PMMSY: Support for Acquisition of Deep Sea Fishing Vessels for Traditional Fishermen - Gujarat 
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to strengthen fish storage infrastructure for hygienic preservation. Through this scheme, beneficiaries receive financial assistance for the support for acquisition of deep-sea fishing vessels for traditional fishermen.

Benefits:
- Unit cost is ₹1,20,00,000/-. 40 percent assistance for general category i.e. assistance up to ₹48,00,000/-
- And for women and ST/SC category beneficiaries 60 percent assistance i.e. assistance up to ₹72,00,000.
- The benefit will be available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.

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> **Remarks:** 60% contribution from Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments is paid.

> **Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits:** Once in a lifetime.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
1. The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software.
1. The applicant should hold a fishing license.
1. The applicant should complete the online registration on the [iKhedut Portal](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/).1. The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan.
1. The applicant should have his/her own bank account.

> **Preference/Reservation/Relaxation:**

  - Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost.
  - General category beneficiaries are eligible for 40% assistance of the unit cost.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Enter the 'Company Name' and Address if you have selected 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type. And for all select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and E-mail address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. 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 the "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 printout of the confirmed application.
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Documents Required:
Aadhar Card	
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
Caste Certificate	
Copy of license
Identity Card	
Passport Size Photos
Quotations	
Ration Card