Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Fishermen, ST |
| Level | State, Gujarat |
| Field | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| How to apply | Online |
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Overview

The scheme aims to boost fish production and provide employment through inland fisheries. Under this scheme, Financial assistance is provided as a scholarship to tribal trainees undergoing fisheries training.
The scheme “Training of Tribal Trainees” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide training to Scheduled Tribe individuals involved in inland fisheries to enhance their capacity and skill set. The training is conducted at tribal area training centres run by the Fisheries Department, located in Khedbrahma, Kadana, Chhota Udepur, Rajpipla, Madhuban, and Ukai.
Objectives:
- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in freshwater bodies.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe fishermen in the state and increase fish production.
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Commissioner Of Fisheries |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
A trainee is paid a scholarship of Rs. 2,000/- per month for three months, amounting to a total of Rs. 6,000/-.
Training Details
Duration: 3 months
Location: Tribal area training centers run by the Fisheries Department at Khedbrahma, Kadana, Chhota Udepur, Rajpipla, Madhuban, and Ukai.
Conditions for Receiving Benefits: A trainee is eligible for the scholarship only if they maintain a minimum of 60% attendance during the training period.
Validity: The benefit is available once in a lifetime for each eligible trainee.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Category
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- State
- Gujarat
- The applicant must be 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 must be from the Scheduled Tribe community.
- The applicant must be above 18 years.
- The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account.
- The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
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Application steps
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Enter the 'Company Name' and Address if you have selected 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type. And for all select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and E-mail address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. 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 the "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 printout of the confirmed application.
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Questions and answers
Who is eligible to apply for the training provided under this scheme?
Only Scheduled Tribe individuals who are involved in inland fisheries activities and are above 18 years of age are eligible for the training component.
Where is the training for tribal trainees conducted?
The training is conducted at tribal area training centres run by the Fisheries Department, located in Khedbrahma, Kadana, Chhota Udepur, Rajpipla, Madhuban, and Ukai.
What is the duration of the fisheries training provided to tribal beneficiaries?
The duration of the training for tribal trainees under this scheme is three months.
Is attendance mandatory to receive the training scholarship?
Yes, the trainee must have a minimum of 60% attendance during the training period to be eligible for the scholarship.
Can a person receive this training scholarship more than once?
No, this benefit is available only once in a lifetime to each eligible trainee.
Is there a requirement for having a bank account to receive the scholarship?
Yes, the applicant must have their own bank account to receive the training scholarship.
Is a Scheduled Tribe certificate required to apply for the training?
Yes, a valid Scheduled Tribe certificate is mandatory to avail the benefit under the tribal trainee training component.
How can I apply for the training programme under this scheme?
Applications must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Do I need to register online before applying for the training?
Yes, beneficiaries are required to register online on the iKhedut portal to avail of the benefit.
What identification documents are needed to apply for the training?
Applicants must have any one of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Passport as identity proof.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Apply on ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines agri.gujarat.gov.in
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Filed under
- StateGujarat642
- FieldAgriculture,Rural & Environment862
- Eligible groupFishermen114
- Eligible groupST341
- AgencyAgriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department217
- OccupationFishermen113
- LevelState4048
- Award typeCash2722
- KeywordFish58
- KeywordFish Activities8
- KeywordFish Production23
- KeywordFishermen63
- KeywordScheduled Tribes25
- KeywordTraining209
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