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A. (3) FRESHWATER PRAWN CULTURE:
i) Brief content of the scheme:
There is a great scope for Freshwater prawn culture in the state. Unlike shrimp farming there is no danger of diseases in monoculture of Freshwater prawn (scampi). There is also great demand and wide potentialities for export of Freshwater prawn.
ii) Incentive packages available to prospective entrepreneurs:
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Description of the units
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Unit cost capital
( 1.00 ha water area)
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Subsidy
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Capital
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Input
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Total
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Criteria
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Agency
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Fresh water prawn culture.
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Rs. 2.63 lakhs
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Rs. 0.62 lakhs
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Rs. 3.25 lakhs
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20% of the Capital Cost Rs. 0.40 lakhs (max.) for General and Rs. 0.50 lakhs for SC/ST. Input subsidy 20% up to a maximum of Rs. 0.24 lakhs for all.
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The subsidy is provided by FFDA
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Rs. 2.55 lakhs
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Rs. 1.11 lakhs
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Rs. 3.66 lakhs
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20% of the loan Rs. 0.46 lakhs (max.) for general and Rs. O.575 lakhs for SC/ST
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The subsidy is provided by MPEDA
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iii) Other support (Training).
iv) Eligibility:
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All interested farmers/ educated unemployed youth are eligible to get assistance.
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The beneficiaries should have clear ROR on the proposed project land.
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Having capacity to provide margin money and mortgage for bank finance.
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Should not be a defaulter to any kind of loan.
v) Application format:
No specific format has been prescribed for this project. The beneficiary has to apply to C.E.O., FFDA in plain paper.
vi) Procedure for submission and approval of application:
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The application can be submitted to the F.E.O. of concerned block or to the Dist. Level Fisheries officer with following documents.
1. Land records.
2. Source / availability of water.
3. Soil & water testing reports.
4. Willingness of Financing bank.
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Plan, estimate and feasibility report to be prepared by the FFDA cell of the Dist. Fishery Office.
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Proposal to be submitted to the financing bank in the area of operation for sanction of loan.
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Bank will study the feasibility by their technical officer and examine land documents etc.
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Project to be implemented under the active supervision of the F.E.O/ Junior Engineer and Dist. Level Officer.
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On completion of the project the subsidy can be released from MPEDA being sponsored by FFDA.
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