Prashant Bhardwak
Bhoapl, MP (IND)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Aquatica India
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Location:
Bhoapl
Industry:
Agriculture
Year Founded:
2008
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
I. INTRODUCTION
Ornamental fish keeping is one of the most popular hobbies in the developed
countries of the world and is gaining popularity in many developing markets of the world
too. The growing interest in aquarium fishes has resulted in steady increase in aquarium
fish trade globally. According to FAO (2004), export earning from ornamental fish trade
is US $ 251 million and more than 60% of the production comes from the households of
developing countries. The wholesale value of the global ornamental fish trade is estimated
to be US$ 1 Billion while the retail value is US$6 Billion. The entire industry, including
accessories and fish feed, is estimated to be worth more than US $14 Billion. More than
2,500 species are traded and some 30-35 species of fresh water fish dominate the market.
The trade with an annual growth rate of 8 percent offers a lot of scope for development.
India’s share in global ornamental fish trade is negligible and at present the
ornamental fish export from India is dominated by the wild caught species. Ornamental
fish culture in India involves breeding of exotic species and this activity is a small
segment of the Fisheries Sector. India is endowed with a suitable climate, water resources
and large manpower base. The potential manpower can be easily trained into ornamental
fish breeding technology and fast growing domestic market.
More over, the unit value of ornamental fish is higher than the food fish. Hence
this sector offers good opportunity for rural and urban households to augment income and
link them to the International trade. Almost all of the tank bred ornamental fish in India
comes from the small-scale or back yard type of breeding units. But due to the lack of
adequate infrastructure and key inputs like appropriate feed, quality brood stock etc these
breeding units are not in a position to produce varieties which are in demand in the
international market. Organized trade in ornamental fish depends on assured and
adequate supply of demand, which is possible only by mass breeding.
In this context, MPEDA has launched a set of schemes to promote an export oriented
Ornamental Fish Sector.
1. Scheme for providing financial assistance for establishment of Ornamental Fish
breeding units.
2. Scheme for providing financial assistance for establishment of Ornamental Fish
Marketing Societies (OFMS).
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ANNEXURE - 1
1. SCHEME FOR PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
ESTABLISHMENT OF ORNAMENTAL FISH BREEDING UNITS:
As per the scheme, Establishment of large number of new ornamental fish
breeding units as well as the expansion of existing units should be undertaken in order to
achieve the following objectives. These breeding units are categorized into three grades
based on the production capacity as well as the quantum of investment.
1.1 OBJECTIVES:
1. To generate export oriented employment in rural and urban households through
ornamental fish production.
2. To provide infrastructure required for the production of ornamental fish.
3. To mass-produce a large number of varieties of ornamental fish species to create a
large supply of ornamental fish and increase the overall exports.
4. To promote employment and entrepreneurship in the ornamental fish sector by
graduates in fisheries, aquaculture and biological sciences.
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1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT:
The maximum amount of financial assistance eligible for the three grades of breeding
units is limited to 50% of the cost of eligible items in the unit or the amount specified
below which ever is lower.
Type of the
Breeding Unit
Grade I Grade II Grade III
Description
Micro Scale Units
- Set up as a cluster of
minimum 10 units.
Small Scale Units set up as
individual units
Larger Units set up as individual
units.
Nature of Activity
Expected
1. Grow out of fish fry
produced by Grade-2
and Grade- 3
breeding units.
2. Breeding of easy to
breed ornamental
fishes among live
bearers and egg
layers.
Breeding and grow-out of
the ornamental fishes to
saleable sizes and supply
the surplus production to
the units in grade - 1 for
grow out.
1. Breeding of the high value
ornamental fish such as Discus,
Koi Carps, Asian Arrowana,
marine ornamental fish species
and multiple species of common
fresh water ornamental fishes.
2. Supply the surplus production
to units in grade - 1 for grow out.
Quantum of
Financial
Assistance Eligible
Rs. 75,000 per breeding
unit.
Rs.2 lakh per unit. Rs. 7.5 lakh per unit.
