About this Scheme
The scheme has been introduced to uplift the sizeable community of traditional Fishermen, by providing them financial help in the form of subsidy on the construction/ purchase of Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for fishing in inland waters of Goa. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.
About This Scheme
βFinancial Assistance to Purchase/Construct New Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for Fishing in Inland Waters of Goaβ is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. The scheme has been introduced to uplift the sizeable community of traditional Fishermen, by providing them financial help in the form of a subsidy on the construction/ purchase of Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for fishing in inland waters of Goa. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.
Benefits
For General Category
50% subsidy, limited to βΉ30,000, on a unit cost of βΉ60,000 (excluding GST).
For SC/ST/Woman Category
60% subsidy, limited to βΉ36,000, on a unit cost of βΉ60,000 (excluding GST).
NOTE: The benefits can be availed after every 7 years against the replacement of the existing Canoe.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
The Fishing Canoe should be registered with the Department of Captain of Ports, Government of Goa.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department by paying βΉ50/-.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa – 403 521, or to the official posted at
BDO Office/ Sub-Offices
of the Department of Fisheries.
Grievance Redressal
Any dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department’s
Grievance Redressal Officer
. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Scheme Benefits
- For General Category
- % subsidy, limited to βΉ30,000, on a unit cost of βΉ60,000 (excluding GST).
- For SC/ST/Woman Category
- % subsidy, limited to βΉ36,000, on a unit cost of βΉ60,000 (excluding GST).
- NOTE: The benefits can be availed after every 7 years against the replacement of the existing Canoe.