Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand
Government of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand state fisheries department that leases river beats and village ponds, subsidises new pond building and supplies fish seed to farmers.
Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand at a glance
| Part of | Government of Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Address | Directorate of Fisheries, Badasi grant, Dhanyari, Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Programmes | 5 standing programmes |
| Official website | fisheries.uk.gov.in |
Which Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand programme fits you
5 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angling permits on leased river beats | Local self-help and similar groups who want to run angling on a river beat | — | — | — | — |
| Village society pond lease for fishermen | Fishermen community | — | — | — | — |
| Subsidy for new pond construction and renovation | Fish farmers building or renovating ponds under a central or state scheme | — | — | — | — |
| Fish seed supply from departmental hatcheries | Fish farmers in Uttarakhand | — | — | — | — |
| Fisheries MIS portal: farmer registration and online services | Fish farmers using the department's online services | — | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand, separate from the funding calls above.
Local groups hold river beats on lease and issue angling permits to tourists.
Best for: Local self-help and similar groups who want to run angling on a river beat
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Rivers in Uttarakhand are divided into angling beats. The beats are leased to local SHGs, WHGs, YHGs and similar groups, who issue angling permits to national and international tourists.
Who can apply
- Local SHGs, WHGs, YHGs and cooperatives or groups
How it works
The beats in the Mahseer and Trout zones are allocated to local groups. The department says the groups also work on conservation, especially during the banned fishing period.
Village society ponds are leased to the fishermen community for 29 years.
Best for: Fishermen community
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Village society ponds in the state, found in districts such as Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, are made available to the fishermen community with the help of the revenue department. The lease period is 29 years.
Subsidy for new pond construction and renovation
Subsidy or reimbursementSanctioned subsidy for building new fish ponds or renovating old ones, under central and state sector schemes.
Best for: Fish farmers building or renovating ponds under a central or state scheme
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Through various central and state sector schemes, new ponds are built and old ponds are renovated each year with the department's help. The department gives sanctioned subsidy for the construction or renovation work, plus first-year inputs, as per the norms of each scheme.
Who can apply
- Beneficiaries under the central and state sector fisheries schemes
How to apply
Eligibility and terms follow the norms of each scheme.
Carp and trout seed from government hatcheries and farms, with set seasons for each.
Best for: Fish farmers in Uttarakhand
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The department provides six carp varieties from its fish seed hatcheries and farms in Udham Singh Nagar and Dehradun, and from fish rearing units set up under various schemes. Trout seed comes from a departmental farm in Chamoli and other sources. Carp seed is available from April to October, and trout seed from December to February.
How to get seed
Fish farmers can ask block or district fisheries officials for seed, or buy directly from a government fish farm or hatchery.
An online portal where fish farmers register and use department services, including subsidy tracking and scheme guidelines.
Best for: Fish farmers using the department's online services
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The Fisheries MIS portal is the department's online system for fish farmers. Farmers register on the portal and then use its online services, including subsidy tracking and scheme guidelines. Notices and circulars are also listed on the portal.
Who can use it
- Fish farmers registering for the department's online services
How to apply to Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand
Angling permits
- Angling permits are issued by the local groups that hold a river beat on lease.
- The beats in the Mahseer and Trout zones are the ones the department names on its angling pages.
Fish seed
- Carp seed: April to October.
- Trout seed: December to February.
- Ask the block or district fisheries officials for seed, or buy directly from a government fish farm or hatchery.
Online services
- Register on the Fisheries MIS portal's farmer registration page. The form asks for your group or farmer name, registration number, mobile number, Aadhaar number, and your district and block.
- After registration, log in with your registered mobile number and password.
About Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand
The Department of Fisheries is the fisheries department of the Government of Uttarakhand, with its directorate in Dehradun. It runs schemes for fisheries development across the state, covering angling, ponds, fish seed and an online portal for fish farmers.
What the department does
The department's stated aim is to develop and promote the fisheries business in the state by providing services and basic needs to the farmers who work with it. Its listed objectives are to increase fish production, provide training in fisheries, improve ponds in Uttarakhand and provide protein diet in different areas. Its stated motives include maintaining ecological balance, creating ponds in hilly and rural areas, and generating employment and extra income for people.
Programmes
Rivers in the state are divided into angling beats. These beats are leased to local self-help and similar groups, who issue angling permits to national and international tourists. The department says the programme also supports the conservation and propagation of trout and mahseer.
Village society ponds, found in districts such as Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, are made available to the fishermen community through the revenue department on a lease of 29 years.
Through central and state sector schemes, the department gives sanctioned subsidy for building new fish ponds and renovating old ones, along with first-year inputs for the beneficiary, as per the norms of each scheme.
The department also supplies fish seed from its own hatcheries and farms. Carp seed is available from April to October and trout seed from December to February.
Online services
The Fisheries MIS portal is the department's online system for fish farmers. Farmers can register there and then use the department's online services, including subsidy tracking and scheme guidelines.
Scale
The portal's own statistics panel shows 12,458 registered fish farmers, 8,732 registered ponds and 1,356 applications processed. These are the department's self-reported counters. The department's pages give 297 hectares as the available area of lakes in Uttarakhand, and say that 725 km of the state's river stream length is suitable for food and game fishes.
Where to find the department
The directorate is at Badasi grant, Dhanyari, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The department's contact page lists directorate, regional and district office contacts.
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Frequently asked questions about Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand
What is Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand?
Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand is a government body based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
What does Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand do?
The Department of Fisheries is the fisheries department of the Government of Uttarakhand, with its directorate in Dehradun. It runs schemes for fisheries development across the state, covering angling, ponds, fish seed and an online portal for fish farmers.
Where is Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand located?
Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand is located at Directorate of Fisheries, Badasi grant, Dhanyari, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
What programs does Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand run?
Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand runs Angling permits on leased river beats, Village society pond lease for fishermen, Subsidy for new pond construction and renovation and Fish seed supply from departmental hatcheries, among others.
How do I apply to Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand?
- Angling permits are issued by the local groups that hold a river beat on lease. - The beats in the Mahseer and Trout zones are the ones the department names on its angling pages. - Carp seed: April to October. - Trout seed: December to February. - Ask the block or district fisheries officials for seed, or buy directly from a government fish farm or hatchery.
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