Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up crab culture unit. Only Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit in the State of Goa can apply to this scheme. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare.
• The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.
• 50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹75,000 per hectare.
• The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit in the State of Goa.
2. The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
3. The applicant should undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR/ Other Institutes.

Application Process
Step 1: 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: 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: 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.

Required Documents
• Application in Prescribed Form.
• Joint Photograph of Applicant.
• Survey Plan Showing Neighboring Area in Original.
• Engineering Layout.
• Project Report.
• Affidavit.
• Form 1 & Form 14 of the Proposed Land.
• NOC From Local Panchayat.
• Proof of Existence of the Farm in Case the Farm is an Existing Traditional Farm.
• Ownership/Leased Document.
• Residence Certificate of 15 Years in Goa.
• Training Completion Certificate of Crab Farming From Directorate of Fisheries/MPEDA/ICAR/Any Other Institute.
• Mandate Form.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What training is required for applicants under the scheme?
A: Applicants must undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/MPEDA/ICAR/Other Institutes.

Q: What is the primary benefit provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme offers financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to [?]1,50,000 per hectare for setting up a Crab Culture Unit.

Q: Can you provide details on the grievance redressal mechanism for the scheme?
A: Dissatisfaction or complaints can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer or through the link [email protected].

Q: What is the maximum area for which financial assistance can be availed under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.

Q: What is the geographical requirement for applicants under the scheme?
A: Applicants should be residents of Goa for the last fifteen years to be eligible.

Q: What is the primary mode of application for the scheme?
A: The scheme accepts applications only in offline mode.

Q: Is there an application fee for the scheme?
A: No, the scheme has no application fee.

Q: What is the deadline for submitting applications for the scheme?
A: The information provided does not specify a deadline for submitting applications.

Q: Where can the application form for the scheme be obtained?
A: The application form can be obtained at https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Crab-Unit-1.pdf.

Q: Can you provide the contact details for the Directorate of Fisheries in Goa?
A: The Directorate can be contacted at Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji Goa, Tel: (O) 2224838, Tel: (Dir) 2227780, Fax: (0832)2231049, Email: [email protected], Website: www.fisheries.goa.gov.in.

Q: What training is mandatory for applicants under the scheme?
A: Applicants must undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/MPEDA/ICAR/Other Institutes.

Q: How long does the Department take to address and communicate the final action on registered grievances?
A: All complaints will be acknowledged, and the final action will be communicated within 30 days.