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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat
6.7/10The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland) aims to significantly enhance inland fish production while generating employment opportunities in the sector. It provides financial assistance for establishing Small Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) units, specifically designed for individuals, business entities, registered societies, and self-help groups. Eligible beneficiaries can receive up to 60% of the unit cost, with a maximum assistance of ₹7,50,000 per unit, depending on their category. Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) applicants are prioritized, receiving higher assistance rates. To qualify, applicants must be over 18 years old, possess their own land or a long-term lease, and have a valid identity proof. The scheme encourages innovative aquaculture practices, such as Biofloc and RAS, to optimize fish production using limited resources. Assistance is available once in a lifetime, promoting sustainable practices in inland fisheries.
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, Business Entity, Registered Societies, Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Tags: Fish Farming, Small RAS, Biofloc, Recirculating Aquaculture System
Details
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland) with the component of Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system" by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, aims to increase inland fish production by promoting fish rearing in reservoirs and providing employment to individuals involved in inland fisheries activities.
Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for setting up Small Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) units, enabling higher fish yield using minimal land and water resources. 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:
- 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
- Beneficiaries can receive assistance for the Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of a minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system. 1. For the general category the standard of assistance will be 40% of the unit cost ₹7 50 000/unit or 40% of the actual cost whichever is less. 1. For women
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost whichever is less. Mode of Disbursement: Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments. Validity: The benefit can be reclaimed once in a lifetime
Beneficiaries can receive assistance for the Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of a minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system.
- For the general category, the standard of assistance will be 40% of the unit cost ₹7,50,000/unit or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
- For women, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Mode of Disbursement: Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments.
Validity: The benefit can be reclaimed 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.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
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- Accessibility5.0
- Financial impact9.5
- Rural utility5.0
- Awareness5.5
- Simplicity6.0
- Inclusivity9.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The scheme provides significant support for enhancing inland fish production, particularly benefiting individuals and groups involved in aquaculture.
Key challenges addressed
- Boosting inland fish production
- Creating employment opportunities in fisheries
Most beneficial for
- Women beneficiaries
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants
- Individuals and Self Help Groups
Likely challenges
- Complex application process for semi-literate citizens
- Digital dependency may exclude non-tech-savvy individuals
Practical insights for citizens
Practical for those with resources and digital access, but challenging for the less literate
Rural challenges
- Limited access to digital resources
- Need for land ownership or lease
Digital challenges
- High digital dependency may alienate non-digital users
Implementation bottlenecks
- Complex eligibility and documentation requirements
Awareness challenges
- Low awareness among potential beneficiaries
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Online portal
- Documents burden
- Moderate, requires identity proof and land documentation
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, involves multiple steps
- Office dependency
- Low, primarily online
- DBT dependency
- No direct benefit transfer mentioned
- CSC support
- Not specified
- Estimated citizen effort
- High, due to multiple steps in application
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- Once in a lifetime
- Benefit practicality
- Practical for eligible beneficiaries with land
- Financial meaningfulness
- Moderate, as assistance can significantly aid setup costs
- Long-term impact
- Potentially high, if beneficiaries successfully establish fish farming operations
Plain-language guidance
This scheme helps individuals and groups set up fish farming systems with financial support. It is aimed at boosting fish production and creating jobs in the fisheries sector.
- Who should apply
- Individuals, self-help groups, and registered societies involved in fish farming.
- Who may struggle
- Semi-literate individuals and those without digital access.
- Best application route
- Apply via the I-Khedut Portal with necessary documents.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
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).
- How can I increase fish production and get employment in inland fisheries activities through this scheme?
This scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities, including through accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies and boosting inland fisheries.
- What are the specific goals of this scheme for inland fish farming?
The scheme specifically aims to accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increase inland fish production, and boost inland fisheries. It also seeks to obtain more fish production in less land and less water by creating fish tanks using Biofloc with source as well as Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS).
- Can this scheme help increase fish production even with limited land and water resources?
Yes, by creating fish tanks with Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) methods, more fish production can be obtained even with less land and less water.
- Do I need to own land to receive construction-related assistance under this scheme?
Yes, you must have your own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land.
- Is there any age requirement to be eligible for this scheme's benefits?
Yes, the applicant should be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
- What is the specific component covered under this scheme for which assistance is provided?
Assistance is provided for the Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system.
- If I am a woman applicant, what percentage of the unit cost or actual cost will I receive as assistance?
For women, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
- If I am an ST category applicant, what percentage of the unit cost or actual cost will I receive as assistance?
For ST categories, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
- Is there a limit on how many times I can receive benefits for the Establishment of Small RAS under this scheme?
Yes, the minimum time limit for reclaiming benefits for the Establishment of Small RAS is once in a lifetime.
- What happens if I don't have private land but have a lease agreement?
You can still avail construction related assistance if you have a minimum 10 years lease agreement for land.
Official links
References
- Guidelines
- https://agri.gujarat.gov.in/Home/SchemesDetailsPage?Id=IVf4y2kDy/hLkKH1ioD8IA==&domain=qO9v1Yt1qFTmoiKMRXBpiA==
- Online Application
- https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual, Business Entity, Registered Societies, Self Help Groups (SHGS) through benefits related to Agriculture,Rural & Environment, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat?
- Eligibility for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat?
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- Which department manages Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat is managed by Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
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- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
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- Applications for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is income certificate required for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat?
- Income certificate requirements may vary depending on beneficiary category, subsidy eligibility, and financial assistance criteria defined under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat.
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- No, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat is primarily available for eligible residents of Gujarat and may be implemented through state government departments and local administrative offices.
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- Eligible small and marginal farmers may apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat subject to land ownership records, income eligibility, and agricultural beneficiary criteria.
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- Is Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat only for women beneficiaries?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat is primarily intended to support eligible women beneficiaries through welfare assistance, financial support, skill development, healthcare, or social security initiatives.
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- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
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- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
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