Sarkari Yojana
Assistance to OBM Boat Owner Fishermen on Purchase of Kerosene/Petrol
About Assistance to OBM Boat Owner Fishermen on Purchase of Kerosene/Petrol
Gujarat’s Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department has introduced “Assistance to OBM Boat Owner Fishermen on Purchase of Kerosene/Petrol”, which subsidises the kerosene or petrol bought by fishermen who own small boats fitted with Outboard Motors (OBM). It is meant to support the fishing community and strengthen fisheries in Gujarat.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Assistance to OBM Boat Owner Fishermen on Purchase of Kerosene/Petrol, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must reside in Gujarat
Applicants must reside in Gujarat.
Applicants must be fishermen by occupation
Applicants must be fishermen by occupation.
Applicants must hold a Kerosene Card
Applicants must hold a Kerosene Card.
Applicants must own a small boat powered by…
Applicants must own a small boat powered by an Outboard Motor (OBM).
Benefits Provided
Assistance to OBM Boat Owner Fishermen on Purchase of Kerosene/Petrol provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Support available under the scheme:
Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsAssistance on the purchase of Kerosene/Petrol Up to ₹50/- per liter at mostAvailable throughout the year according to the prescribed quota.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Government-issued Kerosene/Petrol Card
Government-issued Kerosene/Petrol Card
Original bills for kerosene/petrol purchased
Original bills for kerosene/petrol purchased
Papers proving ownership of the boat
Papers proving ownership of the boat
Aadhaar Card or another government-issued identity proof
Aadhaar Card or another government-issued identity proof
Bank account particulars
Bank account particulars
Additional documents, if asked for
Additional documents, if asked for
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Assistance to OBM Boat Owner Fishermen on Purchase of Kerosene/Petrol through the offline application process outlined below.
Buy kerosene or petrol only from the government-approved…
Buy kerosene or petrol only from the government-approved fuel stations of Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited (G.F.C.C.A. Ltd.).
Keep the original purchase bills
Keep the original purchase bills.
File the application with the necessary documents at…
File the application with the necessary documents at the concerned district office.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.