The state government has taken an important step to organize and strengthen fisheries in Bihar. The National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) has been launched under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Co-Scheme. This platform will give digital identity to unorganized fishermen and help them get direct benefits of government schemes. This step will not only bring economic growth for fish farmers in Bihar but also make fisheries a systematic and modern business.

NFDP: Digital Change in Fisheries

The main aim of this digital platform, run by the Fisheries Division of the Department of Animal and Fisheries Resources, is to bring fishermen, fish farmers, and support workers into one system. Through NFDP, digital ID cards are being given to fish farmers so they can easily get government schemes. Registration on this platform is compulsory. With this, fishermen are also getting help in training, financial information, and business planning.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Co-Scheme, a grant of up to 35% is also being given to Self Help Groups (SHGs), small enterprises, cooperatives, and fish farmers’ groups. This grant is helping to increase production and improve quality in fisheries.

Benefits for Fishermen

To register on NFDP, interested people or groups can log in to https://nfdp.dof.gov.in
or visit the nearest District Fisheries Office. After registration, fishermen will get a digital ID card. With this, they can get subsidies, loans, and training programs.

So far, more than 1.23 lakh fish farmers in Bihar have registered on NFDP. This shows that the state is moving fast in digital adoption. The platform is helping fishermen earn more and make fish farming a profitable business.

Fish farming is an important source of income in Bihar, but it faces many problems as it is an unorganized sector. NFDP is solving these problems by giving digital identity, helping in marketing, increasing production, and adopting new technology.

The Bihar government wants to develop fish farming not only as a traditional job but also as a modern and profitable business. With NFDP and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Co-Scheme, strong steps are being taken to improve the lives of fishermen and strengthen the rural economy.

What fishermen should do:

  1. Register on the NFDP portal and get a digital ID card.
  2. Get information from the District Fisheries Office.
  3. Join training programs and learn new methods.
  4. Use performance grants and other benefits.
  5. For more details, visit https://nfdp.dof.gov.in
    Or contact your District Fisheries Office.