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State Government Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Small Biofloc Establishment Gujarat

The scheme aims to increase inland fish production and generate employment through innovative fish farming techniques like Biofloc and RAS.

Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Gujarat
Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment
How to Apply
Online

About the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Small Biofloc Establishment Gujarat Scheme

The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)" with a component of Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height) introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.

Through this scheme, inland fish farming is promoted using advanced technologies such as Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to maximise fish production in less land and water. 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.

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> 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

Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height):

> Financial Assistance:

  • The unit cost is ₹7,50,000/- per unit.
  • General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
  • Women/Scheduled Caste (S.C.) and Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) Categories: 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.

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> Mode of Disbursement: Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments.

> Validity: The benefit for small biofloc establishment can be reclaimed once in a lifetime.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries activities.
  2. The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
  3. The applicant must have their own bank account.
  4. 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.
  5. The applicant must have a Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhar Card/Passport as proof of identity.

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> 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): Small Biofloc Establishment Gujarat

Application mode: Online

> 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 &quot;Beneficiary Registration&quot; and select any one from the &#39;Farmer&#39; or &#39;Institutional&#39; or &#39;Except For the Farmer&#39; as the Beneficiary Type.

Step 3: Enter the &#39;Company Name&#39; and Address if you have selected &#39;Institutional&#39; or &#39;Except For the Farmer&#39; as the Beneficiary Type. And for all select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose &#39;what type of account holder you are?&#39;, enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click &#39;Save and Next&#39;.

Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and E-mail address, click &#39;Send OTP&#39;, enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click &#39;Submit&#39;.

> Login 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 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 &quot;Apply New&quot; button and submit a new application.

Step 5: Click on the &quot;Update Application&quot; 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): Small Biofloc Establishment Gujarat scheme?

The scheme &quot;Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)&quot; with a component of Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height) introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase f…

Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Small Biofloc Establishment 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): Small Biofloc Establishment Gujarat provide?

Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height): Financial Assistance: The unit cost is ₹7,50,000/- per unit. General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. Women/Scheduled Caste (S.C.) and Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) Categories: 60% of the unit c…

How can I apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Small Biofloc Establishment 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 &quot;Beneficiary Registration&quot; 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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