Barpeta Fishery Department Subsidy Scheme 2026: Apply Offline for JICA-ASAPALI Progressive Fish Farmers Project

Barpeta Fishery Department Recruitment of Beneficiaries for JICA-ASAPALI Fish Farming Scheme 2026

Own a fish pond with more than 3 tonnes/ha annual production? Here's your opportunity to receive assistance under the JICA-ASAPALI project. Submit your offline application before 15 July 2026.

The Office of the District Fishery Development Officer (DFDO), Barpeta has invited offline applications from existing progressive fish farmers for selection under the JICA-ASAPALI Scheme 2026-27. The scheme aims to improve fish farming productivity by introducing quality fish seed, feed, and scientific fish farming practices in existing ponds. Eligible fish farmers can collect the prescribed application form from the DFDO office and submit it on or before 15 July 2026.

Quick Overview

Scheme Details

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions:

• Must have an existing fish pond between 0.4 and 1.5 hectares.
• The pond should have recorded an average productivity of more than 3 tonnes per hectare.
• Water sharing pattern must be 80% Government share and 20% beneficiary share.
• Selected beneficiaries must execute a 20% project cost agreement through a prescribed format.
• Only fish seed, feed, lime and prophylactic measures will be provided under the project. Pond clearance and dewatering must be carried out by the beneficiary.
• 30% of beneficiaries will be selected from the women category.
• The pond must be owned by the applicant or an immediate family member (with a No Objection Certificate, if required).
• Leased ponds must have a minimum lease period of 7 years.
• Beneficiaries must be residents of the project area.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit self-attested copies of the following documents:

• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Bank Passbook
• Land documents/Land allotment certificate issued by the Circle Officer within the last three months
• GPS photograph of the perennial individual fish pond
• Notarized NOC for joint property (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate
• Undertaking stating that the applicant has not received any State Government, externally aided, or Fisheries Department-funded scheme for the same land during the last five years
• Undertaking confirming that the particular land has no disputes

Important Notes

• Beneficiaries will be selected according to the norms and guidelines of the JICA-ASAPALI Scheme.
• The proposed target may increase or decrease as per Government approval.
• Interested applicants may contact the Office of the District Fishery Development Officer (DFDO), Barpeta for additional information.

How to Apply

1. Collect the prescribed application form from the Office of the District Fishery Development Officer (DFDO), Barpeta.
2. Fill in all the required details carefully.
3. Attach all the required self-attested documents.
4. Submit the completed application form to the same office before the last date.

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FAQs

Q1. Who can apply for the JICA-ASAPALI Fish Farming Scheme 2026?

Ans. Existing progressive fish farmers having ponds between 0.4 and 1.5 hectares with productivity exceeding 3 tonnes per hectare are eligible.

Q2.What is the last date to apply?

Ans. The last date for submitting the offline application is 15 July 2026.

Q3. Is the application process online?

Ans. No. Applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Q4.What assistance will beneficiaries receive?

Ans. Selected beneficiaries will receive support in the form of fish seed, feed, lime, and prophylactic measures under the scheme.