WB Fisheries Subsidy Scheme

West Bengal is the second-largest inland fish producer in India, with a deep-rooted culture of fish farming in its rural economy. The state fisheries subsidy scheme supports pond renovation, seed production, feed procurement, and marketing infrastructure. The scheme particularly targets small and marginal farmers in districts like South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, and Nadia, where fish farming is a primary livelihood for millions of families.

• 1Increase inland fish production to meet growing domestic demand
• 2Renovate and develop abandoned and derelict water bodies for aquaculture
• 3Improve seed quality and availability through hatchery development
• 4Support ornamental fish farming as an additional income source