Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Construction of New Grow-out Pond - 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 enhance fish production and provide employment through inland fisheries. It offers financial support to construct new grow-out ponds for eligible beneficiaries.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries activities. 1. The applicant must be above 18 years of age. 1. The applicant must have their own bank account. 1. The applicant must have their own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land. In case of co-owners, the consent form of co-owners must be submitted. 1. The applicant must have a Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhar Card/Passport as proof of identity. > Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation: - All categories (General, Women, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe) will receive benefits under the Inland Schemes. - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries are required to have a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate to avail benefits under the inland components.
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
- Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/Passport (as proof of identity).
- Bank Account Details.
- Land Ownership Documents (if applicant has own private land).
- Lease Agreement (minimum 10 years, if applicable).
- Consent Form of Co-owners (in case of co-owned land).
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate (for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries).
FAQs
Who can apply for this scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply.
Is there any age limit to apply for this scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
Can a woman beneficiary apply under this scheme?
Yes, women beneficiaries are eligible to apply and are entitled to a higher percentage of assistance.
Is it mandatory to have land to apply under this scheme?
Yes, the applicant must have their own land or land with at least a 10-year lease agreement to avail construction-related assistance.
Is the scheme open to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants?
Yes, SC and ST beneficiaries are eligible and can avail of additional assistance under the scheme.
Where should the application for this scheme be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
What is the purpose of providing assistance under this scheme?
The scheme aims to increase fish production and provide employment through the development of inland fish farming.
Is there a standard project cost mentioned for pond construction?
Yes, the unit cost for the project is set at ₹7,00,000/- per hectare.
Can this scheme be used in areas with limited land and water?
Yes, the scheme promotes techniques like Biofloc and RAS that enable fish farming in less land and water.
Can private entities apply under this scheme?
Yes, private entities engaged in inland fisheries activities can apply under this scheme.
Is the scheme designed to improve fish production only?
No, besides improving fish production, the scheme also aims to generate employment in the fisheries sector.