Financial Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys : fisheries.goa.gov.in

Organisation : Goa Department of Fisheries
Scheme Name : Financial Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys for the Fishermen
Applicable For : Fishermen
Applicable State/UT : Goa
Website : https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/schemes-services/

What is Financial Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets & Lifebuoys?

“Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys for Fishermen” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance amounting to ₹50% is provided by the Government to eligible fishermen for the Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Related / Similar Facility : Financial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites

Benefits of Financial Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets

** The support is extended up to ₹1,000/- per lifejacket and ₹1,500/- per lifebuoy.
** For Canoe Fitted With OBM: 05 Life Jackets and 01 Lifebuoy.
** For Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Trawling Operations: 08 Life Jackets and 02 Lifebuoys.
** For Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Purse Seining Operation: 25 Life Jackets and 04 Lifebuoys.

Eligibility of Financial Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets

** The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
** The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
** The applicant should possess one of the following: a Canoe Fitted With OBM; Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Trawling or Purse Seining Operations.

How To Apply For Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets?

To apply for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys for the Fishermen, Follow the below 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 of Assistance for Purchase of Lifejackets

** Updated Fishing License Certificate/Fishing Net License Receipts
** Vessel Registration Certificate
** Aadhaar Card
** Mandate Form

Additional Simplified Procedure

The financial assistance for purchasing lifejackets in Goa is offered by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Here’s what you need to know about applying:

Eligibility:
1. You should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
2. Be a resident of Goa.

3. Own one of the following:
** A Canoe Fitted With OBM
** Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Trawling Operations
** Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Purse Seining Operations

Subsidy Offered:
** The government provides 50% subsidy for lifejackets and lifebuoys.
** The support is capped at ₹1,000/- per lifejacket and ₹1,500/- per lifebuoy.
** The number of lifejackets and lifebuoys you can get subsidy for depends on the type of fishing vessel you own.

Application Process:
** The application process is offline. You can collect the application form from the Department of Fisheries.
** Fill out the application form completely and attach a signed passport-sized photograph.
** You’ll also need self-attested copies of documents proving your eligibility (residence proof, fisherman ID etc.).
** Submit the application form with all documents to the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa – 403 521. Alternatively, you can submit them at the BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.