Sarkari Yojana

Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Scheme For Fish Sale Equipment – Gujarat

Gujarat
Quick Summary: SC inland fishermen in Gujarat can get a one-time ₹7,500/- (50% of ₹15,000/-) to buy fish sale equipment: an insulated box, a box, a renkadi and a weighing unit.

About Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Scheme For Fish Sale Equipment – Gujarat

Rolled out by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, and administered by the Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat, “Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries with the component scheme for Fish Sale Equipments, Gujarat” helps SC fish farmers and fishermen buy equipment for selling fish. In doing so it seeks to raise fish production and create jobs for Scheduled Caste (SC) people working in inland fisheries. Objectives:

  • Increase the fish harvest from reservoir rearing and give scheduled caste (SC) people in inland fisheries a source of employment.
  • Help scheduled caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen scale up fish farming or fishing in freshwater bodies.
  • Build up inland fisheries and fish production via reservoir fishing, pond aquaculture and river catch by scheduled caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
  • Primarily, widen job opportunities for Scheduled Caste fishermen in the state and lift 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: Scheme For Fish Sale Equipment - Gujarat, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Membership of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community is…

Membership of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community is required.

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Applicants need to be above 18 years old

Applicants need to be above 18 years old.

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Applicants need to be active in inland fisheries

Applicants need to be active in inland fisheries.

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The applicant can take the form of an…

The applicant can take the form of an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir monopoly or private unit.

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A bank account in the applicant's own name…

A bank account in the applicant's own name is needed.

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An Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport must be shown…

An Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport must be shown as identity proof. Preference/Reservation: Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme are the intended beneficiaries.

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

Benefits Provided

Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Scheme For Fish Sale Equipment - Gujarat provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

On a total unit purchase cost of ₹15,000/-, 50% is given as assistance, i.e. ₹7,500/-. Four items are covered by this assistance:

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Insulated box (₹1,000/-),

Insulated box (₹1,000/-),

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Box (₹500/-),

Box (₹500/-),

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Renkadi (₹5,000/-),

Renkadi (₹5,000/-),

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Weighing unit (₹1,000/-)

Weighing unit (₹1,000/-). Frequency of Disbursement: Available just once in a lifetime.

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 proof, being any of Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration…

Identity proof, being any of Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport

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Bank passbook of the applicant

Bank passbook of the applicant

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Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe community certificate

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe community certificate

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: Scheme For Fish Sale Equipment - Gujarat through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process:

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Visit the I-Khedut Portal to file an online…

Visit the I-Khedut Portal to file an online application.

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At the top right, press 'Login', then "Beneficiary…

At the top right, press 'Login', then "Beneficiary Registration", and choose 'Farmer', 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as Beneficiary Type.

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If registering as 'Institutional' or 'Except For the…

If registering as 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer', enter the 'Company Name' and Address as well. Next, all applicants choose District, Taluka and Village, pick 'what type of account holder you are?', fill in Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha and hit 'Save and Next'.

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Give your Mobile Number and E-mail address, hit…

Give your Mobile Number and E-mail address, hit 'Send OTP', enter the OTP, make and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha and hit 'Submit'. Login Process:

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Go online to the I-Khedut Portal to apply

Go online to the I-Khedut Portal to apply.

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Select 'Login' at the top right of the…

Select 'Login' at the top right of the homepage, and then click ‘Schemes’ and ‘Agricultural Schemes’ on the home page.

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Select this scheme and click ‘Apply’ to see…

Select this scheme and click ‘Apply’ to see the application page.

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Click "Apply New" to put in a new…

Click "Apply New" to put in a new application.

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Apply any corrections through "Update Application"

Apply any corrections through "Update Application".

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Confirm once the application is complete

Confirm once the application is complete.

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Print the confirmed application for reference

Print the confirmed application for reference. Contact Us: Click here .

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

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References