PMMSY
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (40% State)
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States / UT: Gujarat
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, Women
Tags: Fisheries, Employment, Subsidy, Women, Inland Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fish Production, Financial Assistance, Gujarat, Agriculture, Biofloc, RAS
Details
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 boost the inland fisheries sector. Its primary objective is to create employment opportunities for both general and women beneficiaries in the state while increasing fish production. The scheme promotes innovative methods such as Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to achieve higher fish production in limited land and water resources. Additionally, the establishment of freshwater hatcheries is encouraged to further enhance inland fish production capacity. The PMMSY scheme offers a subsidy of 40% for the general category and 60% for women beneficiaries.
Benefits
- - 40% subsidy for general category 60% subsidy for women category
- Financial assistance for fish farming activities
- Employment opportunities in inland fisheries
- 40% subsidy for general category
- 60% subsidy for women category
- Financial assistance for fish farming activities
- Employment opportunities in inland fisheries
Eligibility
Open to all fishermen, with no income limits specified. Both general and women beneficiaries can apply.
Application Process
Online
Applications can be submitted online through the i-Khedut Portal. Required documents include:
- Aadhar Card
- Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
- Caste Certificate
- Copy of license
- Identity Card
- Passport Size Photos
- PH Identity Card
- Quotations
- Ration Card
For more details, visit the i-Khedut Portal.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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