To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Registered Societies, Self Help Groups (SHGS)

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish seed production and promote inland fisheries in non-tribal areas.

Benefits:
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**Component Name****Standard 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 YearFish Seed/Prawn Seed Stocking	50% subsidy on cost and transportation	1 YearBoat &amp;amp;amp;amp; Net Assistance	50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- for Tin Boat-Net, ₹15,000/- for FRP Boat-Net	6 YearsAssistance to Backward Women for Fish Sale Equipment	50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/-	Once in a LifetimePlastic Crates	50% subsidy up to ₹600/- per unit	5 YearsAerator Assistance	50% subsidy up to ₹50,000/-	5 YearsFish Collection cum Patrolling Boat	50% subsidy up to ₹2,50,000/-	Once in a LifetimeInsulated Box	50% subsidy, up to ₹15,000/-	5 YearsFish Cage Culture	40% subsidy (General) up to ₹1,20,000/- 60% subsidy (SC/ST) up to ₹1,80,000/-	3 YearsAssistance to Pagadia Fishermen	90% subsidy up to ₹13,500/-	3 YearsNew Fish Pond Construction	40% subsidy (General) up to ₹2,80,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹4,20,000/-	Once in a LifetimeInput Assistance	40% subsidy (General) up to ₹60,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹90,000/-	Once in a LifetimeMobile Laboratory Van	50% subsidy up to ₹5,00,000/-	Once in a LifetimeFish Seed Hatchery	50% subsidy up to ₹12,50,000/-	Once in a Lifetime<br>

Eligibility:
- 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.

Application Process:
[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 
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Documents Required:
Aadhaar card.
Land details.
Caste certificate.
Passport size photo.
Bank passbook/cancelled cheque.
Ration card.