Details
The “Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies” Component of the “Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana” Scheme was launched by the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. The objective of this scheme is to provide a one-time revolving fund of ₹2,00,000/- to each eligible Primary Fishermen Cooperative Society for working capital of the society and improvement of the socio-economic status of the members in the long run. The scheme shall be implemented by the Directorate of Fisheries through the respective District Fisheries Officer.

Benefits
A one-time revolving fund of ₹2,00,000/-.
Eligibility
The applicant should be an active Primary Fisherman Cooperative Society (PFCS).
The PFCS should have completed at least 1 year from the date of its registration under “The Odisha Cooperative Societies Act-1962”.
The PFCS should be in working condition.
The PFCS should not have availed the revolving fund before.
The PFCS should be conducting Committee of Management meetings and AGB meetings in time as per the OCS Act and Rules framed there under the Bylaws of the Society.
The PFCS should have paid the Government lease value of the reservoir/ pond if taken on lease as per the Rules.
The PFCS should be able to produce last year’s audited balance sheets with Profit Loss accounts of the Society from AGCS-empanelled CA firms/auditors.

Application Process

Offline

The scheme shall be advertised through the Departmental website, newspapers and wall posters in the District and Block Fisheries Offices across the state.
Step 1: The interested PFCS should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Fisheries Officer of the concerned district.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
Passport-size photograph of the Secretary of PFCS.
Society Registration Certificate.
Resolution Copy of General Body meeting of PFCS.
Last one-year Audited Balance Sheet and Profit Loss Account.
Receipt of payment of lease value in case of reservoir-based PFCS/ Riverine PFCS/ Marine PFCS.
Joint Passbook Bank Account Number with IFSC (President and Secretary).
Joint savings account with DFO and its a/c number with IFSC code.
Aadhar copy of the president and secretary of PFCS.