Private landowners, lessees, individual beneficiaries, families, groups, and entrepreneurs with land in Chaur-dominated districts of Bihar are eligible to apply.

The total budget for the scheme is ₹2972.79 lakh.

Beneficiary-based subsidy: 50% for other categories, 70% for Most Backward Castes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. Entrepreneur-based subsidy: 40%.

Site selection is based on the highest flood level, ensuring no obstruction in the natural main drainage waterway. The height of the inlet-outlet and dam of the pond is determined accordingly, and the dam is strengthened.

By developing undeveloped and unutilized Chaur land for fish-based integrated aquaculture, the scheme aims to significantly increase fish production and productivity.

The District Fisheries Officer is responsible for identifying suitable Chaur land, preparing beneficiary lists, conducting awareness campaigns, forming groups/clusters, and overseeing the implementation of the scheme.

Yes, training programs and farmer seminars are conducted to provide necessary technical information and support to the beneficiaries.

The subsidy amount is paid in three installments (two installments for pond construction and one for fish input) into the beneficiary's bank account through RTGS/NEFT.

The scheme includes technical specifications to prevent damage due to floods, and the structure will be strengthened accordingly.

Applications can be submitted online. Information and advertisements about the scheme are published in state-level daily newspapers.

The construction involves using soil extracted from the pond site for dam filling and ensuring compliance with technical specifications to withstand floods.

Beneficiaries are selected based on the prescribed criteria by the District Fisheries Officer-cum-Chief Executive Officer. Priority is given to those with previous experience and training in fisheries.

The District Chaur Development Committee, chaired by the District Officer, monitors the implementation of the Chaur Development Plans and ensures coordination and support.

An individual/family can develop a maximum of 5 hectares, and a group can develop up to 20 hectares. For entrepreneurs, the grant is limited to 40% of the unit cost, up to ₹1 crore.

The return format on the boards includes the details of the scheme, to be written with paint on an iron sheet of size 4x3 feet, standing four feet at an iron angle.