Assistance to renovate inland fish ponds
Funded, but no order confirms it is still open: Puducherry Budget Speech 2025-26 (Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, 12.03.2025) (12 Mar 2025, Para 69 — up to ₹50,000 per acre proposed for 2025-26)
A fish farmer who has farmed fish for more than 5 years can get up to ₹50,000 per acre to renovate the fish pond.
- Lead benefit
- up to ₹50,000per acre of fish pond renovated
- Components
- 1each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
Up to ₹50,000 per acre to renovate your fish pond, if you have farmed fish for more than 5 years.
What the document says, word for word
The speech gives only the maximum; it does not say whether this is a share of the cost. We show it as a ceiling, not a promised amount.
“To augment Inland fish production in Union Territory of Puducherry, it is proposed to provide a maximum of ₹ 50,000 per acre for the fishermen who are fish farming for over 5 years, to renovate the fishing ponds.”How much can I claim?
Assistance of at most ₹50,000 per acre of fish pond for renovation.
The speech gives only the maximum; it does not say whether this is a share of the cost. We show it as a ceiling, not a promised amount.
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
How to apply
- Apply to the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare with proof that you have been fish farming for over 5 years (Budget Speech 2025-26, para 69).
- The department fixes the amount for your pond, at most ₹50,000 per acre.
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.