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1.3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY
1. The beneficiary should own or should have land leased for a minimum period of 5
years.
2. A minimum ten individual units with in a maximum distance of 5 kilometers
between any two units is considered as a cluster and only the cluster with
minimum 10 units is eligible for financial assistance.
3. A minimum of seven components described under section 1.4 (Annexure – 1)
should be set up for the units under Grade II and Grade III to be eligible. Under
Grade I unit, a minimum of six components described under section 1.4
(Annexure – 1) except building for housing the tanks should be set up for the units
to be eligible.
4. The beneficiary is eligible for financial assistance only for those facilities
constructed after the issue of advance approval.
5. The Grade 2 and Grade 3 breeding units should produce a certificate from the
chartered accountant regarding the details of the cost of setting up the unit.
6. A maximum amount of Rs. 91,250 and Rs. 2,71,000 may be availed for the glass
tanks and cement tanks combined together in the Grade II and Grade III units
respectively, provided that 10% of total water volume of the unit is held in the
glass tanks.
7. For availing assistance, the beneficiaries should produce the following documents
along with the advance application form.
(i) Proof of availability of (a) land and (b) finance.
(ii) Layout of existing facility.
(iii) Certificate from the beneficiary in the prescribed format regarding
adequate supply of good quality water for the project.
8. The beneficiaries should produce the following documents along with the final
application form for availing assistance.
(i) Proof of attending training on ornamental fish breeding.
(ii) Lay – out of the unit constructed.
(iii) Bills / invoices of the expenditure incurred on the construction of the
unit.
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1.4. FACILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN EACH GRADE OF
BREEDING UNITS
Sl.
No
Essential
Items Description Rate
Grade-I
Maximum
Subsidy
amount
(Rupees)
Grade-II
Maximum
subsidy
amount
(Rupees)
Grade-III
Maximum
subsidy
amount
(Rupees)
1
Cement
Tanks
Cement tanks including
reservoir and overhead tank.
Rs.2 per
liter water
holding
30,000 50,000 90,000
2
Glass
Tanks
Glass tanks include the
aquarium stand as well.
Rs. 5.5 per
liter water
holding
capacity
11,000 41,250 1,81,500
3
Water
Supply
items
Motor & Pump, Water line
pipes, hose and its fittings
5,000 5,000 20,000
4
Electrical
Items
Wiring Materials, Lightings
and its fixtures, Power
generator, Submersible
electrical heaters
10,000 37,500 1,00,000
5
Water
Treatment
Equipments
Biological filters, Carbon
filters, UV units, Ozoniser,
RO units
5,000 37,500 1,00,000
6
Building
for housing
the tanks
Only structure with cemented,
brick walls, asbestos/metal/
RCC roofs for covering the
aquariums and cement tanks
excluding the overhead tanks
are eligible.
Rs. 400 per
square feet
_ _ 2,00,000
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Life saving
Equipments
Oxygen Cylinder, Regulator,
Aerator, Compressor/Air
blowers, Shade nets and
Netting for tanks, Hand Nets,
packing machine and
Microscope.
15,000 30,000 75,000
TOTAL 76,000 2,01,250 7,66,500
Total eligible assistance as per the scheme 75,000 2,00,000 7,50,000
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ANNEXURE - 2
2. GUIDELINES FOR AVAILING MPEDA ASSISTANCE FOR ORNAMENTAL FISH
BREEDING UNITS
The process of setting up ornamental fish breeding units under the MPEDA assistance scheme
involves 5 steps:
a) Issue of advance approval.
b) Construction of the unit.
c) Submission of final application after the completion of construction and operation of the unit.
d) Registration of the breeding unit.
e) Release of financial assistance.
2.1 Issue of Advance Approval:
2.1.1 The entrepreneur may apply for advance approval for setting up the breeding unit by
submitting the completely filled in advance approval form in the prescribed format
to (ANNEXURE – 3) the concerned field offices of MPEDA along with the
following documents.
