Bilaspur sits on the Govind Sagar reservoir with substantial freshwater fish production plus emerging water-sports tourism. A small fish-processing unit plus a water-sports operator captures both streams from a shared base.
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Bilaspur's Govind Sagar (Bhakra reservoir) has 168 sq km of water surface with significant freshwater fish production — silver carp, common carp, mahseer. Tourism around the reservoir is growing — water-sports, sunset cruises, fishing camps. A small operator running fish processing (cleaning, freezing, retail packs to Shimla and Chandigarh hotels) plus a water-sports outfitter captures both economies.
Capex of 10-22 lakh covers fish-processing equipment, freezer, water-sports gear, safety equipment, and 4 months of working capital. PMMSY (fish value-add at 60% subsidy for women/SC/ST) plus NEC's tourism subsidy fund the build. Hard parts: managing two operations, seasonal water-sports business (Apr-Oct only), and reaching the right buyers for fish. Start with fish processing (steady demand); water-sports in year 2.
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