Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Medium Biofloc Establishment - Gujarat

DETAILS The scheme “Medium Biofloc Establishment (25 tanks, 4-meter diameter and 1-meter height)” is a component under the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)” scheme, implemented by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Under this scheme, various components of inland fisheries, including the establishment of Medium Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and freshwater hatcheries, are supported to accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies and boost inland fish production. 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 financial assistance for various inland fisheries activities. For Medium Biofloc Establishment (25 tanks 4 meter diameter and 1 meter height), the unit cost is ₹25,00,000/- per unit. The scale of assistance is as follows: General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less, is paid as subsidy. Women, 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 subsidy. Note 1: The assistance is funded through a 60% contribution from the Government of India and a 40% contribution from the State Government. Note 2: The assistance is provided only once in a lifetime to the beneficiary. 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/Aadhaar 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.