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Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Prawn Seed Stocking Gujarat
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
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Overview
The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and to provide employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals involved in inland fisheries activities.
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Description
The scheme “Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" with the component "Prawn Seed Stocking”, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and to provide employment to Scheduled Caste SC individuals involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, 100% assistance is provided for the cost of prawn seed and its transportation to Scheduled Caste lessees of reservoirs. 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.
Exclusions
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Benefits
• 100% assistance is given to the lessee of the reservoir of the Scheduled Caste, including the total cost of prawn seed and transportation cost.
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.
7. <br>
8. > **Preference/Reservation:**
9. The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
10. <br>
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Online
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.
Online
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…
Online
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'.
Online
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.
Online
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’.
Online
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.
Online
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.
Online
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.
Online
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.
Online
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 11: Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Online
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 get the benefit for prawn seed and its transportation cost?
A: The benefit is available only to Scheduled Caste (SC) lessees of reservoirs involved in inland fisheries activities.
<br>
Q: Is financial help given for both prawn seed and transportation?
A: Yes, 100% assistance is given, covering the full cost of prawn seed and its transportation.
<br>
Q: How often can one receive the benefit for prawn seed stocking?
A: This benefit is provided once in a year to eligible SC reservoir lessees.
<br>
Q: Can someone below 18 years of age apply for this benefit?
A: No, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible.
<br>
Q: Do I need to have a bank account to apply for this benefit?
A: Yes, the applicant must have their own bank account to receive the assistance.
<br>
Q: Is there an online platform to apply for the prawn seed benefit?
A: Yes, the application must be submitted through the iKhedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
<br>
Q: What is the main objective of giving free prawn seed and transport cost?
A: The aim is to increase fish production in reservoirs and provide employment to Scheduled Caste fishermen.
<br>
Q: Can I apply if I am part of a self-help group involved in fisheries?
A: Yes, self-help groups involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply.
<br>
Q: Will I receive cash for buying the seed or the department provides the seed directly?
A: The assistance covers the cost directly, but the mode of disbursement is not specified in the provided details.
<br>
Q: What is the duration of the assistance for prawn seed stocking?
A: The assistance for prawn seed stocking is provided for a duration of 1 year.
<br>
Q: Is the scheme only for fishermen?
A: The scheme is for Scheduled Caste individuals involved in inland fisheries activities, including fish farmers and fishermen.
<br>
The scheme “Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" with the component "Prawn Seed Stocking”, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and to provide employment to Scheduled Caste SC individuals involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, 100% assistance is provided for the cost of prawn seed and its transportation to Scheduled Caste lessees of reservoirs. 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.
Exclusions
• <br>
Benefits
• 100% assistance is given to the lessee of the reservoir of the Scheduled Caste, including the total cost of prawn seed and transportation cost.
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.
7. <br>
8. > **Preference/Reservation:**
9. The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
10. <br>
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Online
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.
Online
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…
Online
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'.
Online
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.
Online
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’.
Online
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.
Online
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.
Online
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.
Online
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.
Online
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 11: Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Online
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 get the benefit for prawn seed and its transportation cost?
A: The benefit is available only to Scheduled Caste (SC) lessees of reservoirs involved in inland fisheries activities.
<br>
Q: Is financial help given for both prawn seed and transportation?
A: Yes, 100% assistance is given, covering the full cost of prawn seed and its transportation.
<br>
Q: How often can one receive the benefit for prawn seed stocking?
A: This benefit is provided once in a year to eligible SC reservoir lessees.
<br>
Q: Can someone below 18 years of age apply for this benefit?
A: No, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible.
<br>
Q: Do I need to have a bank account to apply for this benefit?
A: Yes, the applicant must have their own bank account to receive the assistance.
<br>
Q: Is there an online platform to apply for the prawn seed benefit?
A: Yes, the application must be submitted through the iKhedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
<br>
Q: What is the main objective of giving free prawn seed and transport cost?
A: The aim is to increase fish production in reservoirs and provide employment to Scheduled Caste fishermen.
<br>
Q: Can I apply if I am part of a self-help group involved in fisheries?
A: Yes, self-help groups involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply.
<br>
Q: Will I receive cash for buying the seed or the department provides the seed directly?
A: The assistance covers the cost directly, but the mode of disbursement is not specified in the provided details.
<br>
Q: What is the duration of the assistance for prawn seed stocking?
A: The assistance for prawn seed stocking is provided for a duration of 1 year.
<br>
Q: Is the scheme only for fishermen?
A: The scheme is for Scheduled Caste individuals involved in inland fisheries activities, including fish farmers and fishermen.
<br>
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.
7
<br>
8
> **Preference/Reservation:**
9
The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
10
<br>
Benefits
100% assistance is given to the lessee of the reservoir of the Scheduled Caste, including the total cost of prawn seed and transportation cost.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity) |
| 2 | Bank Account Passbook |
| 3 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Online Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
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.
Online 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.
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…
Online 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'.
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'.
Online 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'.
5
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Online Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
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’.
Online 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’.
7
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Online Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
8
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Online Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
9
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Online Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
10
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Online Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
11
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Online Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The benefit is available only to Scheduled Caste (SC) lessees of reservoirs involved in inland fisheries activities. <br>
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