Groups formed from lessees of the committee in Man, Chaur, and Lake are eligible to apply.

The total estimated cost of the scheme is ₹8.0325 crore.

One pen unit costs ₹10,50,000/-.

A 75% subsidy is provided on the fixed unit expenditure of ₹10,50,000/- per pen unit.

The scheme will be implemented in 16 districts dominated by wetlands (Man, Chaur, and Lake).

100 pen units will be installed.

Applications can be made online in the prescribed form after publication of information/advertisement in state-level daily newspapers by the Directorate of Fisheries, Bihar, Patna.

A team chaired by the Deputy Fisheries Director, Zone, selects the site in the concerned wetland.

Benefits include increased fish productivity, higher income for farmers, new employment opportunities, ecological balance, disaster resilience, and availability of in-situ fish fingerlings.

The grant is disbursed in two installments: 50% after pen installation and 50% after fish fingerling storage.

Beneficiary groups are responsible for installing and maintaining the pen units and ensuring the scheme runs for seven years.

No, the scheme is meant for groups formed from lessees of the committee in Man, Chaur, and Lake.

Claims for compensation are not valid in case of damage due to natural disasters.

Modern pens are constructed using HDPE drums, nylon nets, durable sinkers, and GI angles.

Modern pen units are generally durable and last for 7-8 years.

Yes, fixed grants can be given on inputs for the next two years to assist farmers in sustainable development.

Selection is done by a committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Deputy Fisheries Director of the region.

The District Fisheries Officer oversees site selection, grant payment, and implementation of the scheme.