Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Installation of Cage in Reservoir - Gujarat

DETAILS The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)" with the component of Installation of Cage in Reservoir (PMMSY), introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for cage culture in inland reservoirs to encourage inland aquaculture and maximise fish production using advanced techniques. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% from the Government of Gujarat. Objectives: Increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Accelerate inland fish farming activities in fresh water bodies, increase inland fish production and boost inland fisheries. Except for water bodies or ponds In less land less water Biofloc with source as well, Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS). By creating fish tanks with this method, more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water. If more beneficiaries get the benefit of the subsidy of this scheme, more fish production can be achieved in less water sources and less land. Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries. BENEFITS The capital unit cost is ₹1,500/- per cubic meter. The operational cost is ₹1,500/- per cubic meter. Minimum area per cage: 100 cubic meters. For individual beneficiaries: Assistance up to 1,800 cubic meters. For Co-operative Societies / SHGs / Joint Liability Groups: 600 cubic meter per member Maximum up to 7,200 cubic meters water area. Subsidy Rate: General Category: 40% of unit cost. Women / Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes: 60% of unit cost. Government Share: 60% Central Government + 40% State Government.  Frequency of Disbursement: One-time benefit for the eligible component. ELIGIBILITY The applicant must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries activities. The applicant must be above 18 years of age. The applicant must have their own bank account. The applicant must have their own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land. In case of co-owners, the consent form of co-owners must be submitted. The applicant must have a Voter ID/Ration Card/Aadhar Card/Passport as proof of identity.   Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation: All categories (General, Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe) will get benefit under the Inland Schemes. Women, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries receive 60% of the unit cost as assistance.