About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the purchase of motorcycles with ice boxes. Through this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive subsidies to enhance their livelihood opportunities.
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)” with the component of "Motorcycle with Ice Box", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernise cold chain infrastructure to preserve fish health, uplift fishermen, and enhance value chain efficiency. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to fishermen and related beneficiaries for constructing ice plants or storage units with a minimum capacity of 30 tonnes, ensuring hygienic fish storage and better returns. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government.
Objective of the scheme
- Marine production in the Gujarat state is one of the leading in the country. The state lags behind in exports due to non-norms. So, cold storage/ice plant modernisation is necessary to keep the fish in healthy condition.
- Insulated vehicle, three wheeler with ice box including e-rickshaw, and live fish vending center to deliver the fish in hygienic condition to the consumer, so that the consumer (customer) can get fresh and clean fish from the local area and get good returns to the sellers.
- Around 27,000 small and large boats are operating in the state. To strengthen the safety and security of the fishermen and increase the income of the boat owner, replacement of the existing boats is necessary to increase the sea growth of the existing boats.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | PMMSY: Motorcycle with Ice Box – Gujarat (PMMSYICEBOXGUJ) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Commissioner Of Fisheries |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💼Fishermen
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The unit cost of a motorcycle with an ice box is Rs. 75,000/-.
- General category beneficiaries receive 40% assistance, i.e., up to Rs. 30,000/-.
- Women and Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiaries receive 60% assistance, i.e., up to Rs. 45,000/-.
- Assistance is provided once in a lifetime.
- The benefit is available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.
Mode of Disbursement: Contribution is shared as 60% by the Government of India and 40% by the respective State Governments.
Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit is provided once in a lifetime.
Validity: Applicable only for one-time support per beneficiary.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
- The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software.
- The applicant should hold a fishing license.
- The applicant should complete the online registration on the iKhedut Portal.
- The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan.
- The applicant should have his/her own bank account.
Preference/Reservation/Relaxation:
- Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost.
- General category beneficiaries are eligible for 40% assistance of the unit cost.
Papers to keep ready
0/7 documents ready
Tap a document to mark it as ready. Progress is saved on this device.
Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Enter the 'Company Name' and Address if you have selected 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type. And for all select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and E-mail address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total cost of a motorcycle with an ice box under this scheme?
The total unit cost of a motorcycle with an ice box is Rs. 75,000/-.
How much financial assistance can a general category beneficiary receive?
A general category beneficiary can receive 40% assistance, which is up to Rs. 30,000/-.
How much assistance is given to women and SC/ST category beneficiaries?
Women and SC/ST category beneficiaries can receive 60% assistance, which is up to Rs. 45,000/-.
Is the benefit provided under this scheme available more than once?
No, the benefit is available only once in a lifetime.
Who decides the allocation of benefits under this scheme?
The allocation of benefits is made as per the target (category) fixed by the Government of India.
What is the contribution ratio between the Government of India and State Governments?
The Government of India contributes 60%, and the State Governments contribute 40%.
Can all categories of beneficiaries get the same amount of assistance?
No, the assistance differs: the general category gets 40%, while women and SC/ST beneficiaries get 60%.
Is there a specific category-wise target under this scheme?
Yes, the benefit is available as per the category-wise target allocated by the Government of India.
Is the scheme only for individuals or can groups also apply?
The scheme provides assistance to individual beneficiaries only, as per the specified categories.
Will the financial assistance be provided in full or shared?
The financial assistance is shared, with 60% paid by the Government of India and 40% by the State Governments.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Guidelines cof.gujarat.gov.in
grokipedia.org.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
The details on this page are from the official listing and have not been rewritten or reviewed by our team yet. Confirm them on the official portal before applying.
Explore more
