Sarkari Yojana
Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture
About Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture
The Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, introduced the “Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture” scheme to lift the earnings of brackish water fishermen. It promotes modern shrimp farming methods, better disease control, more employment and higher shrimp exports, and offers subsidies for developing shrimp farms, buying equipment and related work.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant needs land of their own, or…
The applicant needs land of their own, or land allotted by the government, for shrimp farming.
The beneficiary's shrimp farm must be registered with…
The beneficiary's shrimp farm must be registered with the coastal aquaculture authority, or an application for registration must have been made.
The beneficiary must hold a bank account in…
The beneficiary must hold a bank account in their own name.
A valid identity document (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card,…
A valid identity document (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card or Passport) is required.
Benefits Provided
Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Component-wise assistance (Name of Component / Standard of Assistance / Remarks / Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits):
Subsidy on purchase of Aerator
— Standard of Assistance: 50% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs.50, 000/- or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, to be sanctioned — Remarks: given to the Shrimp Farm owner — Time Limit: Once in 3 years
Subsidy on Construction of New shrimp farm
— Standard of Assistance: 50% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs.7.00 lakh per Hector or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, to be sanctioned — Remarks: given to the land owner, or the beneficiary must hold the land on a 10-year lease; where the collector has allotted govt. land, the land allotment order must accompany the application — Time Limit: Once in lifetime
Subsidy on Renovation of shrimp farm
— Standard of Assistance: subsidy on a unit cost of Rs.20, 000/- Per hector or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, to be sanctioned — Remarks: given to the Shrimp Farm owner — Time Limit: Once in 3 years
Subsidy on Bird Fencing / Dog Fencing
— Standard of Assistance: bird fencing gets 50% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs. 10,000/- per hector; dog fencing gets 50% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs. 25,000/- per hector — Remarks: given to the Shrimp Farm owner — Time Limit: Once in 3 years
Subsidy on purchase of shrimp feed and seed
— Standard of Assistance: 50% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs.3.00 lakh per Hector or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, to be sanctioned — Remarks: given to the Shrimp Farm owner — Time Limit: Once in 3 years
Sea weed culture
— Standard of Assistance: Tube net: 50% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs.8000/- or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower; Raft: 50% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs.3000/- or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, to be sanctioned — Remarks: subsidy for buying tube nets/Rafts is given for sea weed culture — Time Limit: Once in 3 years
Construction of Effluent Treatment System (ETS)
— Standard of Assistance: 50% of a unit cost of Rs. 11,00,000/- per hector or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, to be sanctioned — Remarks: given to the Shrimp Farm owner — Time Limit: Once in lifetime
Shrimp Hatchery
— Standard of Assistance: 50% of a unit cost of Rs. 400.00 lakh or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, to be sanctioned — Remarks: given to the land owner, or the beneficiary must hold the land on a 10-year lease; the hatchery must have a production capacity of 100 million P.L/ year — Time Limit: Once in lifetime
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documentary proof of land ownership
Documentary proof of land ownership.
Shrimp farm registration certificate (or the receipt for…
Shrimp farm registration certificate (or the receipt for the registration application).
An identity document (Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/Passport)
An identity document (Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/Passport).
Particulars of the applicant's bank account
Particulars of the applicant's bank account.
Any further document that may be requested
Any further document that may be requested.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture through the online application process outlined below.
Apply online on the I-Khedut Portal
Apply online on the I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
From the home page, choose 'Schemes' and then…
From the home page, choose 'Schemes' and then 'Agricultural Schemes'.
Pick the scheme and press 'Apply' to open…
Pick the scheme and press 'Apply' to open the application page.
Press "Apply New" and submit a fresh application
Press "Apply New" and submit a fresh application.
Use the "Update Application" button to make corrections
Use the "Update Application" button to make corrections.
When the application is complete, confirm it
When the application is complete, confirm it.
Print the confirmed application and hand in the…
Print the confirmed application and hand in the related documents at the concerned Taluka office.
Application Status can be checked, and application details…
Application Status can be checked, and application details viewed/printed/uploaded, through this link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx Contact Us: Click here .
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.
