In today's development-driven society, both people and organizations must be able to create a project proposal that is both economically feasible and scientifically sound. This Practical Manual on Project Formulation and Finance is a thorough manual for comprehending the steps involved in creating a Detailed Project Report (DPR), which is an essential document for obtaining funding, carrying out developmental projects, and guaranteeing sustainability over the long run.With a focus on accuracy, clarity, and real-world application, this book offers a methodical framework for creating project proposals. From project conception to planning, budgeting, risk assessment, and financial management, it covers every stage of a project's lifespan. The handbook is enhanced with practical examples, templates, and checklists to help professionals and students create technically competent and financially viable DPRs.

Nandkishor Atmaram in gole is a Fisheries Science professional currently serving as a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert under the FIDF scheme at NFDB, Hyderabad (since 2024). He holds a B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. in Fishery Biology, and a Ph.D. in Fisheries Resource Management. With over nine years of experience, he has worked with NGOs and government bodies, earning recognition such as the Champions of Hope 2019 award and a Gold Medal from the Zoological Society of India. Dr. Ingole holds two patents and has authored 19+ research papers, four book chapters, and other scientific publications.

Ajaya Kumar Rout an ICMR-Senior Research Fellow at the College of Fisheries, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, specializes in cutting-edge areas of research including Next Generation Sequencing, Metagenomics, Transcriptomics, Genomics, Structural Bioinformatics, and Population Genetics.

Bijay Kumar Behera born on April 18, 1969, in Balasore, Odisha, is a distinguished fisheries scientist with over three decades of academic and research experience. He holds a B.F.Sc. and M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture from OUAT, Bhubaneswar, and a Ph.D. in Inland Aquaculture from ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai. He further pursued post-doctoral research at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. Currently serving as Chief Executive, National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad. Dr. B.K. Behera has held key scientific positions at ICAR institutes, including Head of Division at ICAR-CIFRI. His contributions to aquaculture, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and biosensors have earned him prestigious awards such as the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award, Dr. HiralalChoudhuri Award, and international fellowships from Japan and Australia.

Awards/Honours: ICAR-CIFRI Scientist of the Year Award, 2019; Best Scientist Award, 2020 of Society of Fisheries and Life Sciences; Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Best Indian Fisheries Scientist Award, 2020; Dr. HiralalChoudhuri Award, 2020 of IFSI; Prof. Har Swarup Medal Award, 2017 of Zoological Society of India; KrushiPrativaSamman, 2018 of Orissa KrushakSamaj; Monbukagakusho-MEXT Fellowship, 2003 of Government of Japan; Endeavour Award, 2018 of Government of Australia.

Gaurav Nurhari Lanjewar is Fisheries Science Scholar, currently serving as Consultant Grade-I, under Entrepreneur Model of PMMSY Scheme at National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad. He holds a B.F.Sc. degree in Fishery Science from MAFSU, Nagpur (2021), an M.F.Sc. in Fisheries Resource Management from Dr. BSKKV, Dapoli (2023). having specialization in Fisheries Biology, Resource Management, Truss Morphometric Analysis and also having experience in handholding for Fish Farmers and Fishers in Schemes like PMMSY, NFDP & PMKSSY.

Karankumar K. Ramteke is a scientist at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, working in the Department of Fisheries Resource Management. With experience in fisheries science, he focuses on sustainable fishery management, aquatic ecology, and conservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Resource Management from ICAR-CIFE, where his research combined sea-truth and remote sensing data to study trawl fisheries off the Mumbai coast.

Ramteke’s work covers a wide range of areas, including fish stock assessment, dam ecosystem studies, species distribution, and microplastic impacts on fish. He uses geospatial tools and statistical methods in his research. His studies contribute to practical solutions for fisheries conservation and have supported efforts to improve fisheries policies and ecosystem health across India.

1. Introduction

2. Components of Project Formulation

3. Project Finance

4. Template for Preparation of DPR for Fisheries Projects