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Fish farming
Grow fish in ponds or tanks with PMMSY support.
Money to start
Up to ₹5 lakh
Time it needs
25 to 40 hours a week
Risk
Medium
Works from home
Mostly outside
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The short version. The full Assess, Run and Nurture steps for this way are being written.
Pond and tank fish farming can be profitable with the right species, water and feed. PM Matsya Sampada Yojana gives subsidy for ponds, biofloc units and cold chain. Disease and water quality are the main risks.
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