Ornamental Fish Unit for ₹3 lakh: Cost & Subsidy (2026)

As per the government model report, the basic Ornamental Fish Unit (1 backyard unit) costs ₹3 lakh. A small backyard unit to raise colourful fish. 40% subsidy, 60% for women/SC/ST (PMMSY) — up to ₹1.2

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Ornamental Fish Unit for ₹3 lakh, about ₹1.2 lakh subsidy
Ornamental Fish Unit · Basic unit
₹3 lakhto start
1 backyard unitCapacity
40%Subsidy
90%Bank loan up to
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As per the government model report, the basic Ornamental Fish Unit (1 backyard unit) costs ₹3 lakh. A small backyard unit to raise colourful fish. 40% subsidy, 60% for women/SC/ST (PMMSY) — up to ₹1.2 lakh support; your share is about ₹30 thousand. The report's selling prices look higher than today's market, so check profit with your district's prices.

Source: West Bengal Dept of Fisheries – PMMSY project format · Utkrishi Team · 01-10-2026

01Where will the money come from?

Total cost ₹3 lakh

₹30 thousandYour share10%
₹1.5 lakhBank loan50%
₹1.2 lakhSubsidy40%

From your pocket only ₹30 thousand — the subsidy is credited to your loan account.

02How much will it earn?

We are not showing profit yet. The selling prices in the government report look higher than today's market, so the estimate could be wrong.

Profit depends on these 3 things

  • Raw material/input prices in your district
  • At what price and to whom you will sell
  • How many days a year and at what capacity the unit runs

Send us your district's prices — we will work out the real numbers.

035 steps to start

  1. Get trainedLearn the work, find buyers
  2. Prepare the siteShed/room, power, water
  3. Get a DPR madeProject report as the bank needs it
  4. Apply for loan + subsidy40% subsidy, 60% for women/SC/ST (PMMSY)
  5. Produce and sellAfter fixing numbers with your prices
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04Who is it right for?

People who want to work from home
People linked to aquarium shops
Women and youth

053 mistakes that cause losses

Trusting the report's high profits
Ignoring water quality
Not talking to shops beforehand

06Frequently asked questions

How big is the unit?

The PMMSY backyard unit model costs ₹3 lakh.

What government support is there for the Ornamental Fish Unit?

40% of unit cost; 60% for women, SC, ST. With a bank loan or own funds.

How much can the Ornamental Fish Unit earn?

The report's prices look high; we work out the numbers with your district's raw-material and selling prices.

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Source: West Bengal Dept of Fisheries – PMMSY project format · PIB – PMMSY
Last checked: 01-10-2026. Figures are based on government model reports and are indicative; get fresh quotes and local prices before the DPR. The bank decides the loan/subsidy — we help you prepare. Depends on the scheme continuing.
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