PMMSY: Construction of Plant/Storage of Minimum 30 Tonne Capacity - Gujarat

Description
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY ” with the component of "Construction of Plant/Storage of Minimum 30 Tonne Capacity", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernise cold chain infrastructure to preserve fish health, uplift fishermen, and enhance value chain efficiency. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to fishermen and related beneficiaries for constructing ice plants or storage units with a minimum capacity of 30 tonnes, ensuring hygienic fish storage and better returns. 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 the State Government. 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
• Unit cost is ₹120,00,000/-. The amount of assistance for the beneficiary of general category will be 40% of the unit cost and for the beneficiary of women and ST/SC category the amount of assistance will be available at the rate of 60% of the unit cost.
• 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
• Aadhar card.
• Quotation.
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Fishing License.
• Passport-size photo.
• Bank passbook / cancelled cheque.
• Ration card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this component?
A: Any native of Gujarat who owns a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software, holds a valid fishing license, and has a personal bank account can apply.
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Q: Is online registration mandatory to avail the benefit?
A: Yes, applicants must complete online registration through the iKhedut portal to apply for this benefit.
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Q: Do I need approval before starting the work?
A: Yes, it is necessary to obtain in-principle approval from the concerned authority before purchasing the floor plan or starting construction.
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Q: How much financial assistance will I get if I belong to the general category?
A: General category beneficiaries will receive 40% of the unit cost as assistance.
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Q: What percentage of assistance is available for women, SC, and ST categories?
A: Women, SC, and ST category beneficiaries will receive 60% of the unit cost as assistance.
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Q: How is the financial burden shared between central and state governments?
A: The cost-sharing pattern is 60% contribution from the Central Government and 40% contribution from the State Government.
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Q: Is this assistance available more than once?
A: No, the financial support under this component can be availed only once in a lifetime.
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Q: How will I receive the subsidy amount?
A: The assistance will be directly disbursed into the applicant’s bank account after verification and approval.
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Q: Is a caste certificate required for all applicants?
A: No, the caste certificate is required only if the applicant belongs to SC or ST category.
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Q: Which documents are compulsory to submit along with the application?
A: Applicants must submit Aadhaar card, quotation, caste certificate (if applicable), fishing license, passport-size photo, bank passbook or cancelled cheque, and ration card.
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Q: Is the fishing license mandatory to apply?
A: Yes, holding a valid fishing license is compulsory for availing the benefits under this component.
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