Niji Talabon Ka Jirnoddhar Ki Yojana
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Animal & Fisheries Resources Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The government of Bihar launched the "Niji Talabon Ka Jirnoddhar Ki Yojana" scheme aims to enhance the water holding capacity of private ponds to boost fish productivity & production as well as provide benefits to private fish farmers through the expansion/renovation of their ponds.

Benefits:
**Renovation of 150 hectares of private ponds with the following category-specific targets:**

- Other category beneficiaries: 86 hectares
- Extremely backward castes: 27 hectares
- Scheduled castes: 30 hectares
- Scheduled tribes: 7 hectares

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**Subsidy Details:**

- Unit cost: ₹ 6,00,000/- per hectare.
- Subsidy: 30% for other categories, 40% for extremely backward castes/scheduled castes/tribes.

**NOTE:** Subsidy disbursement in two installments based on completion of work.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a fish farmer.
1. The applicant should be private pond owners or lessees.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step-01: The applicant visits the official website and clicks the "Applications are being invited for all the schemes of the financial year (2024-25), click here to apply". 
Step-02: Select the "Registration for Fisheries Schemes"
Step-03: Select the category: Individual and complete all basic details of the applicant for registration, including category, caste, applicant name, date of birth, address, bank details, etc.
Step-04: Enter a valid 10-digit mobile number and click to send OTP.
Step-05: An OTP will be sent to the provided mobile number.
Step-06: Enter the OTP; after verification of the OTP, you will receive a Registration Number and Password.
Step-07: Click on the "Login" and enter the Registration Number and Password
Application Form Filling Process:Step-01: The applicant visits the official website and clicks the "Applications are being invited for all the schemes of the financial year (2024-25), click here to apply".
Step-02: Click "If your already register, login here". 
Step-03: Select "Scheme name" under the "Matsya Yojana" option on the top menu.
Step-04: Applicant need to provide the following details :
Details of individual (applicant/group leader)
Permanent address
Bank account details
Land/pond details
Step-05: Upload the required documents.
Step-06: Click on the submit button as well print the application form and submit it to the District Fisheries Office along with attachments. 
Note: Download the Affidavit form and Consent form also attached with the application.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card/Ration Card/Voter ID Card.
Two Passport-size Photographs (self-attested).
Clear Photograph of the Proposed Pond with a Distinguishable Landmark.
Land Ownership Certificate or Lease Agreement (minimum 9 years for leased land).
Updated Revenue Receipt.
Bank Account Number, Branch, IFSC code Details.
Caste Certificate for extremely backward castes/scheduled castes/scheduled tribes.
Affidavit stating that the pond has not been renovated under any government scheme in the last five years.
Affidavit for ponds damaged by natural disasters, if applicable.
Lease Agreement (on ₹ 1000/- non-judicial stamp) for Leased Ponds.
Land Map of the Pond Area.