“Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. This Scheme grants financial assistance in the form of a subsidy on the purchase of an outboard motor of 2HP to 5 HP for the operation of the fishing canoe below 26 feet. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits

• General Category: 50% subsidy, limited to ₹30,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
• SC/ST/Woman Category: 60% subsidy, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).

Note: Financial assistance is provided for only 1 motor for canoes under 26 feet. The benefit can be availed every 5 years.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
• The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
• The Fishing Canoe must be registered with the Department of Captain of Ports, Goa.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Request the application form from the department by paying ₹50/-.
Step 2: Fill in mandatory fields, paste photograph, and attach self-attested documents.
Step 3: Submit to the Department of Fisheries, Panaji or official posted at BDO/Sub-Offices.

Documents Required

• Vessel Registration Certificate (VRC)
• River Gill Net Registration Certificate (RGNC) and License Certificate (LC)
• Undertaking as per proforma
• Aadhaar Card copy
• ST/SC Certificate (if applicable)
• Mandate Form and Bank Passbook
• Original Invoice from the Authorized Dealer