Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture

The scheme "Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to enhance the income of brackish water fishermen by promoting modern shrimp farming techniques, improving disease control methods, increasing employment, and boosting shrimp exports. The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of subsidies for shrimp farm development, equipment purchase, and related activities.

Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceRemarks****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsSubsidy on purchase of Aerator50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.50, 000/- or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned. Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner Once in 3 yearsSubsidy on Construction of New shrimp farm 50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.7.00 lakh per Hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned. Subsidy is given to land owner or beneficiary should have land on lease for 10 years. If govt. land is allotted by collector then land allotment order must be enclosed with applicatioOnce in lifetimeSubsidy on Renovation of shrimp farm Subsidy on unit cost of Rs.20, 000/- Per hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned. Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner Once in 3 yearsSubsidy on Bird Fencing / Dog FencingFor bird fencing 50% subsidy of unit cost of Rs. 10,000/- per hector. For Dog fencing 50% subsidy of unit cost of Rs. 25,000/- per hector.Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner Once in 3 yearsSubsidy on purchase of shrimp feed and seed 50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.3.00 lakh per Hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner Once in 3 yearsSea weed cultureFor Tube net:- 50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.8000/- or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned. For Raft:- 50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.3000/- or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned.Subsidy on purchasing of tube net/Raft is given for culture of the sea weed. Once in 3 yearsconstruction of Effluent Treatment System (ETS)50% of unit cost of Rs. 11,00,000/- per hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctionedSubsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner Once in lifetimeShrimp Hatchery50% of unit cost of Rs. 400.00 lakh or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned Subsidy is given to land owner or beneficiary should have land on lease for 10 years. The production capacity of the shrimp hatchery must be 100 million P.L/ year.Once in lifetime

• The applicant must have own land or government-allotted land for shrimp farming.
• Shrimp Farm of the Beneficiary should have been registered with coastal aquaculture authority or beneficiary should have been applied for it.
• The beneficiary must have his own bank account.
• The applicant must provide valid identity proof (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or Passport).

Online application

Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://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 and submit Related Documents through to concern Taluka office.

Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx

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