Sarkari Yojana

Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Odisha
Quick Summary: Odisha's Motorisation of Traditional Crafts scheme gives traditional marine fishermen a back-ended subsidy of 40% (General) or 60% (SC/ST) on IBM/OBM engines up to 100 HP, with a unit cost of about ₹1,40,000. Applications are made on the GO-SUGAM Portal or offline.

About Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts

To raise the catch per voyage and the earnings of traditional fishermen, the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha launched the “Motorisation of Traditional Crafts” scheme. Objective:

  • Boosting marine fish production in the State.
  • Improving traditional fishermen’s incomes and livelihoods by fitting motors to their traditional non-motorized crafts.

Implementation Target & Area Of Operation: Implementation is in the hands of the Additional Fisheries Officer (Marine)/DFO (B&T), Balugaon across seven maritime districts of the State. At the start of each financial year, the Director of Fisheries sends out the annual target for every district. Targets can be shifted between districts according to the progress achieved by the District Level Officers.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Directorate Of Fisheries, Odisha

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Apr 2021

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

The following are the eligibility criteria of the beneficiary:

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Only permanent residents of Odisha holding identity and…

Only permanent residents of Odisha holding identity and residence proof, Aadhaar Card included, can apply.

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A Bank Account in the applicant's own name…

A Bank Account in the applicant's own name in the State of Odisha is required.

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The applicant has to be an active traditional…

The applicant has to be an active traditional marine fisherman.

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Anyone who has received an engine purchase subsidy…

Anyone who has received an engine purchase subsidy under any Government scheme in the last five years is excluded.

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A traditional non-motorized fishing boat/traditional motorized fishing boat…

A traditional non-motorized fishing boat/traditional motorized fishing boat registered in Odisha must be owned.

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For the non-motorized traditional boat or traditional Motorized…

For the non-motorized traditional boat or traditional Motorized boat/craft, a valid ownership certificate, Registration certificate, and Fishing license under the ReAL craft must be held.

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Boats obtained by transfer of ownership that were…

Boats obtained by transfer of ownership that were motorized with subsidy by earlier owners under any Government scheme in the last five years do not qualify.

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

Benefits Provided

Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Eligible beneficiaries receive Unit Cost and Subsidy Assistance…

Eligible beneficiaries receive Unit Cost and Subsidy Assistance on the following basis:
Sl. No. 1 – IBM/OBM engine, Up-to 100 HP: the approximate unit cost is ₹1,40,000; General Category beneficiaries can get a maximum subsidy of ₹56,000 (40%), and SC/ST Category beneficiaries a maximum of ₹84,000 (60%).

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Each individual beneficiary can receive help for only…

Each individual beneficiary can receive help for only 1 (one) unit.

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The back-ended subsidy is capped at 60% for…

The back-ended subsidy is capped at 60% for SC/ST and 40% for General Category, worked out on the boat engine's actual cost shown in the GST bills.

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The subsidy goes straight into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked…

The subsidy goes straight into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked Bank Account.

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 applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card

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A photocopy of the Aadhaar-linked Bank A/C No

A photocopy of the Aadhaar-linked Bank A/C No. with IFS Code, for DBT

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence

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Photographs of passport size

Photographs of passport size

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A photo identity card

A photo identity card

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste

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Boat Registration Certificate/Up-to-date License Certificate

Boat Registration Certificate/Up-to-date License Certificate

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The fishing licence

The fishing licence

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

2021-04-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts through the online application process outlined below.

Traditional fishermen who own registered non-motorized boats/motorized fishing craft must register and apply, with the required documents, on the GO-SUGAM Portal. Registration Process:

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Go to the official website

Go to the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home

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Press “Apply” followed by “Register Now”

Press “Apply” followed by “Register Now”.

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Complete the mandatory details on the registration page…

Complete the mandatory details on the registration page (Name, Email, Mobile Number, Address, and Password) and press "Register". Your login credentials arrive on the registered Email ID / Mobile Number. Application Process:

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Go to the official website

Go to the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home

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Choose “Scheme & Services” and pick the scheme…

Choose “Scheme & Services” and pick the scheme by name.

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Press “Apply” and sign in

Press “Apply” and sign in. https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/citizen-portal/login

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Complete every mandatory field on the application page…

Complete every mandatory field on the application page and upload the required documents in the correct file size and type. When submission succeeds, an Application Reference ID is issued. Check Application Status:

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Typing the Application ID on the ‘Track Status’…

Typing the Application ID on the ‘Track Status’ page shows where your application stands.

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After submission, you also receive SMS alerts at…

After submission, you also receive SMS alerts at every stage of the application.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Motorisation Of Traditional Crafts through the offline application process outlined below.

Where the online mode causes difficulty, the application can be made offline in the prescribed format to the Additional Fisheries Officers/DFO (B&T), Balugaon via the AFO (ME unit).

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Approach the Additional Fisheries Officers/DFO (B&T), Balugaon of…

Approach the Additional Fisheries Officers/DFO (B&T), Balugaon of your coastal district and collect the application form.

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Complete every mandatory field, attach all mandatory documents…

Complete every mandatory field, attach all mandatory documents (self-attested), and hand the form to the designated receiving authority.

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When the application arrives, the Additional Fisheries Officers/…

When the application arrives, the Additional Fisheries Officers/ DFO (B&T), Balugaon send it to the AFOs concerned to verify the boat/craft.

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The AFO prepares the initial geo-tagged photographs of…

The AFO prepares the initial geo-tagged photographs of the boat with the beneficiary and a field verification report, and submits them to the Additional Fisheries Officers(M)/DFO (B&T), Balugaon. The AFO must make sure that the engine the beneficiary proposes is brand new. Note 01: Only after properly checking the GST bills does the Additional Fisheries Officer (Marine)/ DFO (B&T), Balugaon release the subsidy on eligible items through DBT to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked Bank Account. Note 02: The subsidy is worked out and paid on the actual unit cost incurred, up to the maximum laid down in the scheme.

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

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References