Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's Department of Fisheries subsidises one 2HP to 5HP outboard motor for fishing canoes under 26 feet: 50% up to ₹30,000 for the general category and 60% up to ₹36,000 for SC/ST/women, on a ₹60,000 unit cost, once every 5 years.

About Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe

The Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa, offers the “Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe” scheme, which subsidises the purchase of an outboard motor of 2HP to 5 HP used to run fishing canoes shorter than 26 feet. Applications are taken offline only.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be traditional fishermen by birth or…

Applicants must be traditional fishermen by birth or by occupation.

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Applicants must live in Goa

Applicants must live in Goa.

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The applicant's Fishing Canoe must be registered with…

The applicant's Fishing Canoe must be registered with the Department of Captain of Ports, Government of Goa.

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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For General Category

For General Category

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A 50% subsidy on a ₹60,000 unit cost…

A 50% subsidy on a ₹60,000 unit cost (GST excluded), up to a maximum of ₹30,000. For SC/ST/Woman Category

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A 60% subsidy on a ₹60,000 unit cost…

A 60% subsidy on a ₹60,000 unit cost (GST excluded), up to a maximum of ₹36,000. NOTE 1: Assistance covers just 01 Outboard Motor fitted to a fishing canoe under 26 feet. NOTE 2: A beneficiary can claim the scheme once every 5 years.

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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Vessel Registration Certificate (VRC) from the Captain of…

Vessel Registration Certificate (VRC) from the Captain of Ports or the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa, showing the particulars of the newly bought Outboard Motor.

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River Gill Net Registration Certificate (RGNC) and License…

River Gill Net Registration Certificate (RGNC) and License Certificate (LC) granted by the Department of Fisheries.

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An undertaking in the prescribed proforma

An undertaking in the prescribed proforma.

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Photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card

Photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste Certificate (ST/SC Certificate), where applicable

Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste Certificate (ST/SC Certificate), where applicable.

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A completed Mandate Form with the Bank Passbook

A completed Mandate Form with the Bank Passbook.

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A Caste Certificate or Professional Certificate

A Caste Certificate or Professional Certificate.

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The authorised dealer's original invoice for the Outboard…

The authorised dealer's original invoice for the Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5HP.

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 to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe through the offline application process outlined below.

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Obtain the prescribed application form from the department…

Obtain the prescribed application form from the department by paying ₹50/-.

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Fill in each compulsory field, attach a passport-size…

Fill in each compulsory field, attach a passport-size photograph (signed across if needed), and enclose copies of the required documents, self-attested when asked.

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Hand over the filled and signed form along…

Hand over the filled and signed 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 placed at the BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries. Grievance Redressal You can raise any complaint about a service or its standards with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer, or by email at dir-fish.goa@nic.in. Each grievance is acknowledged and the final action is communicated 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