Nilgiris farmers can apply for fish-farming input subsidy by 6 November
The Nilgiris has a target of five farm-pond fish-farming units under the 2026–27 Agriculture Budget scheme. Eligible applicants must submit documents in person at the Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department office in Udhagamandalam by 5 pm on 6 November.
Published: 31 October 2026, 5:58 AM IST
Farmers in the Nilgiris who have farm ponds measuring between 250 and 1,000 square metres can apply for input assistance under a fish-farming scheme announced in the 2026–27 Agriculture Budget. The district has been allotted a target of five units, according to District Press Release No. 538 dated 28 October 2026.
How to apply
Applicants must submit the application in person at the Assistant Director’s office, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, near the Central Bus Stand, Udhagamandalam – 643001. The application must reach the office by 5:00 pm on 6 November 2026.
Documents to submit
- Completed application form
- Copy of Aadhaar card
- Copy of family card
- Copy of bank passbook
- Copy of land patta
- Adangal (land revenue record)
Contact: 0423-2443946.
The district notice specifies the five-unit target and the eligible farm-pond size. It does not state the amount or percentage of assistance per applicant.
Source
Nilgiris District Administration, Press Release No. 538, 28 October 2026. Official notice · Original PDF.
