Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to enhance the income of brackish water fishermen by promoting modern shrimp farming techniques, improving disease control methods, increasing employment, and boosting shrimp exports. The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of subsidies for shrimp farm development, equipment purchase, and related activities.

Benefits:

Name of Component
Standard of Assistance
Remarks
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Subsidy on purchase of  Aerator
50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.50, 000/- or 50% of  the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned.	
Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner	
Once in 3 years
Subsidy on Construction of New shrimp farm	
50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.7.00 lakh per Hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned.	
Subsidy is given to land owner or beneficiary should have land on lease for 10 years. If govt. land is allotted by collector then land allotment order must be enclosed with  applicatio
Once in lifetime
Subsidy on Renovation of shrimp farm	
Subsidy on unit cost of Rs.20, 000/- Per hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned.	
Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner	
Once in 3 years
Subsidy on Bird Fencing / Dog Fencing
For bird fencing 50% subsidy of unit cost of Rs. 10,000/- per hector. For Dog fencing 50% subsidy of unit cost of Rs. 25,000/- per hector.
Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner	
Once in 3 years
Subsidy on purchase of  shrimp feed and seed	
50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.3.00 lakh per Hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned	
Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner	
Once in 3 years
Sea weed culture
For Tube net:- 50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.8000/-  or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned. For Raft:- 50% subsidy on unit cost of Rs.3000/-  or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned.
Subsidy on purchasing of tube net/Raft is given for culture of the sea weed.	
Once in 3 years
construction of Effluent Treatment System (ETS)
50% of unit cost of Rs. 11,00,000/- per hector or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned
Subsidy is given to Shrimp Farm owner	
Once in lifetime
Shrimp Hatchery
50% of unit cost of Rs. 400.00 lakh or 50% of the actual cost incurred whichever is less will have to be sanctioned	
Subsidy is given to land owner or beneficiary should have land on lease for 10 years. The production capacity of the shrimp hatchery must be 100 million P.L/ year.
Once in lifetime


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must have own land or government-allotted land for shrimp farming.
- Shrimp Farm of the Beneficiary should have been registered with coastal aquaculture authority or beneficiary should have been applied for it.
- The beneficiary must have his own bank account.
- The applicant must provide valid identity proof (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or Passport).