Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish Collection Cum Patrolling Boat Gujarat in Peddapalli
ASCFPBGUJ
Department of Agriculture (Fisheries), Government of Gujarat
Guidance for businesses in Peddapalli
The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to Scheduled Caste people involved in inland fisheries activities.
At a glance
- Fish Collection Cum Patrolling Boat
- ₹5,00,000
- Four-wheel fish-transport vehicle
- ₹6,00,000
- Three-wheel fish-transport vehicle
- ₹2,00,000
Benefits
Fish Collection Cum Patrolling Boat: Unit cost ₹5,00,000/-; assistance at 75% of the unit cost (₹3,75,000/-) or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is less.
Four-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish (to a SC lessee): Unit cost ₹6,00,000/-; assistance at 75% (₹4,50,000/-) or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower.
Three-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish (to a SC lessee): Unit cost ₹2,00,000/-; assistance at 75% (₹1,50,000/-) or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower.
Frequency of Disbursement: Assistance is given once in a lifetime for each component.
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 increases fish production and provides employment to Scheduled Caste people in inland fisheries. It offers 75% assistance on a fish collection cum patrolling boat (up to ₹3,75,000), and on fish-transport vehicles — a four-wheeler (up to ₹4,50,000) and a three-wheeler (up to ₹1,50,000) — for SC leaseholders, once per component.
Why it matters
- Big Assistance:
- Up to ₹4,50,000 for fish-transport vehicles.
- Patrolling Boat:
- 75% (up to ₹3,75,000) for the boat.
- SC Leaseholders:
- For Scheduled Caste reservoir lessees.
- Fish Production:
- Boosts inland fisheries and employment.
Focus areas
- Patrolling Boats:
- Fish collection cum patrolling boats.
- Fish Transport:
- Four- and three-wheel vehicles.
- SC Leaseholders:
- Support for inland-fisheries lessees.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme helps Gujarat's Scheduled Caste reservoir leaseholders scale inland fisheries with subsidised patrolling boats and fish-transport vehicles. If you are an SC leaseholder above 18 in inland fisheries, this scheme can fund up to 75% of these assets.
Official links
Links open the issuing department's website. Always confirm the current terms there before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the benefit related to the fish collection cum patrolling boat?
Only Scheduled Caste (SC) leaseholders involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply for this benefit.
Is there any age limit to apply for assistance for a fish collection cum patrolling boat?
Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible.
Can a group or society apply for assistance under this component?
Yes, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units involved in inland fisheries can apply.
Can this assistance be availed more than once?
No, this assistance is available only once in a lifetime.
Is a bank account mandatory to receive the subsidy?
Yes, the beneficiary must have their own bank account to receive the subsidy.
Which documents are accepted as proof of identity for this benefit?
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Passport can be submitted as proof of identity.
Is a caste certificate required to apply for the subsidy?
Yes, a Scheduled Caste certificate is mandatory to avail the benefits under this component.
Can I apply if I do not hold a lease in a reservoir?
No, only Scheduled Caste leaseholders in reservoirs are eligible for this specific assistance.
Where can the application for the subsidy be submitted?
The application must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
Can an individual apply directly for the benefit without going through any organization?
Yes, individual SC leaseholders involved in inland fisheries can apply directly.
Are inland fisheries activities mandatory to avail this benefit?
Yes, the applicant must be involved in inland fisheries activities to be eligible.
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