1. Proof of availability of finance. (Annexure 3 (iii)). (NOC from the concerned
bank in case of bank loan).
2. Proof of availability of land. (Copy of purchase deed, up – to – date revenue rent
receipt. Copy of lease agreement in case of leased land).
3. Proof of adequate supply of good quality water. (Annexure 3 (ii)).
4. Layout of the existing breeding unit.
2.1.2 On receipt of this initial application, the state co - ordinators/ MPEDA officials of
the concerned state will conduct a preliminary verification of the proposed unit to
assess the genuineness of the applicant to be registered for availing the assistance
for setting up of ornamental fish breeding units. This is mainly to assess the
ownership of the breeder, infrastructure available with the breeder.
2.1.2 If the applicants satisfied the conditions prescribed in the initial application he / she
may be issued advance approval for setting up the unit with a registration number.
The registration number shall be starting from 001 prefixing the ‘code’ to each field
office as per the specified code. Eg. The first registration number being issued by
RC Vijayawada will start by ‘RC VDA- G-1 - 001. The short listed candidates will
be called for a training programme. On successful completion of the training
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programme, a project report and advance approval to set up the unit will be given to
the beneficiary.
2.2 Issue of Final Application for availing assistance.
After receiving the advance approval from MPEDA, the beneficiary is expected to start the
construction of the unit. After the construction of few tanks, broodstock may be procured
for those species which he is interested to breed and acclimatized to the local conditions so
that they will be in a position to engage in the breeding activity by the time of completion
of the unit. The beneficiaries are expected to complete the construction within 3 months.
Construction should be completed within the stipulated period given in the advance
approval from MPEDA and in case the work is not completed within the stipulated time,
the head of the office, on the request of the beneficiary in writing may allow onetime
extension of time limit. Once the construction is completed, entrepreneur may submit the
final application form as given in the ANNEXURE – 4.
2.3 Verification and scrutiny of the final application:
2.3.1 The entrepreneur/ beneficiary has to submit the completely filled final application
form in duplicate along with following documents.
1. Land possession certificate from concerned village officer.
2. Documentary proof in support of the payments made for the construction of
facilities in the unit as per the eligibility criteria.
(Refer to Annexure – 1).
3. Proof of attending training on ornamental fish breeding availed by MPEDA.
4. Layout of the newly constructed unit preferably with photos.
2.3.2 On receipt of the final application along with the necessary documents, a committee
comprising of the following members – DD/ RO/RC / AD/ SRO/SRC (Chairman),
SC (OFD) (Convener), and Representative of department of Fisheries (member) will
verify and approve the final application form. Committee or the officials deputed by
the committee will inspect the project and verify the correctness of the information
furnished in the application as well as the facilities available in the unit.
2.3.3 The quantum of eligible assistance will be calculated as per the amount expended by
each unit in lieu with the maximum eligible assistance amount permitted for each
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grade of breeding unit. Only those facilities that are constructed after the advance
approval will be considered for financial assistance.
2.4 Approval and Release of Financial Assistance:
Final application and the specified documents as recommended by the assistance committee
will be forwarded to the HO for processing and final sanction. The sanction of the
assistance will be intimated to the concerned RO/SRO/RC/SRC by HO and the sanctioned
amount (Cheque / Draft drawn in the name of the applicant) will be sent to the concerned
RO/SRO. (In case the beneficiary has availed bank loan, the assistance may be disbursed
directly to the loan account, if the beneficiary request in writing).
2.4.1 On confirmation of sanction of assistance, the concerned official from
RO/SRO/RC/SRC may forward the format of the agreement to be executed as per
the format prior to release of the assistance. A stamped receipt also may be obtained
and forward to HO along with the bond.
The above guidelines are applicable for all the applications received at RC/SRC and
RO/SRO. The procedure for availing MPEDA assistance is transparent and the interested
beneficiaries should contact the RC/SRC or RO/SRO of the concerned state.
INTERMEDIARIES ARE NOT ENTERTAINED.
