PMMSYBOFRGUJ

The scheme aims to promote the rearing of ornamental fish and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, also increase inland fish production. The scheme also employs people involved in inland fisheries activities.

The scheme “Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit” 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 promote the rearing of ornamental fish and accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, also increasing inland fish production. The scheme also employs people involved in inland fisheries activities. 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.

• 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.

This scheme provides financial assistance for setting up a Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit, with a project cost of ₹3,00,000/- per unit.

• For the General Category: the scale of assistance is 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. - For Women, Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories: the scale of assistance is 60% of the unit cost or 60% of the actual cost, whichever is less.

Mode of Disbursement: 60% of the government contribution is from the Government of India, and 40% is from the State Government.

Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit can be availed once in a lifetime.