Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming : fisheries.goa.gov.in

Organisation : Goa Department of Fisheries
Scheme Name : Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming in Goa
Applicable For : Fishermen
Applicable State/UT : Goa
Website : https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/schemes-services/

What is Goa Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming Financial Assistance?

“Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in Goa” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up units in estuarine waters, and in open sea. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Related / Similar Assistance : Financial Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit

Benefits of Goa Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming Financial Assistance

Setting Up of Unit in Estuarine Waters:
50% subsidy limited to ₹ 25,000 per unit, maximum for 2 units. Each unit in the estuarine water will be of size 4 meters x 4 meters.

Setting Up of Unit in Open Sea:
50% limited to ₹ 40,000 per unit, maximum for 2 units. Each unit in the Open sea will be of size 6 meters x 6 meters.

Eligibility of Goa Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming Financial Assistance

** The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Groups/ Societies/ Associations, interested in setting up the Mussel Culture/ Oyster Farming Unit in Goa.
** The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
** The applicant should have undergone a training programme on Mussel Culture/ Oyster Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR/ any other institute.

How To Apply For Goa Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming Assistance?

To apply for Goa Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming Financial Assistance, Follow 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.

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.

Documents Required For Goa Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming Assistance

1. Proof of Identity.
2. Photographs (2 nos.).
3. Documents for the Proof of Availability of Land (if applicable).
A. For Owners
(i) Copy of the Land Deed.
(ii) Form 1 & Form 14.
B. For Lessee
(i) NOC from the Land Owner.
(ii) Registered Lease Agreement.
4. Proof of Availability of Finance.
5. Detailed Project Report.
6. Estuarine Unit in River/Open Sea: NOC from Concerned Authority.
7. Certificate of Experience.
8. Expenditure Details.
9. Design/Layout of Unit.
10. Mandate Form.

Additional Simplified Procedure

The Goa Department of Fisheries offers financial assistance for setting up mussel and oyster farms in the state. Here’s how to apply:

Scheme Details:
** A subsidy of up to ₹25,000 per unit is available for estuarine (river mouth) waters. You can set up a maximum of 2 units.
** For open sea units, the subsidy is higher, at ₹40,000 per unit.

Application Process:
Application Form:
Download the application form for “Financial Assistance for Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in Goa” from the Directorate of Fisheries, Goa website [fisheries.goa.gov.in].

Eligibility Criteria:
The application form likely outlines eligibility requirements. Make sure you meet them before applying.

Documents Required:
The application form also lists the documents required. These typically include proof of identity, land ownership/lease documents (if applicable), and project details.

Submission:
Applications are accepted offline only. Submit the completed application form with all necessary documents to the Department of Fisheries.