Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under "Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre"

DETAILS The scheme "Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories" is a Sub-Component under the scheme "Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre”. The scheme is extended to all the regions of the Union territory of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective to propagate the importance of aquarium keeping and to inculcate the art of aquarium keeping among the general public. BENEFITS The department has assessed the unit cost for the aquarium and its accessories at ₹ 7,000 per unit. The aquarium proposed to be issued to the beneficiaries consists of one aquarium/moulded aquarium, one stand, one power filter, one air pump, two numbers of 1’ tube lights, 10 kgs. of gravel, 9 numbers of gold fishes, 1 number of 100 grams fish food pocket and one number of scoop net.  Pattern of Assistance (in ₹) Unit cost: 7,000 (Maximum)* 50% subsidy by Government: 3,500 (Maximum)* 50% and above the cost of an aquarium to be paid by the beneficiary to the Secretary/Administrator of PSFCF/ KFCMU/ Fishermen Co-operative Societies in Mahe and Yanam: 3,500 (Maximum)* * May vary from time to time. ELIGIBILITY The applicant should be a resident of the Union territory of Puducherry by domicile or by birth. The applicant should have attained 18 years of age. The applicant or their family member should not have benefited under the scheme previously. The applicant should possess a pucca house/commercial place to keep an aquarium.