Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Large RAS Culture System 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 provides financial assistance for various inland fisheries activities, including the establishment of large Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), and is provided to individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities.
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
What is the main objective of this scheme?
The main objective of this scheme is to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
How does this scheme aim to achieve increased fish production in less land and water?
This scheme aims to achieve increased fish production in less land and less water by creating fish tanks using Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) methods.
Who all are eligible to apply for the benefits under this scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply for benefits under this scheme.
Can you explain how inland fish production capacity will be increased under this scheme?
Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries through this scheme.
Are there any age restrictions for applicants under this scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age.
Do I need to own land to get assistance for construction-related activities?
Yes, you must have your own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for the land to avail construction-related assistance.
Do Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries need any specific document?
Yes, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries are required to have a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate to avail benefits under the inland components of this scheme.
What is the specific component for which assistance is provided under this scheme?
Assistance is provided for the establishment of Large Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) with 8 tanks of minimum 90 cubic meters/tank capacity, targeting 40 tonnes/crop production.
What is the duration for which benefits can be reclaimed under this scheme?
The minimum time limit for reclaiming benefits is specified as "Once in a lifetime."
What is the contribution ratio from the central and state governments for this scheme?
There is a 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government.