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

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Benefits

Component NameStandard 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

Application Process

Apply OnlineStep 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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References & Official Links

• Guidelines 1
• Guidelines 2

Scheme Details