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Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit

Through this scheme, financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up crab culture unit. Only Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit.

Authority

State

Region

Goa

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Setting Up of the Crab Culture Unit | - Financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare. | - The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land. | Purchase of Seed and Feed | - 50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹75,000 per hectare. | - The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit in the State of Goa.; The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.; The applicant should undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR/ Other Institutes.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What training is required for applicants under the scheme?

Applicants must undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/MPEDA/ICAR/Other Institutes.

What is the primary benefit provided under the scheme?

The scheme offers financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to [?]1,50,000 per hectare for setting up a Crab Culture Unit.

Can you provide details on the grievance redressal mechanism for the scheme?

Dissatisfaction or complaints can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer or through the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in.

What is the maximum area for which financial assistance can be availed under the scheme?

Financial assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.

What is the geographical requirement for applicants under the scheme?

Applicants should be residents of Goa for the last fifteen years to be eligible.

What is the primary mode of application for the scheme?

The scheme accepts applications only in offline mode.

Is there an application fee for the scheme?

No, the scheme has no application fee.

What is the deadline for submitting applications for the scheme?

The information provided does not specify a deadline for submitting applications.

Where can the application form for the scheme be obtained?

The application form can be obtained at https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Crab-Unit-1.pdf.

Can you provide the contact details for the Directorate of Fisheries in Goa?

The Directorate can be contacted at Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji Goa, Tel: (O) 2224838, Tel: (Dir) 2227780, Fax: (0832)2231049, Email: dir-fish.goa@nic.in, Website: www.fisheries.goa.gov.in.

What training is mandatory for applicants under the scheme?

Applicants must undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/MPEDA/ICAR/Other Institutes.

How long does the Department take to address and communicate the final action on registered grievances?

All complaints will be acknowledged, and the final action will be communicated within 30 days.