Hand Book for Gaon Burahs and Panchayati Raj Leader

50CHAPTER-XIFISHERIES DEPARTMENT AND ROLE OF PRIs /GBsFUNCTION/ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT1. Survey for feasibility and scope of aquaculture in the district.2. Formulation of schemes and execution of the same.3. Providing financial assistance and technical assistance to the fishfarmers.4. Production and supply of quality of fish seed to fishers.5. Imparting training to fish farmers/SHGs6. Management of all the natural water logged and swampy areas, lakes,Fish mahals, rivers and streams.VARIOUS SCHEMES OF THE DEPARTMENT1. Rural aquaculture2. Fish farmers development agency(FFDA)3. Paddy cum fish culture4. Cold water fish culture5. Reclamation of Beels, Lakes and Swamps.6. Fishery extension programmePresently the following two schemes are being implemented in Lohit andAnjaw Districts.1. Rural aquacultureIt is a State sponsored Scheme. New fish ponds are constructed under thisscheme. The subsidy pattern in this scheme is 25%Govt. subsidy and 75%beneficiary’s contribution. Subsidy is provided both for construction of fishponds as well as on inputs like fish seed, feed etc.2. Fish farmers development agency (FFDA)The scheme is jointly sponsored by the central and state Govt. on a sharebasis of 75:25. The subsidy pattern is similar to that of rural aquaculture. Theaim and objective of this programme is to generate employment and increasefish production.Under the above two schemes beneficiaries are assisted every year inthe District depending on the fund allotment. The minimum water area of Ha.i.e. (50X20X1.5 mtr) is to be taken up by a beneficiary and maximum subsidyamount provided by the Govt. for construction of such 0.1 ha. Pond is Rs.5250.00 only (Rupee five thousand two hundred fifty) only.