The scheme aims to renovate private ponds to increase fish productivity and support private fish farmers.

Private pond owners or lessees with valid documentation.

Increased water holding capacity, enhanced fish production, and improved pond protection.

30% for other categories, 40% for extremely backward castes/scheduled castes/tribes.

In two installments, based on the completion of renovation work.

By submitting an online application through the departmental website.

Identification proof, land ownership certificate/lease agreement, and other relevant documents.

Yes, ponds renovated under any government scheme in the last five years are not eligible.

Based on online applications reviewed and selected by the District Fisheries Officer.

By increasing the water holding capacity and enhancing fish productivity.

The committee oversees beneficiary selection, subsidy payment, and scheme implementation.

Yes, with an affidavit and approval from the local administration.

Applications are reviewed daily, with monthly cut-off dates for selection.

Yes, the scheme benefits small and marginal fish farmers with ponds of minimum 0.10 hectare and maximum 0.5 hectare.

Model-1 for old private ponds, Model-2 for ponds constructed under government schemes.

The scheme cost is less than five crores, approved under the financial power of the Finance Departmental Resolution-3758.

Based on site inspection reports and approval from the Deputy Fisheries Director's committee.

On the Department of Animal and Fisheries Resources' website or the Directorate of Fisheries office.