fisheries.goa.gov.in : Financial Assistance To Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms

Organisation : Goa Department of Fisheries
Scheme Name : Financial Assistance To Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms
Applicable For : Fishermen
Applicable State/UT : Goa
Website : https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/schemes-services/

What is Goa Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms Financial Assistance?

“Financial Assistance to Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for the construction and renovation of the Farm, for the purchase of farming equipment, and the purchase of feed. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Related / Similar Scheme : Goa Financial Assistance To Brackish Water Aquaculture Farms

Benefits of Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms Financial Assistance

** Financial Assistance for Construction & Renovation of Farm 25% subsidy, limited to ₹2,00,000 per hectare, limited to 2 hectares.
** Financial Assistance for Purchase of Farming Equipment 50% subsidy, limited to ₹60,000 (per year) per hectare.
** Financial Assistance for Purchase of Feed 25% subsidy of the cost of feed, limited to ₹50,000 (per year) per hectare limited to 2 hectares.

Eligibility of Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms Financial Assistance

** The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Groups/ Societies/ Associations, interested in freshwater fish/prawn farming in the State of Goa.
** The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.

How To Apply For Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms Financial Assistance?

To apply for Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms Financial Assistance, Folloe the below steps

Steps:
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa – 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.

Documents Required For Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms Assistance

1. Application in Prescribed Form
2. Joint Photograph of Applicant with Spouse
3. Aadhaar Card/ Ration Card
4. CAA License Copy
5. Mandate Form
6. Copy of Estimate of Work
7. Work Completion Certificate of the Farm

Grievance Redressal:
Any dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department’s Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here’s the process to apply for financial assistance for freshwater aquaculture farms in Goa:

1. Obtaining the Application Form:
The application form is available at the offices of the Block Development Officer (BDO) across Goa.

2. Filling the Application:
** Carefully fill out all the required details in the application form.
** Ensure you attach a passport-sized photograph (signed if required).

3. Required Documents:
Along with the application form, submit attested copies of the following documents:
** Aadhaar Card or Ration Card (for identity proof)
** Copy of your CAA License (Coastal Aquaculture Authority)
** A duly filled Mandate Form
** Copy of the estimated work cost for your aquaculture farm
** Work Completion Certificate for any existing farm (if applicable)

4. Submitting the Application:
You can submit the completed application form and documents in two ways:
** Directly to the Directorate of Fisheries in Panaji Goa.
** To the BDO office closest to your location. The BDO office will then forward it to the Directorate of Fisheries.