MMKY - PROMOTION OF RESERVOIR FISHERY PRODUCTION

The scheme “MMKY - Promotion of Reservoir Fishery Production” was launched by the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. It aims to increase the fish production of reservoirs through the stocking of advanced fingerlings. Through this scheme, advanced IMC fingerlings are stocked in reservoirs to enhance fish production, productivity, and income of active Primary Fishermen Cooperative Societies and Self-Help Groups engaged in reservoir fisheries. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha, with operational responsibility assigned to Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Limited. The scheme covers reservoirs leased under the Odisha State Reservoir Fishery Policy-2012 and follows reservoir-wise stocking action plans prepared by the Directorate. Fingerlings of prescribed size, density, and species composition are stocked as per approved plans and fund availability. The scheme includes procurement, transportation, stocking, pre-stocking awareness, conservation measures, and structured monitoring at state, zonal, district, and block levels.

Objectives

1. To increase the fish production of reservoirs through the stocking of advanced fingerlings.
2. To ensure additional income generation of active PFCS/ SHG fishermen from reservoir fisheries.
3. To uplift the socio-economic condition of reservoir-based fishermen.
4. To enhance the productivity of the reservoir up to 410 kg/ha/year.

1. Stocking of advanced Indian Major Carp fingerlings of size above 80 mm in reservoirs as per prescribed density.
2. Stocking density of 1000 fingerlings per hectare in reservoirs below 1000 hectares, 500 fingerlings per hectare in reservoirs below 5000 hectares, and 250 fingerlings per hectare in reservoirs above 5000 hectares.
3. Maintenance of species composition Catla:Rohu:Mrigal in the ratio of 4:3:3 during stocking.
4. Promotion of freshwater prawn (Scampi) seed or juvenile stocking in feasible reservoirs, with cost not exceeding 20% of the fund allocated to that reservoir.
5. Anticipated increase in fish production from 78,195 MT to 82,600 MT during 2023-24.
6. Expected additional fish production of 4,405 MT.
7. Expected additional income of ₹66.07/- Crores calculated at ₹150.00/- per kg of additional fish production.
   

1. The applicant must be a PFCS/SHG based in the state of Odisha.
2. The applicant must be a Primary Fishermen Cooperative Society or Self-Help Group having a lease of reservoirs under the Odisha State Reservoir Fishery Policy-2012.
3. The applicant must have deposited all current and outstanding lease values before stocking of fingerling in the reservoirs.

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Step 1: Reservoirs leased to eligible Primary Fishermen Cooperative Societies or Self-Help Groups under the Odisha State Reservoir Fishery Policy-2012 are identified for fingerling stocking based on the scope of the scheme.
Step 2: The Directorate of Fisheries prepares reservoir-wise stocking action plans covering the identified reservoirs and corresponding PFCS/SHGs for implementation of the scheme.
Step 3: Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Limited is entrusted with the responsibility for stocking the required quantity of fingerlings in the selected reservoirs strictly as per the approved action plan.
Step 4: Funds for stocking of fingerlings are placed with Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Limited for implementation of the stocking programme.
Step 5: Fingerlings are procured from nearby Government fish farms or Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Limited fish farms based on actual availability, and in case of shortage, from private hatcheries or seed growers covered under the state early breeding programme during September to November 2023 following transparent procedures, after finalisation of sources by Zonal Deputy Directors of Fisheries and intimation to the Directorate of Fisheries and Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Limited.
Step 6: Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Limited arranges transportation of fingerlings by inviting tenders in a transparent manner, quoting rates per kilometre for the specified type of transport vehicle.
Step 7: Fingerlings are stocked in the reservoirs in the presence of PFCS/SHG members, fisheries officers, PRI members, and other specified officials, and geo-tagged photographs, stocking certificates, and stocking registers are prepared as proof of stocking.
Step 8: Payment is released to the supplying farm only after confirmation of stocking of fingerlings in live condition in the reservoir.

1. Reservoir Lease Document under Odisha State Reservoir Fishery Policy-2012
2. Proof of Deposit of Current and Outstanding Lease Value
3. Approved Reservoir-wise Stocking Action Plan
4. Geo-Tagged Photographs of Fingerling Stocking
5. Stocking Certificate / Certification of Stocking
6. Stocking Register Maintained by PFCS/SHG (Date-wise Quantity Record)