Financial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites (Gill Net/ River Gill Net with Accessories)

About This Scheme

The scheme “ Financial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites (Gill Net/ River Gill Net with Accessories)” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a 50% subsidy is provided to the fishermen of Goa for the purchase of fisheries requisites (gill nets with accessories).

Eligibility

- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession. - The applicant should be a resident of Goa. - The applicant should or any of his households should not be defaulters with the Directorate of Fisheries. - The applicant should possess their own registered fishing canoe. - The original VAT bill may be submitted by the applicant from the authorized dealer to claim the subsidy. - The applicant shall not sell, lease, or transfer the Gill Net for five years from the date of purchase of the first Gill Net. - The fishing net shall be duly registered with the Directorate of Fisheries.

Benefits

- For General Category: 50% subsidy limited to ₹ 30,000/-.- For SC/ST Category: 50% subsidy limited to ₹ 40,000/-.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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