IFSPETA
What this is
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribes (ST) individuals engaged in inland fisheries.
In detail
The scheme "To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, is designed to boost inland fisheries by supporting Scheduled Tribes fishermen. It provides assistance for fish seed rearing, stocking, and transportation, as well as financial aid for boats, nets, and fish sale equipment. Additionally, training programs with stipends are available to enhance skills and productivity in the fisheries sector.
Who qualifies
- Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
- The applicant should be a Fisherman.
- The applicant should belong to the Schedule Tribe(ST) category.
- Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
- The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
What you get
Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsFish Seed Rearing₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time: 30, 60, 90 days1 YearFish Seed Stocking100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost1 YearPrawn Seed Stocking100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees1 YearBoat & Net50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹5,000/- + Net ₹2,500/-); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹12,500/- + Net ₹2,500/-)6 YearsFish cage culture60% assistance for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries Unit cost: ₹3,00,000/-, subsidy: ₹1,80,000/- or 60% of actual cost, whichever is lower3 YearsTraining of Tribal Trainees₹2,000/- per month for 3 months (Total ₹6,000/-) (60% minimum attendance required)Once in a lifetimeTraining Kit₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during trainingOnce in a lifetimeFish seed rearing by womenA kit worth ₹2,500/- given after completing 3-month trainingOnce in a lifetime
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Provenance
| schemeName | To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |