Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Small Biofloc Establishment Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Individual,Self Help Groups (SHGS),Business Entity,Registered Societies
Brief Description
The scheme aims to increase inland fish production and generate employment through innovative fish farming techniques like Biofloc and RAS.
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 primary aim of this scheme regarding fish production?
This scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies.
How does this scheme help in boosting inland fisheries activities?
It helps by promoting fish farming in freshwater bodies and by establishing advanced systems like Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for more efficient production.
Beyond increasing fish production, what other main objective does this scheme have?
The scheme also aims to provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
Can more fish be produced with less land and water under this scheme?
Yes, by creating fish tanks using Biofloc with source as well Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water.
Who is eligible to take advantage of the components under this scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities can take advantage of the components.
What is the minimum age requirement to be an applicant for this scheme?
The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
Do I need to own land to receive construction-related assistance under this scheme?
You must either have your own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail of construction-related assistance.
What is the standard unit cost for the establishment of a small Biofloc unit under this scheme?
The standard unit cost for a small Biofloc establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height) is ₹7,50,000/- per unit.
What is the percentage of assistance provided for the General Category for a small Biofloc establishment?
The scale of assistance for the General Category is 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
How is the assistance for this scheme primarily funded?
Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments.