Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing - Gujarat

Description
The scheme "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" with the component of Fish Seed Rearing, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to Scheduled Caste SC people involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, monetary assistance is provided for fish seed rearing to individuals, societies, self-help groups SHGs , associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units. 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 schedule caste SC people involved in inland fisheries activities. - To boost fish farming or fishing activities in fresh water bodies by schedule caste SC fish farmers and fishermen. - Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries through schedule 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
• Assistance of ₹90/- per 1,000 nos.
• Minimum 30% recovery is required.
• Each beneficiary will be allocated 3,00,000 spawn.
• The rearing time is 30 days.
• Assistance of ₹260/- per 1,000 nos.
• Minimum 35% recovery is required.
• Each beneficiary will be allocated 2,00,000 fry.
• The rearing time is 60 days.
• Assistance of ₹460/- per 1,000 nos.
• Minimum 12% recovery is required.
• Each beneficiary will be allocated 5,00,000 spawn.
• The rearing time is 90 days.
• The benefit can be reclaimed after a minimum of 1 year.

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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8. > **Preference/Reservation:**
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: What is the primary goal of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units involved in inland fisheries can avail the benefits of the scheme, provided they are Scheduled Caste fishermen.
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Q: What are the specific age requirements for an applicant?
A: An applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
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Q: Is there any specific community eligible to receive support for fish seed rearing?
A: Yes, the assistance is provided exclusively to individuals from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community involved in inland fisheries.
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Q: What are the types of fish seed rearing supported under this scheme?
A: The scheme supports spawn to fry, fry to fingerling, and spawn to fingerling fish seed rearing activities.
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Q: How many fish seeds are allocated to each beneficiary under this scheme?
A: Each beneficiary is allotted 3,00,000 spawn for spawn to fry, 2,00,000 fry for fry to fingerling, and 5,00,000 spawn for spawn to fingerling.
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Q: Is there a time limit for reapplying for this benefit?
A: Yes, a minimum of 1 year must pass before reclaiming benefits under the scheme.
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Q: Is it mandatory to have a bank account to receive the benefit?
A: Yes, the applicant must have a bank account in their name to receive the financial assistance.
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Q: Can I apply offline for this benefit?
A: No, applications are accepted only through the iKhedut online portal.
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Q: What is the expected duration of fish seed rearing supported under the scheme?
A: The rearing duration depends on the component: 30 days for spawn to fry, 60 days for fry to fingerling, and 90 days for spawn to fingerling.
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