Sarkari Yojana

Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing – Gujarat

Gujarat
Quick Summary: SC inland fishermen and groups in Gujarat get ₹90/-, ₹260/- or ₹460/- per 1,000 nos. for rearing spawn to fry, fry to fingerlings or spawn to fingerlings, with minimum recovery rates and fixed seed allocations.

About Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing – Gujarat

Fish Seed Rearing is one component of “Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries”, a scheme from the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, delivered by the Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat. It gives money for rearing fish seed to individuals, societies, self-help groups (SHGs), associations, reservoir monopolies and private units, in order to lift reservoir fish production and create work for Scheduled Caste (SC) people in inland fisheries. Objectives:

  • Boost fish output through reservoir rearing and provide jobs to schedule caste (SC) people in inland fisheries activities.
  • Promote fish farming or fishing by schedule caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen in fresh water bodies.
  • Grow fish production and inland fisheries through reservoir fishing, pond aquaculture and river catch by schedule caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
  • Principally, generate employment for Scheduled Caste fishermen in the state and raise fish production.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Commissioner Of Fisheries

Eligible Entity

Business Entity, Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing - Gujarat, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicant must be part of the Scheduled Caste…

Applicant must be part of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.

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Applicant must be aged over 18 years

Applicant must be aged over 18 years.

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Applicant must carry out inland fisheries activities

Applicant must carry out inland fisheries activities.

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Applicant may be an individual, society, self-help group,…

Applicant may be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir monopoly or private unit.

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Applicant must operate a bank account in their…

Applicant must operate a bank account in their own name.

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Applicant must present an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport…

Applicant must present an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport for identity. Preference/Reservation: The scheme is aimed exclusively at Scheduled Caste fishermen in inland fisheries.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing - Gujarat provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Spawn to Fry:

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₹90/- is paid for every 1,000 nos

₹90/- is paid for every 1,000 nos.

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At least 30% recovery must be achieved

At least 30% recovery must be achieved.

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3,00,000 spawn are allotted to each beneficiary

3,00,000 spawn are allotted to each beneficiary.

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Rearing lasts 30 days

Rearing lasts 30 days. Fry to Fingerlings:

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₹260/- is paid for every 1,000 nos

₹260/- is paid for every 1,000 nos.

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At least 35% recovery must be achieved

At least 35% recovery must be achieved.

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2,00,000 fry are allotted to each beneficiary

2,00,000 fry are allotted to each beneficiary.

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Rearing lasts 60 days

Rearing lasts 60 days. Spawn to Fingerling:

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₹460/- is paid for every 1,000 nos

₹460/- is paid for every 1,000 nos.

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At least 12% recovery must be achieved

At least 12% recovery must be achieved.

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5,00,000 spawn are allotted to each beneficiary

5,00,000 spawn are allotted to each beneficiary.

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Rearing lasts 90 days

Rearing lasts 90 days. Frequency of Disbursement:

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The benefit may be claimed again only after…

The benefit may be claimed again only after at least 1 year.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Identity document (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport)

Identity document (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport)

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Passbook of a bank account in the applicant's…

Passbook of a bank account in the applicant's name

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Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate from the authorities

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate from the authorities

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing - Gujarat through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process:

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The online application is made on the I-Khedut…

The online application is made on the I-Khedut Portal.

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Click 'Login' at the top right corner, choose…

Click 'Login' at the top right corner, choose "Beneficiary Registration" and mark the Beneficiary Type as 'Farmer', 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer'.

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Where the type is 'Institutional' or 'Except For…

Where the type is 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer', also provide the 'Company Name' and Address. Then, for all types, choose the District, Taluka and Village, respond to 'what type of account holder you are?', type the Account Number and Name, enter the Captcha and click 'Save and Next'.

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Type your Mobile Number and E-mail address, select…

Type your Mobile Number and E-mail address, select 'Send OTP', input the OTP you receive, create a Password and confirm it, enter the Captcha and select 'Submit'. Login Process:

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Access the I-Khedut Portal to apply online

Access the I-Khedut Portal to apply online.

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Click 'Login' at the top right of the…

Click 'Login' at the top right of the homepage; on the home page, navigate to ‘Schemes’ and then ‘Agricultural Schemes’.

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Choose the scheme and hit ‘Apply’ to load…

Choose the scheme and hit ‘Apply’ to load the application page.

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Submit a new application with the "Apply New"…

Submit a new application with the "Apply New" button.

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Use "Update Application" to fix any mistakes

Use "Update Application" to fix any mistakes.

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Confirm the application when done

Confirm the application when done.

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Print out the confirmed application

Print out the confirmed application. Contact Us: Click here .

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

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