Fisheries
Filter Scheme category wise
Central Sector Scheme under Blue Revolution Concept-Repair and Renovation of Fish Farm
Fish is the cheapest and most easily digestible animal protein and was obtained from natural sources from time immemorial for consumption by human beings. However, due to over exploitation and pollution, the availability of fish in natural waters has declined considerably forcing scientists to adopt various methods to increase its production.‘‘NEEL KRANTI 2020” -Blue revolution in the fisheries sector. With a vision of, “Creating an enabling environment for integrated development…
Multipurpose Farm Pond GIFT (Genetically Improved Farm Tilapia) seed stocking
The inland fish production in Tamil Nadu is mainly contributed by culture of Indian Major carps and Chinese carps. These species take a longer time to grow. In case of Krishnagiri district majority of the water bodies are short seasonal tanks and can hold water for period of mere 4 months. To overcome the constrain and increase fish production in the district, Department of Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu has…
50 % subsidy for supply of fishing implements under National Agriculture Development Programme
The Fisheries Cooperative Societies play a dynamic role in the upliftment of socio economic status of fishermen and fisherwomen in the State by extending many Welfare Schemes to the members. In Krishnagiri district, there are 12 Inland Fishermen Cooperative Societies, and about 5000 fishermen have been enrolled as members of the fishermen / fisherwomen cooperative societies. Some of the inland water bodies are leased out to the Inland Fishermen Cooperative…