To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas

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...

Key details

• Level: State-level
• State: Gujarat
• Category: Agriculture
• Last date: Always open
• Beneficiaries: farmer, citizen

Benefits

**Name of Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming 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 days1 YearFish Seed Stocking100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost1 YearPrawn Seed Stocking100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees1 YearBoat & Net50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹5,000/- + Net ₹2,500/-); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹12,500/- + Net ₹2,500/-)6 YearsFish cage culture60% assistance for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries Unit cost: ₹3,00,000/-, subsidy: ₹1,80,000/- or 60% of actual cost, whichever is lower3 YearsTraining of Tribal Trainees₹2,000/- per month for 3 months (Total ₹6,000/-) (60% minimum attendance required)Once in a lifetimeTraining Kit₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during trainingOnce in a lifetimeFish seed rearing by womenA kit worth ₹2,500/- given after completing 3-month trainingOnce in a lifetime

Eligibility (who can apply)

• 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 Tribe(ST) category.
• Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
• The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.

How to Apply

1. **Online**
2. **Step 1:** The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: [https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/)
3. **Step 2:** On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
4. **Step 3:** Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
5. **Step 4:** Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
6. **Step 5:** Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
7. **Step 6:** Once the application is done, confirm it.
8. **Step 7:** Take a print out of the confirmed application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas / what is the 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 Tribe(ST) category....

What are the benefits of To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas?

**Name of Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming 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,...

How to apply online for To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas?

**Online** **Step 1:** The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: [https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/) **Step 2:** On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’. **Step 3:** Now select the scheme, click on the...

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Last updated: 10 Sep 2026