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

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.

Component Name****Standard of Assistance Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming BenefitsFish Seed Rearing ₹90/- per 1000 (spawn to fry) ₹260/- per 1000 (fry to fingerlings) ₹460/- per 1000 (spawn to fingerlings) 1 YearFish Seed/Prawn Seed Stocking 50% subsidy on cost and transportation 1 YearBoat & Net Assistance 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- for Tin Boat-Net, ₹15,000/- for FRP Boat-Net 6 YearsAssistance to Backward Women for Fish Sale Equipment 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- Once in a LifetimePlastic Crates 50% subsidy up to ₹600/- per unit 5 YearsAerator Assistance 50% subsidy up to ₹50,000/- 5 YearsFish Collection cum Patrolling Boat 50% subsidy up to ₹2,50,000/- Once in a LifetimeInsulated Box 50% subsidy, up to ₹15,000/- 5 YearsFish Cage Culture 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹1,20,000/- 60% subsidy (SC/ST) up to ₹1,80,000/- 3 YearsAssistance to Pagadia Fishermen 90% subsidy up to ₹13,500/- 3 YearsNew Fish Pond Construction 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹2,80,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹4,20,000/- Once in a LifetimeInput Assistance 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹60,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹90,000/- Once in a LifetimeMobile Laboratory Van 50% subsidy up to ₹5,00,000/- Once in a LifetimeFish Seed Hatchery 50% subsidy up to ₹12,50,000/- Once in a Lifetime

• 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.

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.

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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