PMMSY : Modernization of Cold storage /Ice Plant - 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 the modernisation of Cold storage /Ice Plant.
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 support is available for modernization of cold storage or ice plants?
Assistance is provided for the modernisation of cold storage or ice plants with a unit cost of ₹50,00,000/-.
How much financial help is given to general category beneficiaries for cold storage or ice plant modernization?
General category beneficiaries can receive 40% assistance, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/-.
What level of financial assistance is provided to women and SC/ST beneficiaries for cold storage or ice plants?
Women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes can receive 60% assistance, up to a maximum of ₹30,00,000.
Is the benefit for modernization of cold storage or ice plants available multiple times?
No, the benefit for modernisation is available only once in a lifetime.
Who contributes towards the financial assistance for cold storage or ice plant modernization?
The assistance is shared, with 60% from the Government of India and 40% from the Government of Gujarat.
Is there any condition regarding the availability of benefits for cold storage or ice plants?
Yes, the benefit is provided as per the category-wise targets allocated by the Government of India.
Who is eligible to apply for the benefits?
The applicant must be a native of Gujarat state, with a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software and a valid fishing license.
What approval is needed before making any purchase?
The applicant must obtain in-principle approval before purchasing the floor plan or related unit.
Where should the applicant register to apply for assistance?
The applicant should register online through the official iKhedut Gujarat portal.
Are there any special benefits for certain categories of applicants?
Yes, women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes receive higher financial assistance than general category applicants.
Is there any restriction on how many times the assistance can be availed?
Yes, major capital assistance like cold storage modernisation can be availed only once in a lifetime.
What document is required to show eligibility for higher assistance under reserved categories?
A caste certificate is required for SC/ST applicants, and proof of gender is needed for women applicants.
How is the financial assistance released to the applicant?
After verification, the approved amount is directly transferred into the applicant’s bank account.