PMMSY: Construction of Plant/Storage of Minimum 30 Tonne Capacity - Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to strengthen fish storage infrastructure for hygienic preservation. Through this scheme, beneficiaries receive financial assistance for constructing 30-tonne capacity plants or storage units.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state. 1. The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software. 1. The applicant should hold a fishing license. 1. The applicant should complete the online registration on the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="iKhedut Portal" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/ nis:enabled=true/>.1. The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan. 1. The applicant should have his/her own bank account. > Preference/Reservation/Relaxation: - Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost. - General category beneficiaries are eligible for 40% assistance of the unit cost.
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.
- Quotation.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Fishing License.
- Passport-size photo.
- Bank passbook / cancelled cheque.
- Ration card.
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this component?
Any native of Gujarat who owns a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software, holds a valid fishing license, and has a personal bank account can apply.
Is online registration mandatory to avail the benefit?
Yes, applicants must complete online registration through the iKhedut portal to apply for this benefit.
Do I need approval before starting the work?
Yes, it is necessary to obtain in-principle approval from the concerned authority before purchasing the floor plan or starting construction.
How much financial assistance will I get if I belong to the general category?
General category beneficiaries will receive 40% of the unit cost as assistance.
What percentage of assistance is available for women, SC, and ST categories?
Women, SC, and ST category beneficiaries will receive 60% of the unit cost as assistance.
How is the financial burden shared between central and state governments?
The cost-sharing pattern is 60% contribution from the Central Government and 40% contribution from the State Government.
Is this assistance available more than once?
No, the financial support under this component can be availed only once in a lifetime.
How will I receive the subsidy amount?
The assistance will be directly disbursed into the applicant’s bank account after verification and approval.
Is a caste certificate required for all applicants?
No, the caste certificate is required only if the applicant belongs to SC or ST category.
Which documents are compulsory to submit along with the application?
Applicants must submit Aadhaar card, quotation, caste certificate (if applicable), fishing license, passport-size photo, bank passbook or cancelled cheque, and ration card.
Is the fishing license mandatory to apply?
Yes, holding a valid fishing license is compulsory for availing the benefits under this component.