Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Installation of Cage in Reservoir - Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Individual,Business Entity,Self Help Groups (SHGS),Registered Societies
Brief Description
The scheme aims to boost inland fish production and employment in fisheries. It provides financial assistance for cage installation in reservoirs to 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, Scheduled Tribe) will get benefit under the Inland Schemes. > Women, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries receive 60% of the unit cost as assistance.
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 Lease Holders, and Private Entities involved in inland fisheries activities can apply.
Can women also apply for this scheme?
Yes, women are eligible and can apply under this scheme.
Are SC and ST communities eligible for this scheme?
Yes, beneficiaries from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities are eligible and also receive higher assistance.
Is there any age requirement to apply for this scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age.
Is land ownership necessary to apply under this scheme?
Yes, the applicant must have private land or land under a minimum 10-year lease agreement.
What if the land is co-owned with others?
In case of co-ownership, a consent form from all co-owners must be submitted.
Is there any online portal for applying under this scheme?
Yes, applications must be submitted through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Can applicants without a bank account apply for this scheme?
No, having a bank account in the applicant's name is mandatory.
What documents are needed as identity proof for applying?
Applicants can use Voter ID, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, or Passport as identity proof.
What is the minimum area required per cage under this scheme?
The area volume of each cage should not be less than 100 cubic meters.
Is there a maximum area limit for individuals under this scheme?
Yes, individual beneficiaries can avail benefits for up to 1,800 cubic meters of water area.
Is there a maximum area limit for groups under this scheme?
Yes, for groups, assistance is available up to 600 cubic meters per member, with a total maximum of 7,200 cubic meters.
What is the cost structure of cage installation under this scheme?
The capital cost and the operational cost of the project are both considered at ₹1,500 per cubic meter.