To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas

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GujaratAgriculture Farmer Fish Farming
  • Scheme For: Infra
  • Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
  • Tags: Agriculture, Farmer, Fish Farming

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish seed production and promote inland fisheries in non-tribal areas.

To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas - Introduction

The scheme "To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to enhance fish seed production and promote inland fisheries in non-tribal areas. It provides financial assistance for fish farming, fish seed rearing, and procurement of essential fisheries equipment, benefiting individuals, societies, and self-help groups involved in inland fisheries.

Benefits

Component Name Standard of Assistance Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming Benefits
Fish Seed Rearing ₹90/- per 1000 (spawn to fry) ₹260/- per 1000 (fry to fingerlings) ₹460/- per 1000 (spawn to fingerlings) 1 Year
Fish Seed/Prawn Seed Stocking 50% subsidy on cost and transportation 1 Year
Boat & Net Assistance 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- for Tin Boat-Net, ₹15,000/- for FRP Boat-Net 6 Years
Assistance to Backward Women for Fish Sale Equipment 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- Once in a Lifetime
Plastic Crates 50% subsidy up to ₹600/- per unit 5 Years
Aerator Assistance 50% subsidy up to ₹50,000/- 5 Years
Fish Collection cum Patrolling Boat 50% subsidy up to ₹2,50,000/- Once in a Lifetime
Insulated Box 50% subsidy, up to ₹15,000/- 5 Years
Fish Cage Culture 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹1,20,000/- 60% subsidy (SC/ST) up to ₹1,80,000/- 3 Years
Assistance to Pagadia Fishermen 90% subsidy up to ₹13,500/- 3 Years
New Fish Pond Construction 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹2,80,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹4,20,000/- Once in a Lifetime
Input Assistance 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹60,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹90,000/- Once in a Lifetime
Mobile Laboratory Van 50% subsidy up to ₹5,00,000/- Once in a Lifetime
Fish Seed Hatchery 50% subsidy up to ₹12,50,000/- Once in a Lifetime

Eligibility

  • Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
  • The applicant should be a Fisherman.
  • Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
  • Applicant must have own private land/leased land to avail new pond construction assistance for fish farming (In case of two or more land holders consent form of other land holders must be submitted).
  • The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.

Exclusions

Application Process

  • Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
  • Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
  • Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
  • Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
  • Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
  • Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
  • Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
  • Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
  • Contact Us: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.

Downloads & Media

EXTERNAL LINK
Guidelines 1
EXTERNAL LINK
Guidelines 2