Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries in Cuttack
ATSCF
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Government of Gujarat
Guidance for businesses in Cuttack
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals engaged in inland fisheries.
At a glance
- Fish Seed Stocking
- 100% (fish seed + transportation)
- Prawn Seed Stocking
- 100% (prawn seed + transportation, SC lessees)
- Boat & Net (Tin / F.R.P.)
- 50% (up to ₹7,500 / ₹15,000)
- Fish Collection & Patrolling Boat
- 75% (up to ₹3.75 lakh)
- Fish Sale Equipment
- 50% (up to ₹7,500)
- Trainee Stipend
- ₹1,250 after 10-day training (₹125/day)
Benefits
Fish Seed Rearing: ₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time 30, 60, 90 days (reclaim: 1 Year).
Fish Seed Stocking: 100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost.
Prawn Seed Stocking: 100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees.
Boat & Net: 50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less) (reclaim: 6 Years).
Fish Collection & Patrolling Boat: Fish Collection Boat ₹5,00,000/- unit cost, 75% assistance (₹3.75 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Four-wheel Transport Vehicle ₹6,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹4.50 lakh/-); Three-wheel Transport Vehicle ₹2,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹1.50 lakh/-) (reclaim: Once in a lifetime).
Scheme for fish sale equipments: 50% subsidy of total unit purchase cost (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-) including Insulated box (₹1,000/-), Box (₹500/-), Renkadi (₹5,000/-), Weighing unit (₹1,000/-).
Training of Scheduled Caste trainees: ₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during training.
Eligibility
- Individuals/societies/self-help groups/associations/reservoir monopolies/private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
- The applicant should be a Fisherman.
- The applicant should belong to the Schedule Caste (SC) category.
- Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
- The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
Documents required
- Aadhar card.
- Quotation.
- Caste certificate.
- Passport size photo.
- Bank passbook/cancelled cheque.
- Ration card.
How to apply
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Visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/.
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- On the home page, click 'Schemes' > 'Agricultural Schemes', select the scheme, and click 'Apply' to open the application page.
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- Click 'Apply New' to submit a new application; use 'Update Application' to make corrections; once done, confirm the application.
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- Take a printout of the confirmed application. You can also check Application Status/View/Print/Upload details from the Applicant Corner (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx).
About the scheme
This Gujarat umbrella scheme enhances fish production and provides employment to Scheduled Caste individuals in inland fisheries. It offers assistance across many components — fish and prawn seed rearing and stocking, boat & net, fish collection & patrolling boats and transport vehicles, fish sale equipment, and stipends for SC trainees.
Why it matters
- Full Value Chain:
- Seed, boats, sale equipment, and training.
- High Assistance:
- 100% seed stocking; 75% patrolling boats.
- SC Employment:
- Jobs for Scheduled Caste fishermen.
- Inland Fisheries:
- Rearing fish in reservoirs.
Focus areas
- Seed & Stocking:
- Fish and prawn seed rearing and stocking.
- Boats & Equipment:
- Boat-nets, patrolling boats, sale equipment.
- Training:
- Stipends for SC trainees.
Is this scheme right for you?
This umbrella scheme covers the full inland-fisheries value chain for Gujarat's Scheduled Caste fishermen — from seed and boats to sale equipment and training stipends. If you are an SC fisherman (or SHG/society) above 18 in inland fisheries, this scheme can support multiple components of your work.
Official links
Links open the issuing department's website. Always confirm the current terms there before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" scheme?
The objective of the "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" scheme is to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals involved in inland fisheries.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units engaged in inland fisheries can apply. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, be above 18 years of age, and have a valid bank account.
Can a Scheduled Tribe (ST) individual apply for this scheme?
No, this scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals involved in inland fisheries.
What financial assistance is provided for fish seed rearing?
The scheme provides the following assistance for fish seed rearing: ₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery). ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery). ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery).
Is there any support provided for fish seed stocking?
Yes, 100% assistance is provided for the cost of fish seed and transportation for Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiaries.
Does the scheme offer support for prawn seed stocking?
Yes, 100% assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) lessees for the total cost of prawn seed and transportation.
What assistance is available for purchasing boats and nets?
50% assistance is provided for the Tin Boat & Net (up to ₹7,500/-). 50% assistance is provided for the F.R.P. Boat & Net (up to ₹15,000/-).
Can the benefits of this scheme be availed more than once?
Some benefits, such as boat and net assistance and training, can be availed only once in a lifetime, while fish seed and prawn seed stocking can be availed annually.
What is the minimum time limit for reclaiming benefits?
The minimum time limit varies: Fish seed rearing & stocking: 1 year. Boat & net assistance: 6 years. Fish collection and patrolling boat: Once in a lifetime.
How can an applicant apply for this scheme?
The applicant must apply online through the i-Khedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) and upload the necessary documents.
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