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Gujarat
Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities
Agriculture
Cold Storage
Fishing Activities
Ice Plant
Details
The scheme "Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support fishermen by providing financial assistance for purchasing essential fishing equipment, life-saving gear, and infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and fish preservation. It also provides financial aid to families of fishermen captured in Pakistan and subsidies for setting up ice plants, cold storage, and fish processing units.
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 Pakistan |
| Life saving equipment | Maximum ₹20,000/- | 2 years |
| Assistance to Pagdia fishermen | Maximum assistance of ₹7,200/- at 90% article of unit cost ₹8,000/- | 3 years |
| Assistance on purchase of 4 inch gillnet | Maximum ₹25,000/- | 2 years |
| Assistance 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 years |
| 50 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 years |
| Assistance 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 lifetime |
| Processing Plant Upgradation | 50% of actual expenditure incurred or a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- whichever is less the assistance is admissible | Once in a lifetime |
| Assistance 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 lifetime |
| Assistance 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 lifetime |
| Assistance 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 lifetime |
| Refrigerator van | 50% of ₹10,00,000/- and maximum assistance of ₹5,00,000/- admissible | 5 years |
| Assistance on purchase of fiber rope | 50% of the unit cost of ₹1,00,000/- i.e., ₹50,000/- is given as assistance | 3 years |
| Deep freezer | 50% of the unit cost of ₹1,00,000/- i.e., ₹50,000/- is given as assistance | 3 years |
| 25 percent subsidy on purchase of new engines for marine fishing boats | 25 percent of unit cost ₹14,00,000/- i.e ₹3,50,000/- assistance is provided. | Once in a lifetime |
| Assistance on purchase of two stroke/four stroke IBM/OBM | A maximum assistance of ₹60,000/- is given as per 50% of the unit cost of ₹1,20,000/-. | 5 Years |
| Assistance on purchase of polypropylene rope for fishing boats | 25% of the unit cost of ₹1,50,000/- or 25% of actual expenditure up to a maximum of ₹37,500/- | 2 years |
| Jumbo Plastic Crate and Manual Handling for Marine Fishing Boats | 1. Estimated price of jumbo plastic crate is ₹700/- per unit. 40 per cent of the unit cost of ₹700/- or 40 per cent of the actual cost for a fisherman beneficiary on purchase of 50 units per trawler boat gill netter and bucket netter and 50 units per deep-sea boat and 25 units per small boat. Maximum ₹280/- and for SC/ST/Females 60% of unit cost ₹700/- or 60% of actual expenditure maximum ₹420/- is given. 2) Estimated cost of material manually handling stacker is ₹1,50,000/- per unit. A general fisherman beneficiary will be assisted on purchase of 1 unit per trawler boat gill netter and bucket netter and deep-sea boat at a unit cost of ₹1,50,000/- per trawler boat gill netter and bucket netter and deep-sea boat. 60% of the unit cost of ₹1,50,000/- or 60% of the actual cost up to a maximum of ₹9,000/- is given on the purchase of 1 unit. | 3 years |
| Supply of electric equipment to fishermen | Unit cost ₹15,000/- maximum or purchase price whichever is less Support and equipment for FRP boats. Assistance is provided for Solar Electric Lantern ₹3,500/- or purchase price whichever is less | 5 Years |
| Assistance to fishing boats for hygienic toilets | Assistance is given on its unit cost of ₹15,000/- up to a maximum of ₹10,000/- or the actual expenditure incurred whichever is lower. | 5 Years |
| Assistance on purchase of sea cage culture | 75 percent of the estimated cost of the unit at ₹6,25,000/- lakh or purchase price whichever is lower (maximum ₹4,68,750/-) is eligible for assistance | Once in a lifetime |
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a native of Gujarat.
- The applicant must own a registered fishing boat under Real Craft Software (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.
Application Process
Online
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: 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 ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "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 print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
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Documents Required
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID).
- Residence Proof (Domicile Certificate, Ration Card).
- Bank Account Details (Passbook or Statement).
- Fishing License.
- Boat Registration Certificate (Real Craft software registered).
- Purchase Invoice (for equipment or infrastructure).
- Any other document if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of this scheme?
The scheme aims to support fishermen by providing financial assistance for purchasing essential fishing equipment, life-saving gear, and infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and fish preservation.
Who is eligible to apply for the Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities scheme?
Any fisherman who is a resident of Gujarat, owns a registered fishing boat under Real Craft software, and holds a valid fishing license is eligible to apply.
What financial assistance is provided to the families of fishermen captured in Pakistan?
The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹300/- per day per article to the families of fishermen captured in Pakistan.
Can an applicant avail multiple benefits under this scheme?
Yes, an applicant can avail multiple benefits, but some components have time restrictions, such as once in a lifetime or every 2 to 5 years.
What is the maximum subsidy provided for purchasing a GPS device for a fishing boat?
The scheme provides a 50% subsidy on the purchase price of a GPS device, with a maximum assistance of ₹20,000/-, whichever is lower.
Does the scheme provide any support for fish storage and refrigeration?
Yes, the scheme offers subsidies for deep freezers, refrigerator vans, ice plants, and cold storage facilities to help fishermen preserve their fish for a longer period.
What is the maximum assistance provided for setting up a fish processing plant?
The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹500 lakh or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower, for setting up fish processing plants.
What is the subsidy amount for purchasing a sea cage culture unit?
The scheme provides a 75% subsidy on the estimated cost of a sea cage culture unit, up to a maximum of ₹4,68,750/-.
Can a fisherman apply for assistance if their boat is not registered under Real Craft software?
No, only fishermen whose boats are registered under Real Craft software are eligible for the scheme's benefits.
What kind of safety equipment is covered under this scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance for life-saving equipment, life buoy rings, and hygienic toilets on fishing boats to enhance safety at sea.
How can an applicant apply for this scheme?
An applicant can apply online through the iKhedut portal by completing the registration process and submitting the required documents.
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Gujarat
Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities
Agriculture
Cold Storage
Fishing Activities
Ice Plant
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme "Providing Navigational Aids and Other Infrastructure Facilities" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support fishermen by providing financial assistance for purchasing essential fishing equipment, life-saving gear, and infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and fish preservation. It also provides financial aid to families of fishermen captured in Pakistan and subsidies for setting up ice plants, cold storage, and fish processing units.
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