To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas

Description
The scheme "To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to enhance fish seed production and promote inland fisheries in non-tribal areas. It provides financial assistance for fish farming, fish seed rearing, and procurement of essential fisheries equipment, benefiting individuals, societies, and self-help groups involved in inland fisheries.

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Benefits
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• **Component Name****Standard of Assistance** **Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming Benefits**Fish Seed Rearing ₹90/- per 1000 (spawn to fry) ₹260/- per 1000 (fry to fingerlings) ₹460/- per 1000 (spawn to fingerlings) 1 YearFish Seed/Prawn Seed Stocking 50% subsidy on cost and transportation 1 YearBoat &amp;amp;amp;amp; Net Assistance 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- for Tin Boat-Net, ₹15,000/- for FRP Boat-Net 6 YearsAssistance to Backward Women for Fish Sale Equipment 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- Once in a LifetimePlastic Crates 50% subsidy up to ₹600/- per unit 5 YearsAerator Assistance 50% subsidy up to ₹50,000/- 5 YearsFish Collection cum Patrolling Boat 50% subsidy up to ₹2,50,000/- Once in a LifetimeInsulated Box 50% subsidy, up to ₹15,000/- 5 YearsFish Cage Culture 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹1,20,000/- 60% subsidy (SC/ST) up to ₹1,80,000/- 3 YearsAssistance to Pagadia Fishermen 90% subsidy up to ₹13,500/- 3 YearsNew Fish Pond Construction 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹2,80,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹4,20,000/- Once in a LifetimeInput Assistance 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹60,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹90,000/- Once in a LifetimeMobile Laboratory Van 50% subsidy up to ₹5,00,000/- Once in a LifetimeFish Seed Hatchery 50% subsidy up to ₹12,50,000/- Once in a Lifetime<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
2. - The applicant should be a Fisherman.
3. - Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
4. - Applicant must have own private land/leased land to avail new pond construction assistance for fish farming (In case of two or more land holders consent form of other land holders must be submitted).
5. - The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar card.
• Land details.
• Caste certificate.
• Passport size photo.
• Bank passbook/cancelled cheque.
• Ration card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: This scheme aims to enhance fish seed production and promote inland fisheries in non-tribal areas through providing financial assistance for fish farming, fish seed rearing, and procurement of essential fisheries equipment, benefiting individuals, societies, and self-help groups involved in inland fisheries.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, and private units engaged in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: What is the age requirement for applicants?
A: The applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: Can women avail benefits under this scheme?
A: Yes, women, including those from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) categories, are eligible for benefits under the scheme.

Q: What financial assistance is provided for fish pond construction?
A: General category beneficiaries receive 40% subsidy up to [?]2,80,000/-, while SC/ST beneficiaries receive 60% subsidy up to [?]4,20,000/- per hectare.

Q: Is it mandatory to have private or leased land for fish farming?
A: Yes, applicants must have private or leased land to avail assistance for new pond construction. In cases where multiple landowners are involved, a consent form from all landowners must be submitted.

Q: How much subsidy is available for purchasing boats and nets?
A: Beneficiaries can receive a 50% subsidy up to [?]7,500/- for Tin Boat-Net and up to [?]15,000/- for FRP Boat-Net.

Q: How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted online through the ikhedut portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in, along with the necessary documents.

Q: Can multiple landowners jointly apply for assistance?
A: Yes, multiple landowners can apply, but they must submit a consent form from all landowners involved in the project.