Details
The “Atma Nirbhar Matsya Palan Yojana (ANMPY)” was launched by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. It aims to promote self-reliant fish farming practices and enhance income generation among Scheduled Tribe (ST) beneficiaries through aquaculture activities. Under this flagship scheme, a credit-linked front-ended subsidy is provided for fisheries development to individual farmers, Self Help Groups (SHGs), and Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Arunachal Pradesh.

Scheme Implementation
The scheme is implemented by the District Fisheries Development Officers (DFDOs), under the supervision of District Level Screening Committees (DLSCs).

Benefits:
45% Government Subsidy.
45% Bank Loan (credit-linked).
10% Beneficiary Contribution.

Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria for Individual Farmers
The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) of Arunachal Pradesh.
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
The applicant must be between 18 to 60 years of age.
The applicant must not be a bank defaulter.
The applicant must not be a government servant.
The applicant must have experience in fisheries or aquaculture.
The applicant must have sufficient and suitable land for aquaculture activity.
Eligibility Criteria for Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
SHGs must be affiliated with APRSLM (Arunachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission).
SHGs under NERCOMP (for Changlang) are also eligible.
SHGs must be actively engaged in fisheries or aquaculture.
Eligibility Criteria for Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs)
The FPO must be registered.
The FPO must have at least 100 shareholders.
The FPO must have at least one audited balance sheet.
Only FPOs engaged in fisheries/aquaculture are eligible.

Application Process
LINK- https://agri.arunachal.gov.in/atmanirbhar_yojana/
Online
Offline

Interested and eligible students need to apply online on the Atma Nirbhar Yojana portal.
New User Registration
Select the “Login” option.
Subsequently, click on the “Register Here” link.
Complete the registration form with the requisite details, including your name, Aadhaar card number, email ID, and mobile number.
Establish a password for your account.
Upon successful registration, the applicant will receive a User ID and password.

Login & Application Process:
Log in using the provided User ID and password to access the application form.
Fill in the complete application form.
Upload the required documents, including a photograph, caste certificate, residential certificate, and land ownership proof, etc.
Submit the application form.

Documents Required
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
ST Certificate
Domicile Certificate/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
Proof of Land Holding (LPC/Certificate from Administrative Officer) (Annexure-I Enclosed)
Photocopy of 1st page of Bank Passbook
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Agri/Allied Department
Any Other Document if Required