Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries

Description
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.

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Benefits
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• **Name of Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Fish Seed Rearing₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time: 30, 60, 90 days1 YearFish Seed Stocking100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost1 YearPrawn Seed Stocking100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees1 YearBoat &amp;amp;amp;amp; Net50% assistance for Tin Boat &amp;amp;amp;amp; Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat &amp;amp;amp;amp; Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less)6 YearsFish Collection &amp;amp;amp;amp; Patrolling BoatFish Collection Boat: ₹5,00,000/- unit cost, 75% assistance (₹3.75 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Four-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹6,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹4.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Three-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹2,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹1.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price)Once in a lifetimeScheme for fish sale equipments50% subsidy of total unit purchase cost (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-) Includes: Insulated box (₹1,000/-), Box (₹500/-), Renkadi (₹5,000/-), Weighing unit (₹1,000/-)Once in a lifetimeTraining of Scheduled Caste trainees₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during trainingOnce in a lifetime<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
2. - The applicant should be a Fisherman.
3. - The applicant should belong to the Schedule Caste(SC) category.
4. - Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
5. - The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.

Required Documents
• Aadhar card.
• Quotation.
• Caste certificate.
• Passport size photo.
• Bank passbook/ cancelled cheque.
• Ration card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" scheme?
A: 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.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: 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.

Q: Can a Scheduled Tribe (ST) individual apply for this scheme?
A: No, this scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals involved in inland fisheries.

Q: What financial assistance is provided for fish seed rearing?
A: The scheme provides the following assistance for fish seed rearing:

[?]90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery).
[?]260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery).
[?]460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery).

Q: Is there any support provided for fish seed stocking?
A: Yes, 100% assistance is provided for the cost of fish seed and transportation for Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiaries.

Q: Does the scheme offer support for prawn seed stocking?
A: Yes, 100% assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) lessees for the total cost of prawn seed and transportation.

Q: What assistance is available for purchasing boats and nets?
A: 50% assistance is provided for the Tin Boat & Net (up to [?]7,500/-).
50% assistance is provided for the F.R.P. Boat & Net (up to [?]15,000/-).

Q: Can the benefits of this scheme be availed more than once?
A: 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.

Q: What is the minimum time limit for reclaiming benefits?
A: 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.

Q: How can an applicant apply for this scheme?
A: The applicant must apply online through the i-Khedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) and upload the necessary documents.