Fish Farming Tips: In India, people are now moving towards non-traditional farming instead of traditional farming. Farmers are finding different ways of doing business in farming. Along with this, they are trying their hand in different types of businesses. In the recent past, farmers have also started getting interested in fish farming business.
Farmers are now earning a good income from fish farming. What things do farmers need for fish farming? If there is already land in the village, then do we have to take permission from the government for fish farming? How to start a fish farming business? Let’s know all these things.
No need to take government permission
You do not need to take permission to start any kind of business. However, you have to get your business registered as per the legal procedure. Fish farming farmers also have to get their business registered as per the procedure. In which they give complete information about their fish farming business.
The government gives incentives to farmers for fish farming. The Government of India is also giving 60 percent subsidy to farmers for fish farming. The Prime Minister Matsya Sampada Yojana is being run by the central government. Now the farmers in India who do not have ponds can also do the business of fish farming very easily.
How to start fish farming business?
Now if you farmers want to start fish farming business, then first of all you need to take training in fish farming. This can be very useful for your business. After this, fish farming business can be started in a small pond. There is a lot of expenditure in making a small pond but good profit can be earned from it.
If someone has vacant land in the village, then he can save the cost of buying land. According to experts, building a small pond for fish farming business can cost up to ₹50000. Fish are ready within 1 month of sowing seeds in the pond.
Subsidy will be provided by the government
A scheme named Backyard Recirculatory Aquaculture System is being run by the Government of India. Under this scheme, if someone wants to start a fish farming business, he will be given up to 40 percent subsidy. Women who belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be provided 50 percent subsidy under this scheme.