Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Scheme For Fish Sale Equipment - Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Business Entity,Individual,Registered Societies,Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Brief Description
The scheme aims to increase fish production and provide employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals engaged in inland fisheries. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for purchasing fish sale equipment to SC fish farmers and fishermen.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. 1. The applicant should be above 18 years of age. 1. The applicant should be involved in inland fisheries activities. 1. The applicant can be an individual, a society, a self-help group, an association, a reservoir monopoly, or a private unit. 1. The applicant must have a bank account in their own name. 1. The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity. > Preference/Reservation: The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Registration Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="I-Khedut Portal" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/>. Step 2: Click on &39;Login&39; from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the &39;Farmer&39; or &39;Institutional&39; or &39;Except For the Farmer&39; as the Beneficiary Type. Step 3: Enter the &39;Company Name&39; and Address if you have selected &39;Institutional&39; or &39;Except For the Farmer&39; as the Beneficiary Type. And for all select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose &39;what type of account holder you are?&39;, enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click &39;Save and Next&39;. Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and E-mail address, click &39;Send OTP&39;, enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click &39;Submit&39;. > Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="I-Khedut Portal" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/>. Step 2: Click on &39;Login&39; 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. > Contact Us: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="**Click here**" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/Public/frm_Public_Contacts.aspx nis:enabled=true/>.
Required Documents
- Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
- Bank Account Passbook
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate
FAQs
Who is eligible to receive assistance for purchasing fish sale equipment?
Only individuals from the Scheduled Caste community involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to receive assistance for fish sale equipment.
Can a private fisheries unit apply for this benefit?
Yes, private units involved in inland fisheries activities can apply for this benefit.
I am part of a self-help group working in fisheries. Can we avail this assistance?
Yes, self-help groups involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply for the benefit.
Is there any age limit to apply for assistance?
Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
How many times can one apply for this benefit?
This assistance can be availed only once in a lifetime by each beneficiary.
Can this benefit be availed without a bank account?
No, the beneficiary must have a bank account to receive the financial assistance.
Where can I apply for this assistance?
Applications must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Does the scheme focus on any specific type of fishing?
The scheme is focused on inland fisheries activities, including fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catching fish from rivers.
How can I track my application status after applying?
You can check the status of your application by logging into the iKhedut portal with your registered credentials.