To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Fish Seed Rearing by Women - Gujarat
Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat who are involved in inland fisheries receive ₹90 per 1,000 fish for rearing fish seed from spawn to fry stage over a 30-day cycle, supporting their income and employment in freshwater fisheries. The benefit can be claimed once per year and is specifically targeted at ST women. Apply online at the I-Khedut portal.
About This Scheme
Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat who are involved in inland fisheries receive ₹90 per 1,000 fish for rearing fish seed from spawn to fry stage over a 30-day cycle, supporting their income and employment in freshwater fisheries. The benefit can be claimed once per year and is specifically targeted at ST women. Apply online at the I-Khedut portal.
Full official description
The scheme “Fish Seed Rearing by Women” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to increase fish production through inland fisheries and provide employment opportunities, particularly to Scheduled Tribe women engaged in fish seed rearing. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for fish seed rearing activities to women involved in inland fisheries.
Objectives:
- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in freshwater bodies.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe fishermen in the state and increase fish production.
Benefits
- ₹90 per 1,000 fish for spawn-to-fry rearing over 30 days
- Minimum 30% recovery required to qualify for payment
- Benefit can be claimed once per year (minimum 1-year gap between claims)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a woman and a resident of Gujarat
- Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
- Must be above 18 years of age
- Must be involved in inland fisheries activities
- Must have a bank account
- Must have valid identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Passport)
How to Apply
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 objective of the scheme?
The objective is to increase fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe women involved in inland fisheries.
Who can apply for the fish seed rearing by women scheme?
Women belonging to Scheduled Tribes involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply.
Is there any age requirement for applying under this scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to apply.
Do I need to belong to a Scheduled Tribe to apply?
Yes, only women belonging to Scheduled Tribes are eligible under this component.
What is the minimum recovery rate required to avail the assistance?
A minimum of 30% recovery from spawn to fry is mandatory to receive the benefit.
How long does the fish seed rearing cycle take?
The fish seed rearing process is expected to be completed in 30 days.
Can the benefit be claimed again within the same year?
No, a minimum period of 1 year is required before reclaiming benefits under this component.
Where can I apply for this benefit?
You can apply through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Is there a restriction on how often I can apply for this benefit?
Yes, there must be a gap of at least 1 year before reapplying for the same benefit.
Do I need to upload documents online while applying?
Yes, documents such as identity proof, Scheduled Tribe certificate, and bank account details must be uploaded on the portal.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity)
- Scheduled Tribe Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Anu other documents (as per requirement)