Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish Collection Cum Patrolling Boat Gujarat

Description
The scheme "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" with the component of "Fish Collection Cum Patrolling Boat" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production in reservoirs and provide employment to Scheduled Caste SC individuals engaged in inland fisheries. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for purchasing fish collection cum patrolling boats, thereby supporting SC leaseholders involved in reservoir-based fisheries. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat. Objectives: - To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to scheduled caste SC people involved in inland fisheries activities. - To boost fish farming or fishing activities in freshwater bodies by scheduled caste SC fish farmers and fishermen. - Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries through scheduled caste SC fish farmers and fishermen. - The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

Benefits
• The unit cost to Scheduled Caste Leaseholders is ₹5,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹3,75,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is less.
• The Unit cost for a four-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish to a Scheduled Caste lessee is ₹6,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹4,50,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower.
• The Unit cost for a Three-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish to a Scheduled Caste lessee is ₹2,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹1,50,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
2. The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
3. The applicant should be involved in inland fisheries activities.
4. The applicant can be an individual, a society, a self-help group, an association, a reservoir monopoly, or a private unit.
5. The applicant must have a bank account in their own name.
6. The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
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9. The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
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Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.

Step 2: 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.
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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: 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 A…
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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: 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'.
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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'.

Step 5: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
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Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.

Step 6: 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’.
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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 7: Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
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Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.

Step 8: Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
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Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.

Step 9: Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
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Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.

Step 10: Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
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Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.

Step 11: Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
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Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.

Required Documents
• Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
• Bank Account Passbook
• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the benefit related to the fish collection cum patrolling boat?
A: Only Scheduled Caste (SC) leaseholders involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply for this benefit.
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Q: Is there any age limit to apply for assistance for a fish collection cum patrolling boat?
A: Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible.
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Q: Can a group or society apply for assistance under this component?
A: Yes, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units involved in inland fisheries can apply.
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Q: Can this assistance be availed more than once?
A: No, this assistance is available only once in a lifetime.
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Q: Is a bank account mandatory to receive the subsidy?
A: Yes, the beneficiary must have their own bank account to receive the subsidy.
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Q: Which documents are accepted as proof of identity for this benefit?
A: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Passport can be submitted as proof of identity.
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Q: Is a caste certificate required to apply for the subsidy?
A: Yes, a Scheduled Caste certificate is mandatory to avail the benefits under this component.
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Q: Can I apply if I do not hold a lease in a reservoir?
A: No, only Scheduled Caste leaseholders in reservoirs are eligible for this specific assistance.
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Q: Where can the application for the subsidy be submitted?
A: The application must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
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Q: Can an individual apply directly for the benefit without going through any organization?
A: Yes, individual SC leaseholders involved in inland fisheries can apply directly.
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Q: Are inland fisheries activities mandatory to avail this benefit?
A: Yes, the applicant must be involved in inland fisheries activities to be eligible.
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