To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Fish Cage Culture - Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Individual,Business Entity,Registered Societies,Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Brief Description
The scheme aims to increase fish production and provide employment through reservoir-based inland fisheries. It offers financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe fishermen.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be Individuals/societies/self-help groups/associations/reservoir monopolies/private units, etc., involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes. 1. The applicant must be from the Scheduled Tribe community. 1. The applicant must be above 18 years. 1. The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account. 1. The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
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
- Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
- Scheduled Tribe Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Any other documents (As per requirement)
FAQs
Who can apply for assistance under the scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, or private units involved in inland fisheries activities can apply.
Is this scheme limited only to Scheduled Tribe applicants?
Yes, only beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Tribes are eligible for assistance under the Fish Cage Culture component.
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for benefits under this scheme?
The applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for benefits.
How many years must pass before I can reapply for benefits under the scheme?
A minimum of 3 years is required before reclaiming benefits under the Fish Cage Culture component.
Where can I apply for this scheme?
You can apply through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in .
Is it mandatory to have a bank account to apply for this scheme?
Yes, the beneficiary must have a bank account in their name to receive the assistance.
Is a Scheduled Tribe certificate necessary to apply?
Yes, the Scheduled Tribe certificate is required to avail of the benefits under this scheme.
Can a private unit involved in inland fisheries apply under the scheme?
Yes, private units engaged in inland fisheries are eligible to apply under this scheme.
Do I need to upload documents while applying online?
Yes, you are required to upload necessary documents like identity proof, bank details, and ST certificate while applying on the portal.
Will I receive 100% assistance under this scheme?
No, assistance is limited to 60% of the unit cost or actual cost, whichever is lower, specifically for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.
Can I apply if I am not engaged in inland fisheries activities?
No, only those actively involved in inland fisheries are eligible for this scheme.