Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Back-Yard Mini RAS Unit Gujarat

DETAILS The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)" with the component of Establishment of Back-Yard Mini RAS Unit, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by promoting inland fisheries and creating employment opportunities through rearing fish in reservoirs. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible individuals and entities involved in inland fisheries for the establishment of fish hatcheries and fish farming units using advanced technologies such as Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) and Biofloc. 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.  Objective: Assistance is provided for accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increasing inland fish production and boosting 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 with less water sources and less land. Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries. BENEFITS The scheme provides assistance for the establishment of Back-Yard Mini Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) units. Financial Assistance: The unit cost for this component is ₹50,000/- per unit. General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less, is paid as a subsidy. Female/Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Categories: 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less, is paid as a subsidy.  Mode of Disbursement: The assistance is paid with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government. Frequency of Disbursement: Once in a lifetime. 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, and Scheduled Tribe) will receive benefits under the Inland Schemes. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries are required to have a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate to avail benefits under the inland components.