This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish seed production and promote inland fisheries in non-tribal areas.
₹90
| 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 Year |
| Fish Seed/Prawn Seed Stocking | 50% subsidy on cost and transportation | 1 Year |
| Boat & Net Assistance | 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- for Tin Boat-Net, ₹15,000/- for FRP Boat-Net | 6 Years |
| Assistance to Backward Women for Fish Sale Equipment | 50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- | Once in a Lifetime |
| Plastic Crates | 50% subsidy up to ₹600/- per unit | 5 Years |
| Aerator Assistance | 50% subsidy up to ₹50,000/- | 5 Years |
| Fish Collection cum Patrolling Boat | 50% subsidy up to ₹2,50,000/- | Once in a Lifetime |
| Insulated Box | 50% subsidy, up to ₹15,000/- | 5 Years |
| Fish Cage Culture | 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹1,20,000/- 60% subsidy (SC/ST) up to ₹1,80,000/- | 3 Years |
| Assistance to Pagadia Fishermen | 90% subsidy up to ₹13,500/- | 3 Years |
| New Fish Pond Construction | 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹2,80,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹4,20,000/- | Once in a Lifetime |
| Input Assistance | 40% subsidy (General) up to ₹60,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹90,000/- | Once in a Lifetime |
| Mobile Laboratory Van | 50% subsidy up to ₹5,00,000/- | Once in a Lifetime |
| Fish Seed Hatchery | 50% subsidy up to ₹12,50,000/- | Once in a Lifetime |
Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
The applicant should be a Fisherman.
Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
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).
The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
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