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Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe

“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 has been introduced to grant financial assistance in the form of a subsidy on the purchase of an outboard motor of 2HP to 5HP.

Authority

State

Region

Goa

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

For General Category | 50% subsidy, limited to ₹30,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST). | For SC/ST/Woman Category | 60% subsidy, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST). | NOTE 1: The financial assistance is provided for only 01 Outboard Motor for fitting to the fishing canoe of below 26 feet. | NOTE 2: The beneficiary can avail of the scheme every 5 years.

Who can apply

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

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the Department of Fisheries' website, and where can the guidelines be found?

The Department's website is https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/, and guidelines are available at https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CitizenCharter-2.pdf.

What is the Grievance Redressal process for the scheme?

Any dissatisfaction or complaint can be registered with the Grievance Redressal Officer or emailed to dir-fish.goa@nic.in. The response will be communicated within 30 days.

What is the unit cost of the Outboard Motor for the scheme?

The unit cost of the Outboard Motor is [?]60,000 (excluding GST).

Can a beneficiary apply online for the scheme?

No, applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Where should the filled application form be submitted?

The filled form and documents should be submitted to the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or at the BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department.

What are the eligibility criteria for the scheme?

The applicant should be a traditional fisherman, a resident of Goa, and have a registered Fishing Canoe with the Department of Captain of Ports, Government of Goa.

What is the subsidy amount for SC/ST/Woman Category?

The subsidy for SC/ST/Woman Category is 60%, limited to [?]36,000 on a unit cost of [?]60,000 (excluding GST).

Is there a specific format for the application form?

Yes, the applicant should request the prescribed format from the department by paying [?]50.

What is the Grievance Redressal Officer's contact information?

The contact details are Tel: (O) 2224838 Tel: (Dir) 2227780; Fax: (0832)2231049, Email: dir-fish.goa@nic.in.

Are there any specific conditions for the fishing canoe under this scheme?

Yes, the fishing canoe should be below 26 feet in length.

What is the process for obtaining the Vessel Registration Certificate (VRC)?

The VRC can be obtained from the Captain of Ports or the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa.

Can the subsidy amount exceed the unit cost of the Outboard Motor?

No, the subsidy is limited to 50% of the unit cost for the General Category and 60% for SC/ST/Woman Category.

Is the Aadhaar Card mandatory for all applicants?

Yes, a copy of the Aadhaar Card is required for the application.

Can a non-resident of Goa apply for the scheme?

No, applicants must be residents of Goa to be eligible.

Is there any provision for extending the 5-year application interval?

No, the scheme allows application every 5 years with no provision for extension.

Is there a specific authority for verifying the Professional Certificate in the documents?

The Department of Fisheries verifies the Caste Certificate/Professional Certificate during the application process.