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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. Functioning under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, NFDB works with state fisheries departments and financial institutions to expand shrimp aquaculture, increase productivity, and reinforce India’s leadership in farmed shrimp exports.

NFDB Guidelines for Coastal Aquaculture (Shrimp-related pages on p.67–107)
https://fisheries.jk.gov.in/Download/NFDB_Guidelines.pdf

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