Facilities & Schemes
The Fisheries Department implements various facilities and government schemes to support the development of the fisheries sector and to improve the livelihoods of fishers and fish farmers across the country.
The major facilities and schemes provided by the Department include:
- Financial assistance and subsidies for fish farming, aquaculture, and fisheries-related activities.
- Infrastructure support such as development of fishing harbours, fish landing centers, hatcheries, ice plants, cold storage, and processing units.
- Welfare schemes for fishers, including insurance coverage, housing support, safety equipment, and livelihood assistance during fishing ban periods.
- Skill development, training, and capacity-building programs for adoption of scientific and sustainable fishing practices.
- Promotion of modern technologies, value addition, and post-harvest management to reduce losses and increase income.
- Support for cooperatives, self-help groups, and fisheries-based enterprises.
- Implementation of central and state government flagship schemes related to fisheries development.
Details of individual schemes, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and benefits are made available through this portal from time to time.
