To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Boat Net - Gujarat

Description
The scheme “Boat Net” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to boost fish production and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Under this scheme, financial assistance for boats and nets is provided to individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, private units, and particularly Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries engaged in inland fisheries. Objectives: - To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. - To boost fish farming or fishing activities in fresh water bodies. - Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries. - The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

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Benefits
• Tin Boat with Net:
• 50% assistance of the unit cost, amounting to ₹19,000/-, which includes:
• Tin Boat: ₹10,000/-
• Net: ₹5,000/-
• Lifesaving appliance: ₹4,000/-
• F.R.P. Boat with Net:
• 50% assistance of the unit cost, amounting to ₹34,000/-, which includes:
• FRP Boat: ₹25,000/-
• Net: ₹5,000/-
• Lifesaving appliance: ₹4,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be 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 must be from the Scheduled Tribes.
3. The applicant must be above 18 years.
4. The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account.
5. The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
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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/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
• Scheduled Tribe Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• Any other documents (as per requirement)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the scheme benefit?
A: Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units engaged in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply.
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Q: Is this scheme available for all communities or only specific ones?
A: The scheme benefits are specifically provided to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries involved in inland fisheries.
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Q: Is there any minimum age requirement to apply for the scheme benefits?
A: Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to apply under the scheme.
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Q: How many years do I have to wait before applying again for the boat and net component?
A: There is a minimum time limit of 6 years to reclaim the same benefit under this component.
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Q: Can I apply offline or is it only through a specific online platform?
A: Applications must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal at [https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/).
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Q: What identity documents are accepted for applying under the scheme?
A: You can submit any one of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Passport as proof of identity.
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Q: Is it necessary to submit a Scheduled Tribe certificate during the application?
A: Yes, the Scheduled Tribe certificate is mandatory to avail benefits under the inland scheme for ST beneficiaries.
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Q: Are boat and net assistance benefits transferred in cash or in kind?
A: The assistance is provided as financial support, likely credited to the applicant’s bank account.
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Q: Is the benefit given once or multiple times under this component?
A: The benefit is given once, and the beneficiary can reapply only after 6 years.
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Q: Do I need to be involved in a specific type of fishing to apply?
A: Yes, the applicant must be engaged in inland fisheries activities to be eligible for this component.
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Q: What is the purpose of providing financial assistance for boats and nets?
A: The assistance aims to support inland fishing activities and improve employment among Scheduled Tribe fishermen by enhancing fish production.
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