PMMSY: Construction of Ice Plant/Storage of Minimum 10 Tonne Capacity - Gujarat

Description
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY ” with the component of "Construction of Ice Plant/storage of minimum 10 tonne capacity", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernize cold storage and ice plant facilities to preserve fish in healthy condition and ensure hygienic delivery to consumers. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for the construction of ice plants/storage units of a minimum 10-tonne capacity, enabling fishermen and fish sellers to maintain the freshness of fish and improve income opportunities. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments. Objective of the scheme - Marine production in the Gujarat state is one of the leading in the country. The state lags behind in exports due to non-norms. So cold storage/ice plant modernization is necessary to keep the fish in healthy condition. - Insulated vehicle, three wheeler with ice box including e-rickshaw, and live fish vending center to deliver the fish in hygienic condition to the consumer, so that the consumer customer can get fresh and clean fish from the local area and get good returns to the sellers. - Around 27,000 small and large boats are operating in the state. To strengthen the safety and security of the fishermen and increase the income of the boat owner, replacement of the existing boats is necessary to increase the sea growth of the existing boats.

Benefits
• Construction of Ice Plant/Storage (minimum 10 tonne capacity):
• Unit cost is ₹40,00,000/- lakhs. The amount of assistance will be available at the rate of 40% of the unit cost for the beneficiary of the general category and 60% of the unit cost for the beneficiary of the women and ST/SC category.
• The benefit will be available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
2. The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software.
3. The applicant should hold a fishing license.
4. The applicant should complete the online registration on the [iKhedut Portal](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/).1. The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan.
5. The applicant should have his/her own bank account.
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7. - Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost.
8. - General category beneficiaries are eligible for 40% assistance of the unit cost.
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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
• Aadhaar card.
• Quotation.
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Fishing License.
• Passport-size photo.
• Bank passbook / cancelled cheque.
• Ration card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum capacity required for setting up an ice plant or storage under this benefit?
A: The minimum required capacity for the ice plant or storage is 10 tonnes.
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Q: How much financial assistance is given to applicants from the general category?
A: Applicants from the general category are eligible for 40% of the unit cost as assistance.
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Q: What percentage of assistance can women beneficiaries receive?
A: Women beneficiaries are eligible for 60% of the unit cost as assistance.
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Q: Are Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants eligible for higher assistance?
A: Yes, SC and ST applicants can receive 60% of the unit cost as assistance.
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Q: Can this benefit be availed more than once?
A: No, this benefit can only be availed once in a lifetime.
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Q: Who contributes the assistance amount for this component?
A: The contribution is shared, with 60% from the Government of India and 40% from the State Government.
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Q: Is it necessary to take approval before starting the construction?
A: Yes, in-principle approval must be obtained before purchasing the floor plan or starting construction.
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Q: What documents are required to apply for this benefit?
A: Documents include Aadhaar card, fishing license, quotation, caste certificate (if applicable), bank passbook or cancelled cheque, ration card, and passport-size photo.
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Q: Can a beneficiary apply without a fishing license?
A: No, having a valid fishing license is mandatory to apply.
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Q: Is registration of the fishing boat important for applying?
A: Yes, the applicant’s fishing boat must be registered under Real Craft software.
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Q: Where should the applicant apply to avail this benefit?
A: The applicant must apply through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
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Q: What kind of proof is needed for being a resident of Gujarat?
A: Applicants need to provide documents such as a ration card or domicile proof showing they are natives of Gujarat.
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Q: Why is it important to modernize ice plants under this benefit?
A: It helps keep fish in healthy condition, ensuring hygienic delivery to consumers and better returns for sellers.
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