PM Matsya Yojana
789/01 Special Component for Scheduled Castes - Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (CSS 60%)
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department
Nodal department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Fishermen
Tags: Fisheries, Employment, Subsidy, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Aquaculture, Financial Assistance, India
Details
The 789/01 Special Component for Scheduled Castes under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to individuals involved in inland fisheries activities. The scheme seeks to accelerate inland fish farming in freshwater bodies, enhance fish production, and create job opportunities for beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state. It excludes water bodies or ponds with limited land and water, utilizing Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for fish farming.
Benefits
- - Financial assistance through subsidies
- Employment opportunities in inland fisheries
- Increased fish production
- Financial assistance through subsidies
- Employment opportunities in inland fisheries
- Increased fish production
Eligibility
Open to all individuals, particularly fishermen from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. No income limit specified.
Exclusions
Excludes water bodies or ponds with limited land and water.
Application Process
Online
- Visit the i-khedut Portal: i-khedut Portal
- Fill out the online application form.
- Submit required documents: Aadhar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Caste Certificate, Passport Size Photos, Quotations, Ration Card.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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