Brakish Water Shrimp Subsidy in West Bengal

The NABARD unit cost for Brakish Water Shrimp in West Bengal is ₹3,55,900 (specification: P.monodon with diesel pumpset). This is the benchmark amount banks use when sanctioning a term loan for this activity. The actual subsidy you receive depends on the scheme — typically 25–50% of the unit cost.

The specification "P.monodon with diesel pumpset" defines the exact scale or parameters of the investment — such as area in hectares, capacity in litres per day, number of animals, or structural dimensions. NABARD unit costs are tied to this specification; a different scale may have a different unit cost. If your project differs, ask your bank to use the nearest applicable NABARD benchmark.

Step 1: Prepare a DPR for Brakish Water Shrimp using the NABARD unit cost of ₹3,55,900 as the benchmark. Step 2: Visit a nationalised bank or RRB in West Bengal with land records, Aadhaar, and the DPR. Step 3: The bank appraises and routes the subsidy claim through the Fisheries department. Step 4: After physical verification, the subsidy is deposited into your loan account. Total processing time is typically 30–60 days.

Brakish Water Shrimp falls under the Fisheries category. Relevant central schemes include Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Check the Apply section below for the specific portal and nodal department in West Bengal.

West Bengal offers ₹3,55,900 for Brakish Water Shrimp, which is among the higher rates across Indian states. The compare table below shows the exact amount in each state where NABARD has published a unit cost for this activity.

NABARD-linked term loans for fisheries investments like Brakish Water Shrimp typically have a repayment period of 5–9 years (including a moratorium of 1–2 years). The moratorium aligns with the gestation period of the investment — for example, a fruit orchard may take 3 years to yield income, so repayment begins after that. Exact tenure depends on your bank and the specific scheme.