Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to support fishermen by providing financial assistance for purchasing es...

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**Assistance to families of Pakistan captured fishermen ₹300/- per day per article As per period in custody at PakistanLife saving equipment Maximum ₹20,000/- 2 yearsAssistance to Pagdia fishermen Maximum assistance of ₹7,200/- at 90% article of unit cost ₹8,000/- 3 yearsAssistance on purchase of 4 inch gillnet Maximum ₹25,000/- 2 yearsAssistance to fish wholesalers and purchase of insulated boxes for boats 50% assistance of unit cost ₹15,000/- or actual expenditure incurred whichever is less is eligible. 3 years50 percent assistance on purchase of GPS 50 percent of the actual purchase price of the GPS or ₹20,000/- maximum assistance whichever is less. 3 yearsAssistance on purchase of value added machinery 50% of the actual expenditure or a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/- whichever is less is eligible to be sanctioned. Once in a lifetimeProcessing Plant Upgradation 50% of actual expenditure incurred or a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- whichever is less the assistance is admissible Once in a lifetimeAssistance for establishment of ice plant and cold storage by private units, industrialists and others 50% of unit cost of ₹1,00,00,000/- subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- or 50% of the cost of setting up ice plant and cold storage whichever is less is paid. Once in a lifetimeAssistance to Fisheries Co-operative Societies by private units, entrepreneurs and others for setting up fish processing units ₹5,00,00,000/- maximum or 50 percent of the actual cost whichever is less Once in a lifetimeAssistance for establishment of fish market Metropolitan Municipality ₹3,00,00,000/- maximum, Municipal Corporation ₹1,50,00,000/- maximum, Gram Panchayat ₹50,00,000/- maximum Once in a lifetimeRe

Eligibility (who can apply)

• The applicant must be a native of Gujarat.
• The applicant must own a registered fishing boat under [Real Craft Software](https://fishcraft.nic.in/web/new/index/public_login_registration.php) (registration is mandatory). - The applicant must possess a valid fishing license.
• The applicant must have a bank account in their name.
• The applicant must have obtained in-principle approval to purchase of the floor plan.

> **Note:**

• The assistance for infrastructure (cold storage, fish market) is available to private units, entrepreneurs, and fisheries cooperatives.

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 Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities / what is the eligibility?

- The applicant must be a native of Gujarat. - The applicant must own a registered fishing boat under [Real Craft Software](https://fishcraft.nic.in/web/new/index/public_login_registration.php) (registration is mandatory). - The applicant must possess a valid fishing license. - The ap...

What are the benefits of Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities?

**Name of Component** **Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Assistance to families of Pakistan captured fishermen ₹300/- per day per article As per period in custody at PakistanLife saving equipment Maximum ₹20,000/- 2 yearsAssistance to Pagd...

How to apply online for Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities?

**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: 09 Jul 2026