Odisha Matsya Mission

Introduction

• During the assembly election, the BJP party promised to launch many welfare schemes.
• In their manifesto, they announced the 'Odisha Matsya Mission.'
• The main aim of the government in starting this mission is to increase fish production.
• They are targeting to increase fish production from the current level of 1,250 metric tons (MT) per year to 5,000 MT per year by the year 2030.
• The mission plans to achieve this goal through various subsidies provided to fish farmers. These subsidies are:
  • Government provides a 25% subsidy to existing fish farms as financial support.
  • To promote new fish farms, the government offers a 35% subsidy to cover setup expenses.
  • To increase fish production, the government provides a 50% subsidy for modern methods like bio-bags and caged farming.
• By giving subsidies, Government aim to encourage investment in fish farming.
• Additional benefits of this mission, apart from subsidies, include:-
  • Income of farmers will increase.
  • Employment opportunities will be created.
  • Meeting the demand for fish.
• Odisha Matsya Mission has just been announced by the BJP Government.
• However, detailed information about the scheme's implementation is yet to be provided by the government.
• Interested individuals can bookmark this page or subscribe for regular updates on the Odisha Matsya Mission.
• We will update here as soon as we get any information about the Odisha Matsya Mission.

Benefits of Scheme

• The following subsidy will be provided to the eligible beneficiary under the 'Odisha Matsya Mission':-
  • Existing fish farms receive a 25% subsidy.
  • New farms are eligible for a 35% subsidy.
  • For bio-bags or caged farming receive a 50% subsidy to promote adoption.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant should be a permanent residents of Odisha.
• Those who engaged in Fish farming, Bio-bags and Caged Farming are eligible to apply for scheme.
• Remaining eligibility criteria for 'Odisha Matsya Mission' will be confirmed after releasing official guidelines.

Documents Required

• The following documents are expected to be submitted at the time of applying for the Odisha Matsya Mission:-
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Mobile No.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Passport Size Photo.
  • Remaining document list will be confirm after government released official guidelines.

How To Apply

• Currently, 'Odisha Matsya Mission' has just been announced by the BJP party in assembly election.
• So beneficiaries need to wait a little while before applying for the 'Odisha Matsya Mission'.
• The application process is not clear yet.
• Application can be made through online or offline mode.
• The application process will only become clear when the official guidelines are released.
• We will update here as soon as we get any information about the Odisha Matsya Mission.

Important Links

• Odisha Matsya Mission Application Form. (Not available Yet)
• Odisha Matsya Mission Official Website. (Not available Yet)
• Odisha Matsya Mission Guidelines. (Not available Yet)

Contact Details

• The official contact details for the Odisha Matsya Mission will be released soon.