Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Scheme For Fish Sale Equipment - Gujarat in Bharuch
ASCFSEGUJ
Department of Agriculture (Fisheries), Government of Gujarat
Guidance for businesses in Bharuch
The scheme aims to increase fish production and provide employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals engaged in inland fisheries. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for purchasing fish sale equipment to SC fish farmers and fishermen.
At a glance
- Insulated box
- ₹1,000
- Box
- ₹500
- Renkadi
- ₹5,000
- Weighing unit
- ₹1,000
- Total Unit Cost
- ₹15,000
- Assistance (50%)
- ₹7,500 (once in a lifetime)
Benefits
Assistance is provided at 50% of the total unit purchase cost of ₹15,000/-, which amounts to ₹7,500/-.
This assistance covers four components: an insulated box (₹1,000/-), a box (₹500/-), a renkadi (₹5,000/-), and a weighing unit (₹1,000/-).
Frequency of Disbursement: This benefit can be availed once in a lifetime.
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 provides Scheduled Caste inland-fisheries beneficiaries financial assistance for purchasing fish sale equipment — increasing fish production and providing employment. It offers 50% assistance (₹7,500) on a ₹15,000 unit covering an insulated box, a box, a renkadi, and a weighing unit.
Why it matters
- Fish Sale Equipment:
- Insulated box, box, renkadi, weighing unit.
- 50% Assistance:
- ₹7,500 on a ₹15,000 unit.
- SC Fishermen:
- For Scheduled Caste inland-fisheries workers.
- Better Marketing:
- Helps sell fish efficiently.
Focus areas
- Fish Sale Equipment:
- Boxes, renkadi, and weighing units.
- Inland Fisheries:
- Support for reservoir/pond fishing.
- SC Livelihoods:
- Employment for SC fishermen.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme helps Gujarat's Scheduled Caste fishermen market their catch better with subsidised fish sale equipment. If you are an SC individual (or SHG/society) above 18 in inland fisheries, this scheme can fund half the cost of your sale equipment.
Official links
Links open the issuing department's website. Always confirm the current terms there before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to receive assistance for purchasing fish sale equipment?
Only individuals from the Scheduled Caste community involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to receive assistance for fish sale equipment.
Can a private fisheries unit apply for this benefit?
Yes, private units involved in inland fisheries activities can apply for this benefit.
I am part of a self-help group working in fisheries. Can we avail this assistance?
Yes, self-help groups involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply for the benefit.
Is there any age limit to apply for assistance?
Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
How many times can one apply for this benefit?
This assistance can be availed only once in a lifetime by each beneficiary.
Can this benefit be availed without a bank account?
No, the beneficiary must have a bank account to receive the financial assistance.
Where can I apply for this assistance?
Applications must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Does the scheme focus on any specific type of fishing?
The scheme is focused on inland fisheries activities, including fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catching fish from rivers.
How can I track my application status after applying?
You can check the status of your application by logging into the iKhedut portal with your registered credentials.
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