This PMMSY component provides financial aid for constructing ice plants or storage units with a minimum capacity of 20 tonnes to ensure hygienic fish preservation and higher market returns for sellers in Gujarat.

Benefits

• Unit Cost: ₹80,00,000/-.
• General Category: 40% assistance of unit cost.
• Women/SC/ST Category: 60% assistance of unit cost.
• Remarks: 60% contribution from GOI and 40% from the State Government.
• Validity: Once in a lifetime.

Eligibility

• Native of Gujarat with a boat registered under Real Craft.
• Possession of a valid fishing license.
• Registered on the iKhedut Portal.
• In-principle approval must be obtained before starting construction.

Application Process

Online: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

• Registration: Complete the ‘Beneficiary Registration’ on the portal.
• Login: Access the ‘Agricultural Schemes’ section, select the scheme, and ‘Apply New’.
• Confirmation: Confirm details and take a printout of the application form.

Documents Required

• Aadhar card
• Quotation
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Fishing License
• Passport-size photo
• Bank passbook
• Ration card