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ANNEXURE - 3
APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE APPROVAL FOR SETTING UP OF
ORNAMENTAL FISH BREEDING UNITS OF CATEGORY G –I/II/III
PA
1. Full name of the applicant
2. Father’s / Spouse’s Name
3. Age
4. Gender
Male Female
5. Permanent address House No……………………………………………………………
House name…………………………………………………………
Street………………………………………………………………
Village…………………………………………………………….
Mandal/ Thaluk……………………………………….……………
Town/City……………………………………………………………
District………………………………………………………………..
State………………………………Pin code…………………………
Tel:Office………………./Res………………………..……………..
Fax………………………………Mobile……………………………
Primary e - mail ……………………………………………………...
Alternate e-mail……………………………………….……………...
Website …………………………………………….………………..
6. Present address (Address for
communication)
House No…………………………………………………………….
House name………………………………………………….………
Street…………………………………………………………………
Village………………………………………………………………..
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Code Grade
No
Paste here a copy of
your recent passport
size photograph
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Mandal/Thaluk……………………………………………………….
Town/City…………………………………………………………….
District……………………………………………………………….
State………………………Pin Code……………………………….
Tel:Office………………………../ Res……………………………
Mobile……………………………(URL removed)…………………………….
Primary e - mail………………………………………………………
Alternate e-mail………………………………………………………
Website ………………………………………………………………
7.
Proof of Identity – Copy of
Voter’s ID card/ Passport/ Photo
ID Card from the employer
should be attached.
8. Bank Account Details Type of A/C.………………………………………………………..
Name of Bank ………………………………………………………
Name of Branch …………………………………………………….
Account No…………………………………………………………..
9. Occupation
10. a. Educational qualifications of the
applicant: (Please specify if
graduates or above).
b. Whether you have undergone
any training in ornamental fish
breeding. If yes give details.
Below SSLC SSLC Higher Secondary
Graduate Post Graduate Professional
Yes No
11. Whether the applicant belongs to
Schedule caste / Backward
community. (If Yes, attach a copy
of the certificate as its proof)
Yes No
12. Whether applicant is the owner or
lessee of the site?
1. Owner 2. Lessee
13. Type of breeding unit proposed to
be constructed
Grade I Grade II Grade III
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14. Particulars of the proposed site
1. LAND:
a) Location
b) Total area and extent in each
Revenue Survey No. (square
meters).
c) Present status of site (Whether
fallow or being utilized for some
activities)(Specify)
2. WATER: (Please v )
a) Source of Water: (Please
Specify).
b) Location of the water source –
(If out side the site, specify the
distance from the border of the site
in meters).
(URL removed)ER QUALITY:
a) pH
b) Total Hardness
c) Carbonate Hardness
d) Salinity
4. ELECTRICITY BILL:
(Copy of electricity bill or any
other proof for electrical
connection).
a) Revenue village/ Mouza……………………………
b) Mandal/Thaluk………………………………………
c) District…………………………………………
Survey No./
Khata /Khatiana No. Plot/Dag No Area
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Earthen Pond 2. Open well 3. Canal
4. Stream 3. River 6. Lake
(URL removed)ers
1. Within the site Outside the site.
……………(URL removed)ers from the border of the site.
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15. Details of ornamental fish species
proposed for breeding
a) Species/ varieties.
b) Source of your brood
stock.
(Give details such as
address of the supplier etc.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
16. Experience of the applicant in
ornamental fish breeding (If he is
already doing fish breeding furnish
the following details). (Please v )
a) Details of farm location
b) Area
c) Main species / varieties
bred.
d) Production capacity of the
unit per month.
No Experience Hobbyist breeder Commercial breeder
17. Sales details
a) List the species/ varieties
sold
b) Prevailing price details
c) Buyers
18. Details of subsidy, if any availed
from MPEDA / other state
departments. (Give details)
a) Name
b) Address of the department
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c) Amount & Year.
19. Whether the applicant, his
relatives or lessee have availed
subsidy for the same purpose. If so
furnish name and address of the
beneficiary, survey No of the land,
amount availed etc.
