The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Fisheries through the respective District Fisheries Officer.

PFCS applications are verified by ICS/SARCS, and the selected list is approved by the Collector-cum-District Magistrate or an authorized officer. The Director of Fisheries then sanctions and transfers funds to the DFO/ARCS Chilika for disbursement.

The fund is deposited in the Society's bank account and operated jointly by the President/Secretary of the society and the District Fisheries Officer-cum-ARCS of the concerned district.

PFCS can engage in activities such as raising fingerlings in captive nurseries, fish business, fish culture, purchase of nets, and repairing boats, subject to the approval of the Committee of Management.

PFCS members can apply for loans from the revolving fund for socio-economic development. Loans, up to ₹1.00 Lakh, are granted with an interest rate of 4% per annum, to be recovered within one year.

The Inspector of Co-operative Societies (Fishery) and AFO-In Charge, along with District Fisheries Officers-cum-ARCS, ARCS Chilika Circle, and others, monitor the programme at various levels.

Eligibility requires the PFCS to have completed at least one year from its registration date under the specified cooperative societies act.

It ensures financial transparency, and PFCS must provide audited financial statements from AGCS empanelled CA firms/auditors to demonstrate their financial soundness.

PFCS must have paid the Government lease value of the reservoir/pond if taken on lease as per rules, showcasing their compliance with lease obligations.

It demonstrates the PFCS's commitment to organizational governance, ensuring that necessary meetings are conducted as per the OCS Act and Bye-laws of the Society.