Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Boat Net Gujarat in Hyderabad
ASCFBNGUJ
Department of Agriculture (Fisheries), Government of Gujarat
Guidance for businesses in Hyderabad
The scheme aims to assist boat nets, which are provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) fishermen and fish farmers, to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to SC individuals involved in inland fisheries.
At a glance
- Tin Boat-Net Unit
- 50% or ₹7,500 (Boat ₹5,000; Net ₹2,500)
- F.R.P. Boat-Net Unit
- 50% or ₹15,000 (Boat ₹12,500; Net ₹2,500)
- Frequency
- Once every 6 years
Benefits
Tin Boat-Net Unit: 50% of unit cost or ₹7,500/- (Boat: ₹5,000/-; Net: ₹2,500/-), whichever is less.
F.R.P. (Fibre-Reinforced Plastic) Boat-Net Unit: 50% of unit cost or ₹15,000/- (Boat: ₹12,500/-; Net: ₹2,500/-), whichever is less.
Conditions: Benefit amount is calculated based on 50% of the unit cost or the fixed maximum amount, whichever is less. Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming Benefits: 6 Years.
Eligibility
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
- The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
- The applicant should be involved in inland fisheries activities.
- The applicant can be an individual, a society, a self-help group, an association, a reservoir monopoly, or a private unit.
- The applicant must have a bank account in their own name.
- The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity. (The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.)
Documents required
- Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
- Bank Account Passbook
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate
How to apply
- 1
Register:
- Visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal. Click 'Login' > "Beneficiary Registration", select the Beneficiary Type (Farmer/Institutional/Except For the Farmer). Enter 'Company Name' and Address if Institutional/Except For the Farmer; select District/Taluka/Village, choose your account-holder type, enter Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'. Enter Mobile Number and Email, verify via OTP, create a password, and click 'Submit'.
- 2
Login & Apply:
- Click 'Login', go to 'Schemes' > 'Agricultural Schemes', select the scheme, click 'Apply', and then 'Apply New' to submit a new application.
- 3
Update & Confirm:
- Use 'Update Application' to make corrections; once done, confirm the application.
- 4
Print:
- Take a printout of the confirmed application.
About the scheme
This Gujarat scheme assists Scheduled Caste fishermen and fish farmers with boat-net units for inland fisheries — increasing fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment. It offers 50% of unit cost or ₹7,500 for a Tin Boat-Net and ₹15,000 for an F.R.P. (Fibre-Reinforced Plastic) Boat-Net (whichever is less).
Why it matters
- Boat-Net Units:
- Subsidised tin and FRP boat-nets.
- Fish Production:
- Rearing fish in reservoirs.
- SC Employment:
- Jobs for Scheduled Caste fishermen.
- Inland Fisheries:
- Support for reservoir/river fishing.
Focus areas
- Boat-Net Support:
- Tin and FRP boat-net units.
- Inland Fisheries:
- Reservoir-based fish rearing.
- SC Livelihoods:
- Employment for SC fishermen.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme helps Gujarat's Scheduled Caste fishermen build inland-fisheries livelihoods with subsidised boat-net units. If you are an SC individual (or SHG/society) above 18 involved in inland fisheries, this scheme can fund your boat and net.
Official links
Links open the issuing department's website. Always confirm the current terms there before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Can individuals, societies, and other groups apply for the scheme?
Yes, individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units involved in inland fisheries can all avail themselves of the scheme's benefits.
What are the main objectives of the scheme?
The scheme aims to increase fish production by encouraging fish rearing in reservoirs and boosting inland fisheries activities for Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals. It also seeks to provide employment opportunities to SC fishermen.
What is the eligibility age for an applicant?
The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
What are the essential documents required to apply for the scheme?
Applicants need to provide a bank account, an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity, and a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate.
Do I need my own bank account to apply?
Yes, the beneficiary fisherman must have their own bank account to receive the benefits.
Is the scheme only for Scheduled Caste applicants?
Yes, the scheme is specifically for Scheduled Caste fishermen to boost inland fisheries through their involvement.
Where can the application for this assistance be submitted?
Applications can be submitted online through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Is it necessary to be involved in inland fisheries to apply for the assistance?
Yes, only those involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible for this component.
What is the purpose of providing assistance for boat-net units?
The support is aimed at increasing fish production and generating employment among Scheduled Caste fish farmers and fishermen.
How often can one receive support for the boat-net component?
Assistance for boat-net units is available once every 6 years for eligible beneficiaries.
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