20. a. Source of finance for the
proposed project.
b. If bank finance, give details.
1. Bank Finance (URL removed) Funds
a. Name of the bank………………………………..
b. Address of the branch…………………………….
c. Amount…………………………………………..
d. Interest Rate………………………………………
21.
Details of facilities available
No Item No/Area/Size No/Make Total
Expenditure
Other details if
any.
a. Glass tanks #
b. Cement Tanks #
c. Motor & Pump
d. Power generating set
e Water Treatment Equipments
f. Blower
g. Electrical Items
h.
Building for housing the
tanks
# Measurement and number of items at No.21, a & b should be clearly indicated in a
separate sheet with layout of the farm.
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* (i) If he is owner, the following documents are required to prove the availability of land:
Copy of a) Purchase deed b) Up-to-date revenue rent receipt.
(ii) If he is lessee, attach a copy of registered lease agreement and certificate from the
owner of the land to the effect that he has no objection to the lessee availing of the
benefits under the scheme (lease period should be for a minimum of 5 years). (A model
certificate is given in the ANNEXURE – 3 (i).
(i) NON – OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (From land owner)
I/We (Full Name & address………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………. the owner of the land (Area…………………., Survey
No………….) has leased an area ( in cents ) ………………of the above mentioned
Survey No……………… to ……………………………for the construction of the
ornamental fish breeding unit . It is certified that I/We have no objection to the lessee
availing the benefits under the scheme of MPEDA.
Place Signature:
Date Full Name:
(ii) CERTIFICATE ON AVAILABILITY OF WATER
I/We (Full Name & address)………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………..…………………….
the owner of the proposed breeding unit (Area…………………., Survey No………….)
certifies that I/We have adequate quantity of good quality water suitable for the breeding
of ornamental fishes in the proposed breeding unit under the scheme of MPEDA.
Place: Signature:
Date: Full Name:
(iii) CERTIFICATE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FINANCE
I/We (Full Name & address)……………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………. the owner of the land
(Area…………………., Survey No………….) certifies that I/We have adequate funds
of our own / we will be sanctioned a bank loan for an amount of
Rs…………(words)…………..……………(URL removed)m the……………………………... branch
of ………………(URL removed)k at an interest rate of ………….. towards construction of proposed
ornamental fish breeding unit.
Place Signature:
Date Full Name:
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DECLARATION
I/We,………………………………………………………(URL removed)er/lessee of the
above mentioned ornamental fish breeding unit certify that the particulars given in the
application and the papers attached to are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
also hereby undertake to provide additional particulars that may be called for by the
MPEDA in connection with the application.
Place Signature:
Date Full Name:
NOTE:
List of documents to be submitted along with application for advance approval
1. Proof of identity, age , community and educational qualification
2. Proof of electrical connection.
3. Documents for the proof of availability of land.
A. For Owners
(i) Copy of the land deed.
(ii) Up to date revenue rent receipt.
B. For lessee
(i) NOC from land owner.
(ii) Registered lease agreement.
4. Certificate for the proof of availability of finance. (NOC from concerned bank in case of
bank finance).
5. Certificate from the beneficiary in the prescribed format regarding adequate supply of good
quality water for the project.
6. Layout of the existing breeding unit.
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ANNEXURE - 4
FINAL APPLICATION FOR AVAILING ASSISTANCE FOR SETTING UP OF
ORNAMENTAL FISH BREEDING UNIT OF CATEGORY G-1/ G –2 / G-3
ANNEXURE
– 3
1. Full name of the applicant
2. Father’s/Spouse’s name
3. Age
4.
Gender
Male Female
5. Permanent address House No……………………………………………………………
House name…………………………………………………………
Street………………………………………………………………
Village…………………………………………………………….
Mandal/ Thaluk……………………………………….……………
Town/City……………………………………………………………
District………………………………………………………………..
State………………………………Pin code…………………………
Tel:Office………………./Res………………………..……………..
Fax………………………………Mobile……………………………
Primary e - mail ……………………………………………………...
