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Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish Collection Cum Patrolling Boat Gujarat

The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to Scheduled Caste people involved in inland fisheries activities.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The unit cost to Scheduled Caste Leaseholders is ₹5,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹3,75,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is less. | - The Unit cost for a four-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish to a Scheduled Caste lessee is ₹6,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹4,50,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower. | - The Unit cost for a Three-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish to a Scheduled Caste lessee is ₹2,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹1,50,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower. | Frequency of Disbursement: Assistance is given once in a lifetime for each component.

Who can apply

The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.; The applicant should be above 18 years of age.; The applicant should be involved in inland fisheries activities.; The applicant can be an individual, a society, a self-help group, an association, a reservoir monopoly, or a private unit.; The applicant must have a bank account in their own name.; The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who can apply for the benefit related to the fish collection cum patrolling boat?

Only Scheduled Caste (SC) leaseholders involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible to apply for this benefit.

Is there any age limit to apply for assistance for a fish collection cum patrolling boat?

Yes, the applicant must be above 18 years of age to be eligible.

Can a group or society apply for assistance under this component?

Yes, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units involved in inland fisheries can apply.

Can this assistance be availed more than once?

No, this assistance is available only once in a lifetime.

Is a bank account mandatory to receive the subsidy?

Yes, the beneficiary must have their own bank account to receive the subsidy.

Which documents are accepted as proof of identity for this benefit?

Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Passport can be submitted as proof of identity.

Is a caste certificate required to apply for the subsidy?

Yes, a Scheduled Caste certificate is mandatory to avail the benefits under this component.

Can I apply if I do not hold a lease in a reservoir?

No, only Scheduled Caste leaseholders in reservoirs are eligible for this specific assistance.

Where can the application for the subsidy be submitted?

The application must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).

Can an individual apply directly for the benefit without going through any organization?

Yes, individual SC leaseholders involved in inland fisheries can apply directly.

Are inland fisheries activities mandatory to avail this benefit?

Yes, the applicant must be involved in inland fisheries activities to be eligible.