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Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries

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 Caste (SC) individuals engaged in inland fisheries.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, is designed to boost inland fisheries by supporting Scheduled Caste fishermen and fish farmers. It provides assistance for fish seed rearing, stocking, and transportation, as well as financial aid for boats, nets, and fish sale equipment. Additionally, training programs with stipends are available to enhance skills and productivity in the fisheries sector.

Benefits

₹90

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); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less)	6 Years
Fish Collection & Patrolling Boat	Fish Collection Boat: ₹5,00,000/- unit cost, 75% assistance (₹3.75 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Four-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹6,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹4.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Three-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹2,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹1.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price)	Once in a lifetime
Scheme for fish sale equipments	50% subsidy of total unit purchase cost (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-) Includes: Insulated box (₹1,000/-), Box (₹500/-), Renkadi (₹5,000/-), Weighing unit (₹1,000/-)	Once in a lifetime
Training of Scheduled Caste trainees	₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during training	Once in a lifetime

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Aadhar card.
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Quotation.
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Caste certificate.
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Passport size photo.
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Bank passbook/ cancelled cheque.
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Ration card.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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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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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹90