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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Construction of New Grow-out Pond - Gujarat
To enhance fish production and generate employment in inland fisheries, this initiative provides financial assistance for constructing new grow-out ponds. Eligible beneficiaries, including individuals, registered societies, and self-help groups, can receive funding of up to ₹4,20,000 per hectare, with a cost-sharing model between the central and state governments.
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: Business Entity, Individual, Registered Societies, Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Tags: Fish Farming, Construction, Ponds, Freshwater Hatcheries
Details
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)", with the component of Construction of New Grow-out Pond, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. Through this scheme, assistance is provided for the construction of new grow-out ponds to individuals and organisations involved in inland fisheries. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% from the Government of Gujarat.
Objective:
- Increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- Assistance is provided for accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increasing inland fish production and boosting inland fisheries.
- Except for water bodies or ponds, in less land, less water, Biofloc with source as well, Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS). By creating fish tanks with this method, more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water. If more beneficiaries get the benefit of the subsidy of this scheme, more fish production can be achieved with less water sources and less land.
- Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries.
Benefits
- Financial assistance is provided for the Construction of the New Grow-out Pond (PMMSY). The unit cost of the project is ₹7,00,000/- per hectare
- General Category: 40% of the unit cost (₹2,80,000/- per hectare).- Women/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) Category: 60% of the unit cost (₹4,20,000/- per hectare). Conditions Associated with Benefits: 60% of the contribution is from the Government of India and 40% from the State Government. Frequency of Disbursement: Once in a lifetime
Financial assistance is provided for the Construction of the New Grow-out Pond (PMMSY). The unit cost of the project is ₹7,00,000/- per hectare.
- General Category: 40% of the unit cost (₹2,80,000/- per hectare).- Women/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) Category: 60% of the unit cost (₹4,20,000/- per hectare).
Conditions Associated with Benefits: 60% of the contribution is from the Government of India and 40% from the State Government.
Frequency of Disbursement: Once in a lifetime.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries activities.
- The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
- The applicant must have their own bank account.
- 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.
- The applicant must have a Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhar 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.
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 this scheme?
- Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply. <br>
- Is there any age limit to apply for this scheme?
- Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme. <br>
- Can a woman beneficiary apply under this scheme?
- Yes, women beneficiaries are eligible to apply and are entitled to a higher percentage of assistance. <br>
- Is it mandatory to have land to apply under this scheme?
- Yes, the applicant must have their own land or land with at least a 10-year lease agreement to avail construction-related assistance. <br>
- Is the scheme open to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants?
- Yes, SC and ST beneficiaries are eligible and can avail of additional assistance under the scheme. <br>
- Where should the application for this scheme be submitted?
- Applications must be submitted through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in. <br>
- What is the purpose of providing assistance under this scheme?
- The scheme aims to increase fish production and provide employment through the development of inland fish farming. <br>
- Is there a standard project cost mentioned for pond construction?
- Yes, the unit cost for the project is set at ₹7,00,000/- per hectare. <br>
- Can this scheme be used in areas with limited land and water?
- Yes, the scheme promotes techniques like Biofloc and RAS that enable fish farming in less land and water. <br>
- Can private entities apply under this scheme?
- Yes, private entities engaged in inland fisheries activities can apply under this scheme. <br>
- Is the scheme designed to improve fish production only?
- No, besides improving fish production, the scheme also aims to generate employment in the fisheries sector. <br>
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