Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen
in Goa
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Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen in Goa
Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen in Goa
Scheme Overview
Through this scheme, 50% of the actual cost of the Wooden/ Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Fishing Vessel (Canoe) purchased by the fishermen is covered by the Government of Goa. The applicant will be entitled to a subsidy grant once every four years on one craft per family household.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant or any member of his household should not be a defaulter with the Directorate of Fisheries, Goa.
- The canoe purchased through the scheme should be duly registered with the Directorate of Fisheries under the Marine Fishing Regulation Act (MFR) Act 1980/ Merchant Shipping (MS) Act.
- The applicant shall not sell, lease, mortgage, or transfer the wooden/ FRP craft for 5 years from the date of purchase of the said wooden/FRP craft.
- The wooden/FRP craft purchased should have been operated exclusively for fishing purposes only.
Benefits
For General Category, 50% subsidy, limited to ₹ 60,000/-
For SC/ST Category, 50% subsidy, limited to ₹ 80,000/-
The applicant will be entitled to a subsidy grant once every four years on one craft per family household.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Vessel Registration, issued by the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa, under the Merchant Shipping Act 1958. |
| 2 | Fishing Vessel License Certificate |
| 3 | Fishing Net License Certificate. |
| 4 | Copy of Fishing Netbook (Updated) |
| 5 | Original GST Bill from the Authorized Dealer towards the Construction of the Wooden / FRP Craft. |
| 6 | Caste Certificate (ST/ SC) if applicable. |
| 7 | Copy of Aadhar Card |
| 8 | Copy of Election Card |
| 9 | Copy of Bank Passbook/Statement (Aadhaar linked) |
| 10 | Bank letter (if bank financed) |
| 11 | Inspection Report along with photographs of Fishing Canoe, Net, and its Accessories by Fisheries Superintendent/ Fisheries Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Fisheries (As per format). |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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).
Offline 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/ Su…
Offline 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 [email protected]. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, bank financing is allowed. Documents include the bank passbook/statement (Aadhaar linked) and a bank letter if financed by the bank.