PMMSY: Establishment of open Sea cages (100-120)m3 vol. - Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to support the installation of open sea cages of 100–120 cubic meter capacity for fish farming in marine waters. This helps fishermen and entrepreneurs to undertake cage-based aquaculture, thereby increasing fish production, ensuring sustainable marine resource utilization.
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 Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque Caste Certificate Copy of license Identity Card Passport Size Photos Quotations Ration Card
FAQs
What type of financial assistance is provided for establishing an open sea cage unit?
For establishing an open sea cage unit of 100-120 m³ volume, financial assistance is given as a percentage of the unit cost, depending on the category of the beneficiary.
How is the contribution for financial assistance divided between governments?
The assistance is shared, with 60% contributed by the Government of India and 40% by the Government of Gujarat.
Is there a limit on how many times a beneficiary can avail financial assistance for a sea cage unit?
Yes, financial assistance for establishing a sea cage unit is available only once in a lifetime.
Are there any specific targets for assistance under the sea cage component?
Yes, benefits will be provided as per the target allocation decided by the Government of India.
What kind of support is given for cold storage and ice plant modernization?
Assistance is provided to modernize cold storage and ice plants to keep fish in a healthy condition.
What facilities are supported for transporting and selling fish hygienically?
Support is given for insulated vehicles, three-wheelers with ice boxes, e-rickshaws, and live fish vending centers to ensure fresh fish reaches consumers.
How do insulated vehicles and vending centers benefit consumers and sellers?
They help consumers receive fresh and clean fish locally and enable sellers to get better returns.
Are there any exclusions related to the assistance?
Yes, the benefit for a sea cage unit can only be claimed once in a lifetime.
Where should beneficiaries register to apply for assistance?
Beneficiaries should register online through the iKhedut Gujarat portal.
How is the assistance amount disbursed to the beneficiary?
After verification, the financial assistance is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.
What additional documents are required for reserved categories?
Caste certificate is required for SC/ST beneficiaries, and proof of gender is needed for women beneficiaries claiming higher assistance.
What documents are needed related to fishing activities?
The applicant must provide a fishing boat registration certificate from Real Craft software and a valid fishing license.