This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribes (ST) individuals engaged in inland fisheries.
₹90 · monthly
| Name of Component | Standard of Assistance | Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits |
| Fish Seed Rearing | ₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time: 30, 60, 90 days | 1 Year |
| Fish Seed Stocking | 100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost | 1 Year |
| Prawn Seed Stocking | 100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees | 1 Year |
| Boat & Net | 50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹5,000/- + Net ₹2,500/-); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹12,500/- + Net ₹2,500/-) | 6 Years |
| Fish cage culture | 60% assistance for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries Unit cost: ₹3,00,000/-, subsidy: ₹1,80,000/- or 60% of actual cost, whichever is lower | 3 Years |
| Training of Tribal Trainees | ₹2,000/- per month for 3 months (Total ₹6,000/-) (60% minimum attendance required) | Once in a lifetime |
| Training Kit | ₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during training | Once in a lifetime |
| Fish seed rearing by women | A kit worth ₹2,500/- given after completing 3-month training | 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.
The applicant should belong to the Schedule Tribe(ST) category.
Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
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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