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

The scheme "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" with the component of "Fish Collection Cum Patrolling Boat" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production in reservoirs and provide employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals engaged in inland fisheries. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for purchasing fish collection cum patrolling boats, thereby supporting SC leaseholders involved in reservoir-based fisheries. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat.

Objectives:

• To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to scheduled caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.
• To boost fish farming or fishing activities in freshwater bodies by scheduled caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
• Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries through scheduled caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
• The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

• 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.

> Preference/Reservation:

The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.

• 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.