Govt. of West Bengal

Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture,
Aquatic Resources and Fishing Harbour

Culture of Cold water Species In Hill Areas of Darjeeling & Kalimpong District

To produce cold water fish species in jhora of hill areas this scheme is being provided to the fish farmers of hilly areas. The unit area of this scheme is about 250 sq. ft. Cold water species like Katli/Asla, grass carp common carp seed 400 no, feed 125 kg (2 and 3 mm, to be provided in two instalments), lime and other pisciculture accessories are being provided to fishers.

Assistance under this scheme has been provided in terms of 400 fingerlings (Cyprinus 200 pc. (4 “), Grass Carp or Amur carp -100 pc. (4 “) and Catli/Asla 100 pc. (7-8 cm.), 125 kgs. Floating feed as Government Contribution. Beneficiary contributions are Lime, Single Superphosphate, Urea, and Fish feed. The unit area of the Scheme is 1.0 bigha. The ideal season for stocking fish under this scheme in May- June.

  • Government assistance is of Rs. 8335.00. Fingerling, plastic pipe, lime and 50% of total requirement of feed is provided under this scheme
 
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