Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts
in Odisha
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Key dates and updates (Odisha)
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Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts in Odisha
Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
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Scheme Overview
The scheme “Motorisation of Traditional Crafts” was launched by the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha to increase the income and livelihoods of traditional fishermen by motorizing their traditional non-motorized crafts.
Eligibility Criteria
**The following are the eligibility criteria of the beneficiary:**
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha and must possess identity and residential proof including Aadhaar Card.
- The applicant must have Bank Account in his/her name in the State of Odisha.
- The applicant must be a traditional marine active fisherman.
- The applicant must not have availed subsidy for the purchase of an engine under any Government scheme in the last five years.
- The applicant must possess a traditional non-motorized fishing boat/traditional motorized fishing boat duly registered in Odisha.
- The applicant must possess a valid ownership certificate, Registration certificate, and Fishing license under the ReAL craft for a non-motorized traditional boat or traditional Motorized boat/craft.
- The applicant must not have acquired a boat through the transfer of ownership which is motorized under any Government scheme in the last five years availing subsidy by previous owners.
Benefits
1. Unit Cost and Subsidy Assistance are to be provided to the eligible beneficiary as under:
2. Financial Assistance shall be limited to 1 (one) unit per individual beneficiary.
3. Back-ended subsidy will be limited to 60% for SC/ST and 40% for General Category on the actual cost of the boat engine as per the GST bills.
4. Subsidy should be released directly to the Aadhaar-linked Bank Account of the beneficiary.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Aadhaar-linked Bank A/C No. with IFS Code for DBT (Photocopy) |
| 3 | Residence proof |
| 4 | Passport-size photographs |
| 5 | Photo ID Card |
| 6 | Caste Certificate |
| 7 | Boat Registration Certificate/Up-to-date License Certificate |
| 8 | Fishing License |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2021 through 1 April 2021, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to increase the catch per voyage and incomes of traditional fishermen.