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The scheme aims to increase fish production and provide employment through reservoir-based inland fisheries. It offers financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe fishermen.

The scheme “Fish Cage Culture” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced 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 generate employment opportunities for individuals engaged in inland fisheries. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for activities such as fish cage culture and fish seed stocking, benefiting primarily the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities involved in inland fisheries.

> Objectives:

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

• The applicant must be 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 must be from the Scheduled Tribe community.
• The applicant must be above 18 years.
• The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account.
• The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.

Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost of ₹3,00,000/- to ₹1,80,000/-, or 60% of the actual cost, whichever is less.

> Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming Benefits: 3 year from the date of availing benefit.