Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 (PTI) To provide employment to people during the pandemic period, the Odisha government has launched a new scheme for promoting intensive aquaculture through Biofloc technology in fisheries, a minister said.
Government of Odisha has launched Bioflow Tech Fish Farming Scheme to promote intensive aquaculture in fisheries sector. The scheme will provide livelihood support to entrepreneurs, unemployed youth and aspiring progressive fish farmers. The new scheme will boost fish production in the state and help youth who are facing unemployment amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic. Candidates can now download the Biofloc Technology based Fisheries Scheme application form online at fardodisha.gov.in. Interested farmers (grow-out tanks, nurseries and seed tanks), fish and shrimp hatchery operators, private entrepreneurs, unemployed youth can apply.
Details Of Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme
| Name | Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme |
| Launched by | Odisha Government |
| Beneficiaries | Fishermen |
| Benefit | Benefits for fishermen of the state |
| Official site | http://www.fardodisha.gov.in/ |
Key Info
i.The unit cost to install a Biofloc unit of 2 tanks is Rs 1.50 lakh, while a Biofloc unit of 6 tanks costs about Rs 4 lakh.
ii.Besides providing all technical know-how to implement the project, it also provides a subsidy of 40% to General & 60% subsidy to SC & ST women beneficiaries for this scheme.
Note– Subsidy support is only for infrastructure costs and does not include any operational costs.
Bio-flow based farming system for intensive shrimp and fisheries is a new technique for promoting intensive fish / shrimp production in a limited area. This will not significantly increase the use of basic natural resources of water and land. People with small land holdings (as small as 150-200 square meters) and who either have municipal pipe water supply or well water supply, can set up this business with small investment.
Eligibility Criteria for Bio-Floc Technology Fish Farming Scheme in Odisha
Only those applicants who fulfill the above eligibility criteria can apply for Odisha Bio-Floc Technology Fisheries Scheme: –
- Aspiring freshwater fish and saltwater shrimp farmers (growing tanks, nurseries and seed tanks); Fish and shrimp hatchery operators; Private entrepreneurs are eligible to receive financial assistance under this State Plan Scheme.
- Preference will be given to unemployed educated youth.
- Since bio-focus farming involves advance technology, the beneficiary has to undergo special training on bio-focus before the unit can operate.
- The support will be in the form of back-ended support for the installation of bio-floc system inside a shed with PVC / tarpaulin tanks, water supply, drainage and aeration units.
- Eligible saltwater shrimp farms / nurseries and seed tanks / hatchery beneficiaries should have a license from the Coastal Aquaculture Authority.
Assistance for the above categories of beneficiaries will be available with a minimum of 2 tanks and a maximum of 6 tanks.
Documents required to apply for Biofloco Tech Fisheries Scheme
Here is the complete list of documents required to apply for Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme in Odisha: –
- Aadhaar Card as Identity Card.
- Photocopy of land document.
- If the bank loan is already taken, then a letter of consent from the bank.
- Bank account number with A / C IFS code for DBT (photocopy)
- Self declared
Odisha Biofloco Tech Fisheries Scheme 2020 Application
State government. Odisha has launched a new scheme named “Promoting intensive aquaculture through the introduction of bio-floc technology during the year 2020-21”. This scheme will promote high yielding intensive fish farming in small area using Biofloc Technology. This biofloc tech fish farming scheme will encourage farmers, entrepreneurs and unemployed youth to generate income through small scale bio-flow farming system. Below is the process to download Odisha Biofloco Tech Fisheries Scheme 2020 application form in PDF format through online mode: –
- Visit the official website of Odisha Fisheries and Animal Resource Development Department http://www.fardodisha.gov.in/.
- Now, scroll to the “Schemes” tab in the main menu and then click on the “Fisheries Schemes” link or click on this link directly – http://fardodisha.gov.in/?q=node/17 % 27% 3b
- Afterward click on the “View” link under the plan overview, in front of the plan name in the section “Promoting intensive aquaculture through introduction of bio-floc technology during the year 2020-21″
- All information in PDF file here you can download – Odisha Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme PDF
- Application form is present At the 6th page of this PDF file, the Odisha Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme 2020
- Now fill the application form like name of applicant, farm/ hatchery name, address, CAA License no. for brackish water farm / shrimp hatchery, mobile no, age, educational qualification, whether employed or unemployed, aadhaar card, bank details etc.
The application forms filled in the application form along with the following documents should be submitted to the concerned District Fisheries Officer through hard copy or email. Application forms can also be submitted online to the Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha, Cuttack via email: [email protected].
Unit Cost / Subsidy for Bio-Floc Technology for Shrimp and Fish Farming
| Unit cost for Bio-floc Technology for Shrimp and Fish Farming | Total Cost |
| 2 Tanks as one unit | Rs. 1.5 lakh |
| 4 tanks as one unit | Rs. 3 lakh |
| 6 tanks as one unit | Rs. 4 lakh |
In this scheme, financial assistance will be given at 40% for general category and 60% subsidy for SC / ST and women beneficiary through DBT mode. The scheme will promote new technology in the state, provide livelihood support to 540 unemployed youth / fish farmers and increase the productivity of 300 kg / tank in BFT. For more detailed guidelines on Odisha Biofloc Fisheries Scheme – click here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Biofloc Technology Scheme for Shrimp and Fisheries: –
Q. What is Biofloc Tech Fisheries Scheme
This scheme will promote high yielding intensive fish farming in small area using bio-flow
Technology. The new scheme will encourage farmers, entrepreneurs and unemployed youth to generate income through small-scale bio-flow farming system.
Q. What are the documents required to apply for Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme
Identity proof (Aadhaar card), land document (photocopy), if bank loan – letter of consent from bank, IFS code for DBT (photocopy) with bank A / C number
Q.Where to submit the filled application form
Application forms should be submitted to the concerned District Fisheries Officer through hard copy or email. Applications can also be submitted online to the Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha, Cuttack via email: [email protected]
Q. Who can apply for bio-floc technology fish farming scheme
Interested farmers (grow-out tanks, nursery and seed tanks), fish and shrimp hatchery operators, private entrepreneurs, unemployed youth can apply for this scheme
Q.How can we download Biofloc Tech Fish Farming Scheme Application Form
First go to the website fardodisha.gov.in, click on the link “Fisheries Scheme” in the main menu, then in the new window, click on the “Overview – View” link in front of the scheme name “Promotion of Intensive Aquaculture bye Bye Introduction to -Floc Technology during the year 2020-21 ”.
Q. What is the subsidy amount for bio-flow tech scheme
The cost of the unit for setting up a bio-floc unit of 2 tanks is Rs. 50 lakhs, for 4 tanks is Rs. 3 lakhs and 6 tanks for Rs. 4 lakhs with 40% subsidy assistance to general and 60% assistance to SC / ST / women beneficiaries.