Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Stocking of fingerlings in reservoir - Gujarat
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Business Entity,Individual,Registered Societies,Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Brief Description
The scheme aims to bring about a Blue Revolution through the sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India, with a focus on increasing fish production, creating employment, and ensuring the socio-economic welfare of fishers.
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/Aadhaar 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
Who all are eligible to apply for the benefits under this scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir lease holders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities can take advantage of the components of this scheme.
What is the minimum age required to be eligible for this scheme?
An applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible to apply for the benefits.
Do I need to own the land to receive construction-related assistance?
To avail of assistance for construction, you must have either your own private land or a land lease agreement for a minimum of 10 years.
What if the land I want to use for the project is co-owned by others?
If the land is co-owned, you must submit a consent form from all the co-owners to be eligible for the assistance.
How much assistance will I get for stocking fingerlings in a reservoir?
For stocking fingerlings, you will receive assistance of 40% of the unit cost if you are in the general category, and 60% if you are a woman, or belong to the SC or ST category.
How is the assistance amount for stocking fingerlings distributed between the government and me?
The assistance is paid through a 60% contribution from the Government of India and a 40% contribution from the State Government.
What is the maximum number of fingerlings that can be stocked per hectare under this component?
The standard of assistance for stocking fingerlings in reservoirs is 1,000 fingerlings per hectare.
How does this scheme help in increasing fish production?
The scheme increases fish production by supporting activities like rearing fish in reservoirs, accelerating inland fish farming in freshwater bodies, and establishing freshwater hatcheries.
What documents are accepted as proof of identity for the application?
You can use a Voter ID, Ration Card, Aadhar Card, or Passport as a valid proof of identity for the application.