Odisha Fishery Department Schemes List: The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department in Odisha is implementing numerous schemes to enhance the welfare of the fisheries sector. The detailed list of these schemes can be accessed below or you can download the PDF format using the link provided.
Over the years, several initiatives have been launched by the Fisheries and ARD Department to boost fish production in the state. These schemes particularly benefit fishermen, who play a critical role in the state's economic growth. Here’s the complete overview of the Odisha Fishery Department Schemes designed for the welfare of the fisheries community.
Odisha Fishery Department Schemes List 2025
The primary objective of various schemes is to promote fishermen welfare by improving fish seed production along with providing training and capacity building. Below, we present a comprehensive list of 40 schemes from the Odisha Fishery Department.
| Subsidy for Intensive Freshwater Aquaculture through Excavation of New Fish Ponds (Mo Pokhari Yojana) | Freshwater |
| Input Assistance to Women Self Help Groups for Pisciculture in Gram Panchayat Tanks. | Freshwater |
| Development of Brackish Water Ponds through Excavation of New Tanks | Brackish Water |
| Subsidy for Bio-floc Technology based Intensive Shrimp & Fish Farming | Freshwater / Brackish Water |
| Subsidy for Polylining Technology for Intensive Shrimp Farming | Brackish Water |
| Subsidy for Fisheries Machinery / Equipment / Implements | Freshwater / Brackish Water / Marine |
| Reactivation of Fisheries Cooperative Societies | Freshwater / Brackish Water / Marine |
| Provision of Scholarships to Meritorious Children of Fishermen Community | Marine |
| Livelihood Support to Marine Fishermen during Fishing Ban Period | Marine |
| Guidelines for undertaking Cage Culture in Reservoirs by Private Entrepreneurs. | Freshwater |
| Support for Farmers/Agri Entrepreneurs for setting up Commercial Agri Enterprises (CAEs) | Freshwater / Brackish Water |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) | Freshwater / Brackish Water / Marine |
| Construction of New Inland Grow-out Ponds | Freshwater |
| Construction of New Ponds for Brackish Water Aquaculture | Brackish Water |
| Support for Acquisition of Deep Sea Fishing Vessels for Traditional Fishermen | Marine |
| Subsidy for Refrigerated and Insulated Vehicles | Marine |
| Subsidy for Motorcycles and Three Wheelers with Ice Box | Marine |
| Construction of New Rearing Ponds | Freshwater |
| Providing Replacement Boats and Nets for Traditional Fishermen | Marine |
| Establishment of New Brackish Water Hatchery | Brackish Water |
| Construction of Cold Storage & Ice Plants | Freshwater / Brackish Water / Marine |
| Modernization of Existing Cold Storages & Ice Plants | Freshwater / Brackish Water / Marine |
| Establishment of Mini Fish Feed Mills | Freshwater / Brackish Water |
| Establishment of State-of-the-Art Fish Feed Plant | Freshwater / Brackish Water |
| Establishment of New Freshwater Finfish Seed Hatcheries | Freshwater |
| Establishment of Bio-Toilets in Mechanised Fishing Vessels | Marine |
| Livelihood and Nutritional Support for Socio-Economic Backward Fisher Families | Marine |
| Upgradation of Existing Fishing Vessels for Export Competency | Marine |
| Construction of Modern Fish Retail Markets | Freshwater / Brackish Water / Marine |
| Installation of Cages in Reservoirs | Freshwater |
| Construction of Fish Kiosks | Freshwater / Brackish Water / Marine |
| Establishment of Disease Diagnostic & Quality Testing Mobile Labs | Freshwater / Brackish Water |
| Establishment of Disease Diagnostic & Quality Testing Lab | Freshwater / Brackish Water |
| Excavation of New Tanks & Aquaculture through Bio-floc Technology under OMBADC Assistance | OMBADC |
| Issue of Registration Certificate for Marine Fishing Boats | Fisheries Services |
| Online Renewal of Marine Fishing Licenses | Fisheries Services |
| Online Registration of Brackish Water Farms and Hatcheries | Fisheries Services |
| Online Renewal of Registration of Brackish Water Farms and Hatcheries | Fisheries Services |
Odisha is endowed with extensive Inland, Brackish Water, and Marine resources, making fisheries activities a significant part of the state’s economy. Both marine and inland fisheries sectors hold immense potential for development and investment in various projects. Besides the various Centrally Sponsored and Centrally Planned Schemes, the state government has launched numerous initiatives aimed at supporting fishermen and boosting fish production in the state.
For further details about the Odisha Fisheries and ARD Department schemes, please visit FARD Odisha.
Alternatively, you can also visit Odisha Fisheries Department.
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Mo pokhari yojana
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