Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net & Accessories : fisheries.goa.gov.in

Organisation : Goa Department of Fisheries
Scheme Name : Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net & Accessories
Applicable State/UT : Goa
Website : https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/schemes-services/

What is Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net & Accessories?

“Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net and its Accessories” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Stake net is a traditional method of catching fish practiced by the fishermen residing near the bank of the river. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy on the purchase of stake nets and accessories for the fishermen. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits of Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net & Accessories

For General Category:
Subsidy of 50%, limited to ₹30,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).

For SC/ST/Woman Category:
Subsidy of 60%, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).

Note:
The beneficiary can avail of the scheme every 3 years.

Eligibility of Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net & Accessories

** The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
** The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
** The applicant should have purchased a Stake Net and its Accessories.

How To Apply For Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net & Accessories?

To apply for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net & Accessories, Follow the below steps

Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department by paying ₹50.
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 Purchase of Stake Net

1. Stake Allotment Permission issued by the Department of Fisheries.
2. Stake Net Registration Certificate and License Certificate issued by the Department of Fisheries.
3. Original Invoice from Authorized Dealers for the Purchase of Stake Net and its Accessories.
4. Undertaking as per Proforma.
5. Copy of Aadhaar Card.
6. Mandate Form along with Bank Pass Book.

Additional Simplified Procedure

The process to apply for financial assistance for a stake net and accessories appears to be specific to certain regions in India, like Goa. Here’s what I found based on publicly available information:

Eligibility:
This program is likely run by the Department of Fisheries. They might have residency requirements or other limitations on who can apply.

Possible Steps:
Contact the Department of Fisheries: It’s best to directly contact your local Department of Fisheries to confirm eligibility and application details. They might have specific application forms or processes.

Gather Required Documents (if applicable):
Based on examples from Goa, these documents might be required:
** Stake Allotment Permission issued by the Department of Fisheries.
** Stake Net Registration Certificate and License Certificate issued by the Department of Fisheries.
** Proof of purchase (original invoice) from authorized dealers for the stake net and accessories.
** An undertaking form (provided by the department).
** Copy of Aadhaar Card (or other government ID).
** Bank account details (possibly a Mandate Form with Passbook copy).