PMMSY: Insulated vehicles - 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 Insulated vehicles.
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 can apply for support to acquire deep sea fishing vessels?
Traditional fishermen are eligible to apply for support under this component.
Is there any requirement regarding the type of fishing vessel to be purchased?
Yes, the support is specifically for acquiring deep-sea fishing vessels suitable for traditional fishermen.
Do I need to be an existing fisherman to avail the benefit?
Yes, the applicant must be a traditional fisherman to qualify for support.
Will financial assistance cover the full cost of the vessel?
No, assistance is provided only as a portion of the cost and not the entire vessel cost.
Is the support given in cash or some other form?
The assistance is given in the form of financial support towards the cost of the vessel.
How often can I claim this benefit?
The support can be claimed only once in a lifetime by an eligible fisherman.
Is there any restriction on the size or capacity of the vessel?
Yes, the vessel must meet the specified norms of deep-sea fishing vessels approved under the scheme.
Do I need prior approval before purchasing a vessel?
Yes, in-principle approval must be obtained before purchasing the vessel.
Will the government decide the number of beneficiaries for this support?
Yes, the number of beneficiaries is subject to the target allocation fixed by the Government of India.
Can I apply if I already own another fishing vessel?
Yes, but the assistance will be only for the acquisition of a deep-sea fishing vessel and once in a lifetime.
Does the scheme provide any preference to specific categories?
Yes, women and SC/ST beneficiaries receive higher assistance compared to the general category.
What percentage of assistance is provided to the general category?
General category fishermen receive 40% assistance of the unit cost.
What percentage of assistance is provided to women and SC/ST fishermen?
Women and SC/ST fishermen receive 60% assistance of the unit cost.
Who shares the financial burden of this support?
The assistance is shared between the Government of India (60%) and the State Government (40%).
How do I apply for this support?
You need to register online through the iKhedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
Is having a bank account necessary for availing the benefit?
Yes, the beneficiary must have their own bank account to receive the assistance.