Sarkari Yojana

Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Fishermen, cooperatives, entrepreneurs and private firms aged 18 to 50 can get a 10% subsidy to set up ice plants, cold storage or fish processing units, up to ₹3,00,000 or ₹10,00,000 per unit. Grant-in-aid is also available for fishing harbor and landing infrastructure.

About Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit

The Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of India, offers the “Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit” as a fisheries development measure. By helping set up Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage Units and Fish Processing Units, it supports the preservation of fish and fishery products. A 10% subsidy is open to eligible entities such as the Private Sector, Fishermen, Fisherwomen Cooperative Societies and Entrepreneurs.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants can be from the Private Sector, or…

Applicants can be from the Private Sector, or be Fishermen/Fisherwomen Cooperative Societies/Fishermen /Entrepreneurs.

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Age must be within 18 to 50 years

Age must be within 18 to 50 years.

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Anyone who has already received a loan/subsidy from…

Anyone who has already received a loan/subsidy from another source for the same purpose is ineligible.

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

Benefits Provided

Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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For setting up an Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage

For setting up an Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage: a 10% subsidy, capped at ₹3,00,000 per unit.

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For setting up a Processing Unit

For setting up a Processing Unit: a 10% subsidy, capped at ₹10,00,000 per unit.

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Grant-in-aid towards building and maintaining fishing harbors, fish…

Grant-in-aid towards building and maintaining fishing harbors, fish landing centers, fish landing jetties, fish drying platforms, fish curing yards, work sheds, cyclone shelters, community halls and similar facilities.

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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A document proving age

A document proving age.

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A Declaration/Affidavit stating that no loan/subsidy has been…

A Declaration/Affidavit stating that no loan/subsidy has been taken from any other source for the same purpose.

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The bank's provisional loan sanction order

The bank's provisional loan sanction order.

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Required clearances from bodies such as the Municipality,…

Required clearances from bodies such as the Municipality, Department of Science and Technology, Inspector of Factories and Boilers, Agriculture Department, etc.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department…

Go to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare and ask the concerned authority for a printed copy of the application form in the prescribed format.

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Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the required documents (self-attest, if required).

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Hand the completed and signed form, with the…

Hand the completed and signed form, with the documents, to the concerned authority.

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Get a receipt or acknowledgment from that authority…

Get a receipt or acknowledgment from that authority and make sure it records the date and time of submission plus a unique identification number (if applicable).

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