The scheme “Financial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites (Gill Net/ River Gill Net with Accessories)” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a 50% subsidy is provided to the fishermen of Goa for the purchase of fisheries requisites.

Benefits

• General Category: 50% subsidy limited to ₹ 30,000/-.
• SC/ST Category: 50% subsidy limited to ₹ 40,000/-.

Eligibility

• Applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession and a resident of Goa.
• Applicant or household should not be a defaulter with the Directorate of Fisheries.
• Must possess their own registered fishing canoe.
• Gill net must be registered with the Directorate.
• Applicant shall not sell or transfer the net for five years.

Application Process

Offline:

Step 1: Obtain the application form format.

Step 2: Fill the form, paste a passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested mandatory documents.

Step 3: Submit the form to the Department of Fisheries, Patto Colony, Panaji, or to officials at BDO/Sub-Offices.

Documents Required

• Certificate of Vessel Registration (under Merchant Shipping Act 1958).
• Fishing Vessel License and Fishing Net License Certificate.
• Copy of Updated Fishing Netbook.
• Original GST Bill from Authorized Dealer.
• Caste Certificate (ST/SC) if applicable.
• Aadhar Card, Election Card, and Bank Passbook (Aadhaar linked).
• Inspection Report with photographs of Canoe and Net.