The fisheries sector is an important player in the overall socio-economic development in West Bengal which by now has been transformed into a significant commercial enterprise, contributing to employment generation, food and nutritional security and for-ex earnings.  A programme named "Jal Dharo – Jal Bharo" was launched during 2011-12 with the aim of preserving precious water resources by large-scale harvesting of rainwater as well as arresting runoff of surface water through the construction and management of Minor Irrigation structures. The Water Resources Investigation & Development Department of the Government of West Bengal has taken a lead role in the programme to re-excavate all types of water bodies via , tanks, ponds, reservoirs, and canals in convergence with the P&RD Department, Govt of West Bengal to enhance the water holding capacity. Increased holding capacities in the water bodies will immensely support protective irrigation during the dry spell. Apart from agriculture, pisciculture activities would develop in such water bodies which in turn open a further avenue of income to the poor farmers.  Accordingly, the Fisheries Department has intervened to culture fish in these ponds for employment generation and nutritional security through this scheme.

Assistance under this scheme has been provided in terms of Lime, Fish seed (fingerlings - 4-6 inches) as Government Contributions. Beneficiary contributions are Lime, Single Superphosphate, Urea, and Fish feed. The unit area of the Scheme is 1.0 bight. The ideal season for stocking fish under this scheme in May- June.

Government assistance is of Rs. 5430.00. Fish seed and is provided under this scheme.