursery and Seed Tanks); fish and shrimp hatchery operators; private entrepreneurs; unemployed youth shall apply in the prescribed application format which can be downloaded through the point no. 10 at link - https://fardodisha.gov.in/fisheries-schemes as shown here.
The Odisha Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme Application Form PDF (page number 12 in PDF) will open.
The filled in application forms along with following documents should be submitted to the respective District Fisheries Officers through hardcopy or through email. The applications can also submitted online to Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha, Cuttack through email: director.odifish.inland@gmail.com.
List of Documents Attached with Odisha Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme Registration Form
- Identification Proof (Aadhaar Card)
- Land Document (Photocopy)
- If Bank loan, Consent Letter from Bank.
- Bank Account No. with IFS Code for DBT (Photocopy)
For more details on scheme, visit the official website at https://fard.odisha.gov.in/