PMMSY: Refrigerated vehicles - Gujarat
₹10–₹15 lakh subsidy on refrigerated vehicle · Gujarat fish transport under PMMSY
Gujarat fishermen and fish traders can receive financial support to purchase a refrigerated vehicle for keeping fish fresh during transport, enabling wider distribution and higher returns. The subsidy covers 40% (up to ₹10 lakh) for general applicants or 60% (up to ₹15 lakh) for women/SC/ST, against a unit cost of ₹25 lakh. Apply online via the I-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
Gujarat fishermen and fish traders can receive financial support to purchase a refrigerated vehicle for keeping fish fresh during transport, enabling wider distribution and higher returns. The subsidy covers 40% (up to ₹10 lakh) for general applicants or 60% (up to ₹15 lakh) for women/SC/ST, against a unit cost of ₹25 lakh. Apply online via the I-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)” with the component of "Refrigerated vehicles", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernise cold chain infrastructure to preserve fish health, uplift fishermen, and enhance value chain efficiency. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to fishermen and related beneficiaries for constructing ice plants or storage units with a minimum capacity of 30 tonnes, ensuring hygienic fish storage and better returns. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government.
Objective of the scheme
- Marine production in the Gujarat state is one of the leading in the country. The state lags behind in exports due to non-norms. So cold storage/ice plant modernization is necessary to keep the fish in healthy condition.
- Insulated vehicle, three wheeler with ice box including e-rickshaw, and live fish vending center to deliver the fish in hygienic condition to the consumer, so that the consumer (customer) can get fresh and clean fish from the local area and get good returns to the sellers.
- Around 27,000 small and large boats are operating in the state. To strengthen the safety and security of the fishermen and increase the income of the boat owner, replacement of the existing boats is necessary to increase the sea growth of the existing boats.
Benefits
- General category: 40% of unit cost = up to ₹10,00,000
- Women / SC / ST category: 60% of unit cost = up to ₹15,00,000
- Unit cost: ₹25,00,000 per refrigerated vehicle
- Benefit available once in a lifetime
💡 Why Startups Should Care
A refrigerated vehicle at ₹25 lakh becomes an ₹10–₹15 lakh outlay with the PMMSY subsidy — for a seafood logistics startup in Gujarat building a last-mile or middle-mile cold chain, this scheme can fund your first few fleet additions at dramatically reduced cost.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a native and resident of Gujarat
- Must have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software
- Must hold a valid fishing license
- Must complete online registration on the I-Khedut portal
- Must obtain in-principle approval before any purchase
- Must have a personal bank account
- Women, SC, and ST applicants qualify for 60% assistance
How to Apply
- Register at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in — click Login → Beneficiary Registration and select your beneficiary type (Farmer, Institutional, or Other).
- Select District, Taluka, and Village, enter your bank account number and name, solve the captcha, and click Save and Next.
- Enter your mobile number and email, click Send OTP, verify with the received OTP, create a password, and click Submit.
- Log in again, click Schemes → Fisheries Schemes, find this scheme, and click Apply.
- Click Apply New to start a new application and fill in all required details.
- Use Update Application to correct any errors, then confirm the application.
- Take a printout of the confirmed application for your records.
- Check application status anytime by logging in to your iKhedut account at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the unit cost of a refrigerated vehicle under this scheme?
The unit cost of a refrigerated vehicle is ₹25,00,000/-.
How much financial assistance is given to general category beneficiaries?
General category beneficiaries receive 40% assistance, up to ₹10,00,000/-.
How much assistance is provided to women and SC/ST category beneficiaries?
Women and SC/ST category beneficiaries receive 60% assistance, up to ₹15,00,000/-.
Is there any difference in assistance based on category?
Yes, general category beneficiaries get 40% assistance, while women and SC/ST category beneficiaries get 60% assistance.
How is the financial contribution shared between governments?
The Government of India provides 60% contribution, and the State Governments provide 40% contribution.
Is the benefit available multiple times for a beneficiary?
No, the benefit can be availed of only once in a lifetime.
Will all applicants automatically receive the benefit?
No, the benefit is available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.
Who decides the allocation of targets for assistance?
The allocation of targets is done by the Government of India.
What is the maximum financial assistance a beneficiary can get?
A beneficiary can receive up to ₹15,00,000/- as financial assistance.
Can a general category beneficiary get the same level of assistance as women or SC/ST beneficiaries?
No, general category beneficiaries get up to ₹10,00,000/-, while women and SC/ST beneficiaries can get up to ₹15,00,000/-.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Fishing licence copy
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph
- Quotation from supplier