Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Fishermen, SC |
| Level | State, Gujarat |
| Field | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals engaged in inland fisheries.
The scheme "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, is designed to boost inland fisheries by supporting Scheduled Caste fishermen and fish farmers. It provides assistance for fish seed rearing, stocking, and transportation, as well as financial aid for boats, nets, and fish sale equipment. Additionally, training programs with stipends are available to enhance skills and productivity in the fisheries sector.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
| Name of Component | Standard of Assistance | Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits |
| Fish Seed Rearing | Rs. 90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); Rs. 260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); Rs. 460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time: 30, 60, 90 days | 1 Year |
| Fish Seed Stocking | 100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost | 1 Year |
| Prawn Seed Stocking | 100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees | 1 Year |
| Boat & Net | 50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (Rs. 15,000/- or Rs. 7,500/-, whichever is less); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (Rs. 30,000/- or Rs. 15,000/-, whichever is less) | 6 Years |
| Fish Collection & Patrolling Boat | Fish Collection Boat: Rs. 5,00,000/- unit cost, 75% assistance (Rs. 3.75 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Four-wheel Transport Vehicle: Rs. 6,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (Rs. 4.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Three-wheel Transport Vehicle: Rs. 2,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (Rs. 1.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price) | Once in a lifetime |
| Scheme for fish sale equipments | 50% subsidy of total unit purchase cost (Rs. 15,000/- or Rs. 7,500/-) Includes: Insulated box (Rs. 1,000/-), Box (Rs. 500/-), Renkadi (Rs. 5,000/-), Weighing unit (Rs. 1,000/-) | Once in a lifetime |
| Training of Scheduled Caste trainees | Rs. 1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; Rs. 125/- per day during training | Once in a lifetime |
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Category
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- State
- Gujarat
- 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.
- The applicant should belong to the Schedule Caste(SC) category.
- Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
- The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
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Application steps
Online
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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Questions and answers
What is the objective of the "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" scheme?
The objective of the "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" scheme is to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals involved in inland fisheries.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units engaged in inland fisheries can apply. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, be above 18 years of age, and have a valid bank account.
Can a Scheduled Tribe (ST) individual apply for this scheme?
No, this scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals involved in inland fisheries.
What financial assistance is provided for fish seed rearing?
The scheme provides the following assistance for fish seed rearing:
Rs. 90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery).
Rs. 260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery).
Rs. 460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery).
Is there any support provided for fish seed stocking?
Yes, 100% assistance is provided for the cost of fish seed and transportation for Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiaries.
Does the scheme offer support for prawn seed stocking?
Yes, 100% assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) lessees for the total cost of prawn seed and transportation.
What assistance is available for purchasing boats and nets?
50% assistance is provided for the Tin Boat & Net (up to Rs. 7,500/-).
50% assistance is provided for the F.R.P. Boat & Net (up to Rs. 15,000/-).
Can the benefits of this scheme be availed more than once?
Some benefits, such as boat and net assistance and training, can be availed only once in a lifetime, while fish seed and prawn seed stocking can be availed annually.
What is the minimum time limit for reclaiming benefits?
The minimum time limit varies:
Fish seed rearing & stocking: 1 year.
Boat & net assistance: 6 years.
Fish collection and patrolling boat: Once in a lifetime.
How can an applicant apply for this scheme?
The applicant must apply online through the i-Khedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) and upload the necessary documents.
Official portal and guidelines
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Documents from the provider
- Guidelines 1 agri.gujarat.gov.in
- Guidelines 2 mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in
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Filed under
- StateGujarat642
- FieldAgriculture,Rural & Environment862
- Eligible groupFishermen114
- Eligible groupSC393
- AgencyAgriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department217
- OccupationFishermen113
- LevelState4048
- Award typeCash2722
- KeywordAgriculture300
- KeywordBoat-net4
- KeywordFarmer360
- KeywordFish Seed3
- KeywordFishing Activities6
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