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.
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
| 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 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.
The applicant should belong to the Schedule Caste(SC) category.
Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
Exclusions
Application Process
Apply Online
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
Contact Us:
Click here
.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
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.
The applicant should belong to the Schedule Caste(SC) category.
Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
Benefits
Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum 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 days1 Year
Fish Seed Stocking100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost1 Year
Prawn Seed Stocking100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees1 Year
Boat & Net50% 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 BoatFish 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 equipments50% 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 trainingOnce 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
Contact Us: Click here
.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries |
| Short Title | ATSCF |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Gujarat |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 18 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | SC |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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