PMMSY:  Establishment of Bio-toilets in mechanised fishing vessels - Gujarat
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide sanitation facilities on mechanised fishing vessels. It provides financial assistance depending on category, with once-in-a-lifetime eligibility.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:**

- General category beneficiaries: 40% assistance, i.e. ₹20,000/-.
- Women and ST/SC category beneficiaries: 60% assistance, i.e. ₹30,000/-.
- Unit Cost: ₹50,000/-.
- Target Allocation: Benefits will be available as per the category allocation decided by the Government of India.

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> **Mode of Disbursement:** Contribution is shared: 60% from Government of India, 40% from State Governments.

> **Frequency of Disbursement:** The benefit is provided only once.

> **Validity:** Available 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.
Quotation.
Caste certificate (if applicable).
Fishing License.
Passport-size photo.
Bank passbook / cancelled cheque.
Ration card.