Alternate e-mail……………………………………….……………...
Website …………………………………………….………………..
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Code Grade
No
Paste here a copy of
your recent passport
size photograph
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6. Present address House No……………………………………………………………
House name…………………………………………………………
Street………………………………………………………………
Village…………………………………………………………….
Mandal/ Thaluk……………………………………….……………
Town/City……………………………………………………………
District………………………………………………………………..
State………………………………Pin code…………………………
Tel:Office………………./Res………………………..……………..
Fax………………………………Mobile……………………………
Primary e - mail ……………………………………………………...
Alternate e-mail……………………………………….……………...
Website …………………………………………….………………..
7. Occupation
8. Proof of Identity – Copy of
votor’s ID card/ Passport/
Photo ID Card should be
attached.
9.
Type of breeding unit
constructed
Grade I Grade II Grade III
10. Bank Account Details Type of A/C.………………………………………………………..
Name of Bank ………………………………………………………
Name of Branch …………………………………………………….
Account No…………………………………………………………..
11. a. Source of finance for the
proposed project.
b. If bank finance, give
details.
1. Bank Finance (URL removed) Funds
a. Name of the bank………………………………..
b. Address of the branch…………………………….
c. Amount…………………………………………..
d. Interest Rate………………………………………
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12. Particulars of constructed
unit
1. LAND:
a) Location
b) Total area and extent in
each Revenue Survey No.
(square meters).
2. WATER:
a) Source of Water:
b) Location of the water
source – within the site/
outside the site. (Please
specify the distance)
(URL removed)ER QUALITY:
e) pH
f) Total Hardness
g) Carbonate Hardness
h) Salinity
a) Revenue village/ Mouza……………………………
b) Mandal/Thaluk………………………………………
c) District…………………………………………
Survey No./
Khata /Khatiana No. Plot/Dag No Area
1.
2.
3.
4.
(URL removed)then Pond 2. Open well 3. Canal
4. Stream 3. River 6. Lake
5. Others
1. Within the site Outside the site.
……………(URL removed)ers from the border of the site.
13. Status of the applicant.
1. Owner 2. Lessee
14. Source of brood stock
1.
2.
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3.
4.
5.
15. Main Species/ Varieties bred
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
16. Sales Details:
a) Species/Varieties
Sold
b) Domestic market
c) Prevailing price
details based on
length per piece.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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17.
Details of facilities constructed (Original bills/invoices should be attached)
No Item
No/
Area/Size
Make
Cost per
unit
Bill No & Date
Total Cost
a. Building for
housing the tanks.
b. Cement Tanks #
c. Glass tanks #
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d. Motor & Pump
e. Water supply items
i). Water line pipes.
ii). Hose and its
fittings.
f. Power generating
set
g. Electrical Items:
a. Wiring
materials.
b. Lighting and
its fixtures.
c. Submersible
electrical
heaters.
h. Water Treatment
Equipment
(Specify)
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i. Blower (Hp &
make)
j. Life saving
equipments
a. Oxygen
cylinder &
regulator.
b. Aerator.
k. Netting Materials
a. Shade nets
b. Netting for
tanks.
c. Hand nets
k Packing machine
l Microscope
# Measurement and number of items at No.17, b & c should be clearly indicated in a
separate sheet with layout of the farm.
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DECLARATION
I/We,………………………………………………………(URL removed)er/lessee of the
above mentioned ornamental fish breeding unit certify that the particulars given in the
application and the documents attached to are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I hereby undertake to provide additional particulars that may be called for by the
MPEDA in connection with the application.
Place Signature:
Date Full Name:
NOTE:
List of documents to be submitted along with final application form
1. Layout of the newly constructed unit preferably with photos showing tanks, motor, aeration
equipments, oxygen cylinder and generator.
2. Land possession certificate from concerned village officer.
3. Proof of attending training on ornamental fish breeding availed by MPEDA.
4. Documentary proof in support of the payments made for the construction of facilities in the
unit as per the eligibility criteria.
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