Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Jharkhand Mines Transformed to Fish Farms, Boosts Economy
In Jharkhand, old coal mines that were not being used have been turned into fish farms.
People are now making money by raising fish in these mines, with help from the government.
The government gives them money and support through a program called PMMSY.
This has created jobs and helped many families earn a living by selling fish to nearby areas.
It's a way to use old mining sites and create a new way to make money.
Abandoned coal mines in Jharkhand are being transformed into fish farms.
Cage fish farming provides livelihoods and generates income for local residents.
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) supports this initiative.
Fish produced is sold in Jharkhand and neighboring Bihar districts.
Many families are earning between Rs 1.5 and Rs 2 lakh annually through fish farming.
- Who
- Local residents and families with support from the government.
- What
- Transformation of abandoned coal mines into fish farms for cage fish farming.
- When
- Pilot project in 2013-14, PMMSY supporting the initiative.
- Where
- Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- To provide livelihoods and create a sustainable economy in resource-depleted areas.
- Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
- Location
- Ramgarh, Jharkhand
- Beneficiaries' Income
- Rs 1.5 - Rs 2 lakh annually
- Species Cultivated
- Fish
- Transport Aid
- Insulated van for fish transport
- Annual Fish Production
- 40 to 60 tonnes