Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit - Gujarat
The scheme aims to promote the rearing of ornamental fish and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, also increase inland fish production. The scheme also employs people involved in inland fisheries activities.
About the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit - Gujarat Scheme
The scheme “Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit” is a component under the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)” scheme, implemented by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote the rearing of ornamental fish and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, also increasing inland fish production. The scheme also employs people involved in inland fisheries activities. 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.
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Benefits
This scheme provides financial assistance for setting up a Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit, with a project cost of ₹3,00,000/- per unit.
- For the General Category: the scale of assistance is 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. - For Women, Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories: the scale of assistance is 60% of the unit cost or 60% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Mode of Disbursement: 60% of the government contribution is from the Government of India, and 40% is from the State Government.
Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit can be availed once in a lifetime.
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Eligibility Criteria
- 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/Aadhaar 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.
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How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit - Gujarat
Application mode: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit - Gujarat scheme?
The scheme “Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit” is a component under the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)” scheme, implemented by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote the rearing of…
Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit - Gujarat?
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…
What benefits does Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit - Gujarat provide?
This scheme provides financial assistance for setting up a Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit, with a project cost of ₹3,00,000/- per unit. For the General Category: the scale of assistance is 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. - For Women, Scheduled Castes (SC),…
How can I apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit - Gujarat?
Registration Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal. Step 2: Click on &39;Login&39; from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the &39;Farmer&39; or &39;Institutional&39; or &39;Except For the Fa…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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