CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana is a special scheme started by the Government of Chhattisgarh to support fish farmers and related groups in the state. This scheme offers a financial reward of ₹1,00,000 every year to those who do excellent work in fish farming. If you want to apply for this scheme in 2025, you can do so online at the official website agriportal.cg.nic.in before 31 August 2025.
Overview of CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana 2025
Many people involved in fish farming in India face money problems. To encourage and support fish farmers in Chhattisgarh, the state government started the CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana. This scheme gives a prize of ₹1,00,000 to individuals, organizations, or groups that show outstanding contribution in fishery activities. A selection committee reviews the applications and picks the best candidates for this award.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Scheme Details
| Scheme Name | CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana |
| Launched By | Government of Chhattisgarh |
| Department | Agriculture (Fishery) Department, Chhattisgarh |
| Beneficiaries | Fish farmers, institutions, communities, and organizations in the state |
| Purpose | To give financial help as a reward to fishery-related workers |
| Financial Aid (Award Amount) | ₹1,00,000 |
| Application Mode | Online and Offline |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2025 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Official Website | agriportal.cg.nic.in |
Main Benefits of CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana
- The scheme supports fish farmers by recognizing their efforts with ₹1,00,000 as a reward.
- It helps individuals, groups, and cooperative societies working in fish farming.
- Applying is easy and can be done through the official website online or via an offline application.
- This scheme encourages growth in the fishery sector and motivates people to keep up their work.
- It boosts the fish farming profession and provides financial help to deserving candidates.
Mukhyamantri Saksham Suraksha Yojana
Important Terms and Conditions of Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana
- Each applicant (person, organization, or cooperative society) can apply only once in this scheme.
- Applicants must submit fully filled application forms with required documents to their nearest Fishery Department office before the last date.
- Online applicants must complete their application on the official website before the deadline.
- Applicants need to upload photos or videos as proof of their work in fish farming.
- The fishery department will review applications, and the selection committee’s decision is final.
- Selected candidates will receive ₹1,00,000 as financial help.
- If you want more details about the rules, contact the district fishery department office or visit the official website.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria for CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana 2025
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
- Only people involved in fish farming can apply.
- Applicants can apply only once in their lifetime.
- Applicants must have shown significant achievement in fish development or fish farming.
- Eligible applicants include fishermen, cooperative societies, farmers, and organizations connected to fishery.
- They should be involved in fish seed production, increasing fish yield (minimum 3,000 kg/hectare), or related activities.
- People involved in poultry, duck, pig, or dairy farming along with fish farming are also eligible.
- Organizations working on aquatic ecosystem development or protecting endangered fish species can apply.
- Fish farmers working on disease prevention and related resources are eligible for benefits.
Chhattisgarh Dhan Laxmi Yojana
Documents Needed for Application
- Aadhaar Card
- Residency Certificate of Chhattisgarh
- Photographs or videos showing excellent work in fish farming
- Bank Account Details
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Income Certificate
How to Apply Online for CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana 2025?
- Visit the official Fishery Department website: agriportal.cg.nic.in
- On the homepage, find and click the link for ‘Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana Application Notification’.
- The application form will open; fill in all the details carefully.
- Upload all necessary documents and proofs as asked in the form.
- Click the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application.
- This finishes your online application for the CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana 2025.
How to Apply Offline for CG Matsya Vikas Puraskar Yojana 2025?
- Get the application form for free from your district fishery department office.
- Fill in all the details on the form carefully.
- Attach photographs or videos proving your excellent work in fish farming.
- Submit the completed form to the Joint Director, Deputy Director, or Assistant Director of the fishery department in your district.
- If you want information about your application or award, contact officials at the district fishery office or block-level fishery inspectors.