Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing - Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Business Entity,Individual,Self Help Groups (SHGS),Registered Societies
Brief Description
The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.
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
What is the primary goal of the scheme?
The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units involved in inland fisheries can avail the benefits of the scheme, provided they are Scheduled Caste fishermen.
What are the specific age requirements for an applicant?
An applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
Is there any specific community eligible to receive support for fish seed rearing?
Yes, the assistance is provided exclusively to individuals from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community involved in inland fisheries.
What are the types of fish seed rearing supported under this scheme?
The scheme supports spawn to fry, fry to fingerling, and spawn to fingerling fish seed rearing activities.
How many fish seeds are allocated to each beneficiary under this scheme?
Each beneficiary is allotted 3,00,000 spawn for spawn to fry, 2,00,000 fry for fry to fingerling, and 5,00,000 spawn for spawn to fingerling.
Is there a time limit for reapplying for this benefit?
Yes, a minimum of 1 year must pass before reclaiming benefits under the scheme.
Is it mandatory to have a bank account to receive the benefit?
Yes, the applicant must have a bank account in their name to receive the financial assistance.
Can I apply offline for this benefit?
No, applications are accepted only through the iKhedut online portal.
What is the expected duration of fish seed rearing supported under the scheme?
The rearing duration depends on the component: 30 days for spawn to fry, 60 days for fry to fingerling, and 90 days for spawn to fingerling.