{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Government Offers Up to 60 Percent Subsidy to Fish Farmers for Adopting Modern Pond Aeration Systems",
  "summary": "The fisheries department is subsidizing pond aeration systems worth ₹50,000 by up to 60 percent to encourage fish farmers to switch to High Density Culture, which can yield 60 to 80 quintals per hectare. The application deadline is June 28.",
  "content": "Why Traditional Fish Farming Falls Short\nFishery officer Vinod Verma, speaking to TrendKia, noted that the majority of fish farmers in the region still depend on age-old stocking practices. Under this conventional method, between 1,500 and 20,000 fish seeds are placed in a single acre of pond, producing 20 to 25 quintals of fish in a typical cycle and topping out at roughly 40 quintals even under ideal conditions. With returns capped at these levels, earning meaningful income from fish farming remains difficult for most farmers.\n\nHigh Density Culture Can Transform Production Numbers\nThe fisheries department is urging farmers to move toward High Density Culture, a modern technique that dramatically changes the output equation. Using this approach, a single hectare of pond can yield between 60 and 80 quintals of fish, far exceeding what traditional methods achieve. The trade-off is that stocking fish at higher densities raises oxygen demand in the water significantly, making a proper aeration system an essential part of the upgrade.\n\nGovernment Subsidizing the Cost of Aeration Equipment\nTo make this shift financially accessible, the government is providing subsidies on pond aeration systems priced at approximately ₹50,000. Fish farmers from the general category are eligible for a 50 percent subsidy on this cost, while those belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes will receive a higher subsidy of 60 percent. The standard setup consists of a 2 horsepower aeration unit mounted on a paddle lateral frame fitted with four paddles.\n\nTargets Allocated for Mau District\nFor Mau district, the scheme has set a target of 4 beneficiaries from the general category and 2 from the Scheduled Caste category in this cycle.\n\nEligibility and Technical Requirements\nTo qualify, a fish farmer must have a pond ranging in size from half a hectare to 1 hectare. Those with ponds larger than 1 hectare can receive support for up to 2 units per person under the scheme.\n\nLast Date to Apply Is June 28\nApplications must be submitted online through the fisheries department's official portal before June 28. Required documents include an Aadhaar card, a bank passbook, and either a lease agreement or the Khatauni land ownership record for the pond.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For fish farmers across India: Pairing High Density Culture with this subsidy lets farmers cut the cost of essential pond aeration equipment by 50 to 60 percent while potentially doubling or tripling their fish output per hectare.\n• In Mau district: Fish farmers with eligible ponds should apply before June 28, as only 6 total beneficiary slots are available across both categories.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What subsidy percentage does this scheme offer?\nGeneral category fish farmers receive a 50 percent subsidy, while those from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories are eligible for a 60 percent subsidy.\n\n2. How much fish can be produced using High Density Culture?\nThis modern method can yield 60 to 80 quintals of fish per hectare, compared to a maximum of around 40 quintals using traditional techniques.\n\n3. What is the deadline to apply for this scheme?\nThe last date to submit an application is June 28.\n\n4. What is the total cost of the aeration system?\nThe pond aeration system costs approximately ₹50,000 in total.\n\n5. What pond size is required to qualify?\nApplicants must have a pond between half a hectare and 1 hectare in size to be eligible.\n\n6. What documents are required to apply?\nApplicants must submit an Aadhaar card, a bank passbook, and either a lease document or the Khatauni land record.\n\n7. How many beneficiaries will be selected in Mau district?\nThe target is 4 beneficiaries from the general category and 2 from the Scheduled Caste category in Mau district.\n\n8. What benefit do farmers with ponds larger than 1 hectare receive?\nA farmer with a pond larger than 1 hectare can receive support for up to 2 units under this scheme.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/benefits/machhali-palana-men-doguna-utpadana-sarakara-de-rahi-hai-50-se-60-pratishata-sab-1678",
  "category": "Benefits",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-19",
  "tags": [
    "fish farming",
    "government subsidy",
    "fisheries department",
    "high density culture",
    "aeration system",
    "Mau district",
    "fish farming scheme",
    "SC ST subsidy"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}