Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance for Registered Fishermen Society

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's Department of Fisheries offers a grant-in-aid of up to ₹50,000 to registered fisheries co-operative societies/associations with more than 25 members that keep audited accounts and a records staff member.

About Financial Assistance for Registered Fishermen Society

Through the “Financial Assistance for Registered Fishermen Society” scheme, the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa, gives a grant-in-aid of up to ₹50,000 to fisheries co-operative societies/associations that are registered with the Fisheries Co-operative Societies and count more than 25 members. Applications are taken in offline mode only.

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance for Registered Fishermen Society, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only fisheries co-operative societies/associations registered with the Fisheries…

Only fisheries co-operative societies/associations registered with the Fisheries Co-operative Societies may apply.

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An audited statement of accounts must be furnished…

An audited statement of accounts must be furnished by the society.

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At least one staff member must be engaged…

At least one staff member must be engaged by the society to maintain its records.

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Whenever department authorities ask, the society must make…

Whenever department authorities ask, the society must make its books of accounts available for inspection.

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Membership of the society must exceed 25

Membership of the society must exceed 25.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance for Registered Fishermen Society provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A grant-in-aid of up to ₹50,000 is released…

A grant-in-aid of up to ₹50,000 is released to the society as financial assistance.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The application, completed in the prescribed form

The application, completed in the prescribed form.

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The society's certificate of registration

The society's certificate of registration.

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A copy of the society's bye-laws

A copy of the society's bye-laws.

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A completed bank mandate form

A completed bank mandate form.

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Details of the members of the society/association

Details of the members of the society/association.

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The audit statement for the previous year

The audit statement for the previous year.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for Registered Fishermen Society through the offline application process outlined below.

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Approach the department and ask for the prescribed…

Approach the department and ask for the prescribed application form.

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Complete all compulsory entries in the form, attach…

Complete all compulsory entries in the form, attach a passport-size photograph (signed across where called for), and enclose copies of the required documents, self-attested if needed.

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File the duly filled and signed form, along…

File the duly filled and signed form, along with its documents, with the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or with the official stationed at the BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries. Grievance Redressal Grievances about any service or its quality can be brought to the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer or sent by email to dir-fish.goa@nic.in. The Department acknowledges every complaint and reports the final action taken within 30 days.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References