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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Small Biofloc Establishment Gujarat
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Overview
The scheme aims to increase inland fish production and generate employment through innovative fish farming techniques like Biofloc and RAS.
Details
Description
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY-Inland " with a component of Small Biofloc Establishment 7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, inland fish farming is promoted using advanced technologies such as Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System RAS to maximise fish production in less land and water. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% from the Government of Gujarat. Objective: - Assistance is provided for accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increasing inland fish production and boosting inland fisheries. - Except for water bodies or ponds, in less land, less water, Biofloc with source as well, Recirculating Aquaculture System RAS . By creating fish tanks with this method, more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water. If more beneficiaries get the benefit of the subsidy of this scheme, more fish production can be achieved with less water sources and less land. - Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries.
Benefits
• Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height):
• The unit cost is ₹7,50,000/- per unit.
• General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
• Women/Scheduled Caste (S.C.) and Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) Categories: 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries activities.
2. The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
3. The applicant must have their own bank account.
4. The applicant must have their own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land. In case of co-owners, the consent form of co-owners must be submitted.
5. The applicant must have a Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhar Card/Passport as proof of identity.
6. <br>
7. > **Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation:**
8. - All categories (General, Women, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe) will receive benefits under the Inland Schemes.
9. - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries are required to have a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate to avail benefits under the inland components.
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
• Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
• Bank Account Details
• Land Ownership Documents (if applicant has own private land)
• Lease Agreement (minimum 10 years, if applicable)
• Consent Form of Co-owners (in case of co-owned land)
• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate (for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary aim of this scheme regarding fish production?
A: This scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies.
<br>
Q: How does this scheme help in boosting inland fisheries activities?
A: It helps by promoting fish farming in freshwater bodies and by establishing advanced systems like Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for more efficient production.
<br>
Q: Beyond increasing fish production, what other main objective does this scheme have?
A: The scheme also aims to provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
<br>
Q: Can more fish be produced with less land and water under this scheme?
A: Yes, by creating fish tanks using Biofloc with source as well Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water.
<br>
Q: Who is eligible to take advantage of the components under this scheme?
A: Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities can take advantage of the components.
<br>
Q: What is the minimum age requirement to be an applicant for this scheme?
A: The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
<br>
Q: Do I need to own land to receive construction-related assistance under this scheme?
A: You must either have your own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail of construction-related assistance.
<br>
Q: What is the standard unit cost for the establishment of a small Biofloc unit under this scheme?
A: The standard unit cost for a small Biofloc establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height) is ₹7,50,000/- per unit.
<br>
Q: What is the percentage of assistance provided for the General Category for a small Biofloc establishment?
A: The scale of assistance for the General Category is 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
<br>
Q: How is the assistance for this scheme primarily funded?
A: Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments.
<br>
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY-Inland " with a component of Small Biofloc Establishment 7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, inland fish farming is promoted using advanced technologies such as Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System RAS to maximise fish production in less land and water. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% from the Government of Gujarat. Objective: - Assistance is provided for accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increasing inland fish production and boosting inland fisheries. - Except for water bodies or ponds, in less land, less water, Biofloc with source as well, Recirculating Aquaculture System RAS . By creating fish tanks with this method, more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water. If more beneficiaries get the benefit of the subsidy of this scheme, more fish production can be achieved with less water sources and less land. - Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries.
Benefits
• Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height):
• The unit cost is ₹7,50,000/- per unit.
• General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
• Women/Scheduled Caste (S.C.) and Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) Categories: 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries activities.
2. The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
3. The applicant must have their own bank account.
4. The applicant must have their own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land. In case of co-owners, the consent form of co-owners must be submitted.
5. The applicant must have a Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhar Card/Passport as proof of identity.
6. <br>
7. > **Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation:**
8. - All categories (General, Women, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe) will receive benefits under the Inland Schemes.
9. - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries are required to have a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate to avail benefits under the inland components.
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
• Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
• Bank Account Details
• Land Ownership Documents (if applicant has own private land)
• Lease Agreement (minimum 10 years, if applicable)
• Consent Form of Co-owners (in case of co-owned land)
• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate (for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary aim of this scheme regarding fish production?
A: This scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies.
<br>
Q: How does this scheme help in boosting inland fisheries activities?
A: It helps by promoting fish farming in freshwater bodies and by establishing advanced systems like Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for more efficient production.
<br>
Q: Beyond increasing fish production, what other main objective does this scheme have?
A: The scheme also aims to provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
<br>
Q: Can more fish be produced with less land and water under this scheme?
A: Yes, by creating fish tanks using Biofloc with source as well Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water.
<br>
Q: Who is eligible to take advantage of the components under this scheme?
A: Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities can take advantage of the components.
<br>
Q: What is the minimum age requirement to be an applicant for this scheme?
A: The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
<br>
Q: Do I need to own land to receive construction-related assistance under this scheme?
A: You must either have your own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail of construction-related assistance.
<br>
Q: What is the standard unit cost for the establishment of a small Biofloc unit under this scheme?
A: The standard unit cost for a small Biofloc establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height) is ₹7,50,000/- per unit.
<br>
Q: What is the percentage of assistance provided for the General Category for a small Biofloc establishment?
A: The scale of assistance for the General Category is 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
<br>
Q: How is the assistance for this scheme primarily funded?
A: Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments.
<br>
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries activities.
2
The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
3
The applicant must have their own bank account.
4
The applicant must have their own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land. In case of co-owners, the consent form of co-owners must be submitted.
5
The applicant must have a Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhar Card/Passport as proof of identity.
6
<br>
7
> **Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation:**
8
- All categories (General, Women, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe) will receive benefits under the Inland Schemes.
9
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries are required to have a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate to avail benefits under the inland components.
10
<br>
Benefits
Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height):
The unit cost is ₹7,50,000/- per unit.
General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Women/Scheduled Caste (S.C.) and Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) Categories: 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/Passport (as proof of identity) |
| 2 | Bank Account Details |
| 3 | Land Ownership Documents (if applicant has own private land) |
| 4 | Lease Agreement (minimum 10 years, if applicable) |
| 5 | Consent Form of Co-owners (in case of co-owned land) |
| 6 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate (for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries) |
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
This scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies. <br>
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