PMMSYIVGUJ

PMMSY: Insulated vehicles - Gujarat

The scheme aims to strengthen fish storage infrastructure for hygienic preservation. Through this scheme, beneficiaries receive financial assistance for Insulated vehicles.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Fishing and hunting

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Construction Of Plant, Storage, Fishermen, Fish Sellers

Details

The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)” with the component of "Insulated vehicles", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernise cold chain infrastructure to preserve fish health, uplift fishermen, and enhance value chain efficiency. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to fishermen and related beneficiaries for constructing ice plants or storage units with a minimum capacity of 30 tonnes, ensuring hygienic fish storage and better returns. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government.

Objective of the scheme

  • Marine production in the Gujarat state is one of the leading in the country. The state lags behind in exports due to non-norms. So cold storage/ice plant modernization is necessary to keep the fish in healthy condition.
  • Insulated vehicle, three wheeler with ice box including e-rickshaw, and live fish vending center to deliver the fish in hygienic condition to the consumer, so that the consumer (customer) can get fresh and clean fish from the local area and get good returns to the sellers.
  • Around 27,000 small and large boats are operating in the state. To strengthen the safety and security of the fishermen and increase the income of the boat owner, replacement of the existing boats is necessary to increase the sea growth of the existing boats.

Benefits

  • 1. The unit cost is ₹20 00 000/-. 40% assistance i.e. ₹8 00 000/- for the general category and 60% i.e. assistance up to ₹12 00 000/- for women and ST/SC category beneficiaries. 1. The benefit will be available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India. Remarks: 60% contribution from Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments is paid. Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: Once in a lifetime
  1. The unit cost is ₹20,00,000/-. 40% assistance, i.e. ₹ 8,00,000/- for the general category and 60% i.e. assistance up to ₹12,00,000/- for women and ST/SC category beneficiaries.
  2. The benefit will be available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.

Remarks: 60% contribution from Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments is paid.

Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: Once in a lifetime.


Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
  2. The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software.
  3. The applicant should hold a fishing license.
  4. The applicant should complete the online registration on the iKhedut Portal.1. The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan.
  5. 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.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

Registration Process:

Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Enter the 'Company Name' and Address if you have selected 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type. And for all select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and E-mail address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.

Login Process:

Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' 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.

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Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who can apply for support to acquire deep sea fishing vessels?
Traditional fishermen are eligible to apply for support under this component. <br>
Is there any requirement regarding the type of fishing vessel to be purchased?
Yes, the support is specifically for acquiring deep-sea fishing vessels suitable for traditional fishermen. <br>
Do I need to be an existing fisherman to avail the benefit?
Yes, the applicant must be a traditional fisherman to qualify for support. <br>
Will financial assistance cover the full cost of the vessel?
No, assistance is provided only as a portion of the cost and not the entire vessel cost. <br>
Is the support given in cash or some other form?
The assistance is given in the form of financial support towards the cost of the vessel. <br>
How often can I claim this benefit?
The support can be claimed only once in a lifetime by an eligible fisherman. <br>
Is there any restriction on the size or capacity of the vessel?
Yes, the vessel must meet the specified norms of deep-sea fishing vessels approved under the scheme. <br>
Do I need prior approval before purchasing a vessel?
Yes, in-principle approval must be obtained before purchasing the vessel. <br>
Will the government decide the number of beneficiaries for this support?
Yes, the number of beneficiaries is subject to the target allocation fixed by the Government of India. <br>
Can I apply if I already own another fishing vessel?
Yes, but the assistance will be only for the acquisition of a deep-sea fishing vessel and once in a lifetime. <br>
Does the scheme provide any preference to specific categories?
Yes, women and SC/ST beneficiaries receive higher assistance compared to the general category. <br>
What percentage of assistance is provided to the general category?
General category fishermen receive 40% assistance of the unit cost. <br>
What percentage of assistance is provided to women and SC/ST fishermen?
Women and SC/ST fishermen receive 60% assistance of the unit cost. <br>
Who shares the financial burden of this support?
The assistance is shared between the Government of India (60%) and the State Government (40%). <br>
How do I apply for this support?
You need to register online through the iKhedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in). <br>
Is having a bank account necessary for availing the benefit?
Yes, the beneficiary must have their own bank account to receive the assistance. <br>

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