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Brackishwater Aquaculture

FSH-5 102/02, Development of Brackishwater Aquaculture

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Agriculture

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: Fishermen

Tags: Aquaculture, Shrimp Farming, Gujarat, Fisheries, Financial Assistance, Livelihood, Coastal Areas, Saline Land, Training, Government Scheme, Agriculture, Support

Details

The scheme aims to develop brackish water aquaculture in the coastal areas of Gujarat, specifically targeting saline lands that are unsuitable for traditional agriculture. With a total of 3.76 hectares of saline land identified, the initiative seeks to promote shrimp farming as a livelihood for local residents. The state government has identified approximately 89,000 hectares of saline land suitable for aquaculture. The scheme includes training for shrimp farming, financial assistance for renovation, and the purchase of necessary equipment such as bird and dog fencing. Additionally, shrimp seed feed will be provided by the government. Infrastructure facilities will be established to ensure affordable pricing of produce, thereby benefiting shrimp farmers financially.

Benefits

  • - Development of brackish water aquaculture
  • Training for shrimp farming
  • Financial assistance for renovation
  • Purchase of bird and dog fencing
  • Provision of shrimp seed feed
  • Infrastructure facilities for affordable pricing of produce
  • Financial benefits to shrimp farmers
  • Development of brackish water aquaculture
  • Training for shrimp farming
  • Financial assistance for renovation
  • Purchase of bird and dog fencing
  • Provision of shrimp seed feed
  • Infrastructure facilities for affordable pricing of produce
  • Financial benefits to shrimp farmers

Eligibility

Open to all fishermen in the coastal saline/alkaline soil areas of Gujarat. No specific income limits or educational qualifications are required.

Application Process

Online

  1. Visit the application portal: iKhedut
  2. Fill out the online application form.
  3. Attach required documents: Aadhar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Passport Size Photos, Quotations, Ration Card.
  4. Submit the application online.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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