Financial Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit : fisheries.goa.gov.in

Organisation : Goa Department of Fisheries
Scheme Name : Financial Assistance for setting up of Ornamental Fish Unit in Goa
Applicable For : Fishermen
Applicable State/UT : Goa
Website : https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/schemes-services/

What is Financial Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit?

“Financial Assistance for setting up of Ornamental Fish Unit 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 Breeding Units and Rearing Units. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Related / Similar Assistance : Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture & Oyster Farming

Benefits of Financial Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit

** Setting Up of a Breeding Unit: 50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹ 1,50,000/-.
** Setting Up of a Rearing Unit: 50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹ 1,50,000/-.
** Setting Up of a Rearing Unit & Breeding Unit: 50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹ 2,50,000/-.

Eligibility of Financial Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit

** The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in setting up of the Ornamental Fish Farming unit in Goa.
** The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
** The applicant should have adequate water facilities for setting up the unit.
** The applicant should have own/ leased land, adequate to set up an ornamental unit.
** The applicant should have undergone a training programme on Ornamental Fish Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR.

How To Apply For Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit?

To apply for Financial Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit, 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.

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 Assistance For Setting Up of Ornamental Fish Unit

1. Proof of Identity.
2. Photographs (2 nos.).
3. Documents for the Proof of Availability of Land.

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. Certificate of Experience.
7. Estimate for the Proposed Ornamental Unit/Expenditure Details.
8. Design/Layout of Unit.
9. Mandate Form.

Additional Simplified Procedure

The Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa offers a scheme called “Financial Assistance for setting up of Ornamental Fish Unit in Goa” to support fishermen in establishing ornamental fish breeding and rearing units. Here’s what you need to know about applying:

Eligibility:
** You must be a resident of Goa for the past fifteen years. https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fapcnfclt26ffiw
** Your proposed unit location should have sufficient water facilities.
** You should own or have leased land suitable for setting up an ornamental fish unit.
** It’s mandatory to undergo training on Ornamental Fish Farming conducted by the Fisheries Department, MPEDA, or ICAR. https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fapcnfclt26ffiw

Application Process:
** The application process is offline. You can collect the application form from the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa – 403 521.
** Alternatively, you might enquire at the BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.
** Fill out the application form completely and attach all the required documents. These documents might include certificates related to residence, land ownership/lease, training completion, and caste (if applicable).
** Submit the duly filled application along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries address mentioned above