National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) Subsidy Programs
The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) extends dedicated financial and technical assistance to boost sustainable shrimp aquaculture across India. Its initiatives focus on developing and upgrading Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) shrimp hatcheries, improving brackish and coastal shrimp farming infrastructure, and promoting biosecure and disease-resilient production systems. NFDB provides subsidies for activities such as the construction and modernization of shrimp ponds, installation of aeration and water-quality management equipment, and adoption of advanced technologies like biofloc systems and efficient feed practices. Typically, the funding covers 25–40% of the total project cost, with higher support for women and SC/ST beneficiaries.
NFDB Guidelines for Coastal Aquaculture (Shrimp-related pages on p.67–107)
https://fisheries.jk.gov.in/Download/NFDB_Guidelines.pdf
Currently, NFDB is piloting a premium subsidy for aquaculture crop insurance in Andhra Pradesh, offering 20% for general category farmers and 30% for women and SC/ST farmers.