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Assistance to Fishermen for purchase of Fisheries Requisites/Equipments etc. (Daman & Diu)

Daman & Diu boat, engine & gear subsidy · Department of Fisheries, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (Office of the Superintendent of Fisheries, Daman) · State scheme

A one-time back-ended subsidy for Daman & Diu fishermen and boat owners: 20% of an FRP boat up to ₹2 lakh (₹40,000), 10% of an IBM engine (up to ₹1 lakh), 50% of electrical/solar/battery equipment (up to ₹25,000), ice boxes (75% for fisherwomen) and nets, ropes and other requisites.

Fisheries
Lead benefit
75%of the cost, at most
Components
9each read from the document
Who can apply
7kinds of applicant
Closing date
Noneapply any time

What it pays

20%of the cost, at most

FRP (fibre) boat costing up to ₹2 lakh: 20%, at most ₹40,000.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 1 · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“FRP (Fibre) Boat. — Up to ₹. 2.00 — 20% — ₹. 0.40 (₹ in Lakhs)”
15%of the cost, at most

FRP (fibre) boat costing over ₹2 lakh, up to ₹5 lakh: 15%, at most ₹75,000.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 1 · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Use this row for a boat costing more than ₹2 lakh; for a cheaper boat the 20% row applies. Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“FRP (Fibre) Boat. — Up to ₹. 5.00 — 15% — ₹. 0.75 (₹ in Lakhs)”
10%of the cost, at most

Inboard (diesel) engine: 10% of the cost up to ₹10 lakh, at most ₹1 lakh; again for a replacement after 7 years.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 2 · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“IBM Engines : (After 7 years, on replacement assistance can be considered, if required) — Up to ₹. 10.00 — 10% — ₹. 1.00 (₹ in Lakhs)”
50%of the cost, at most

Electrical, solar or battery equipment: 50% of the cost up to ₹50,000, at most ₹25,000.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 3 · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“Electrical/Solar/Battery Equipments: — Up to ₹. 0.50 — 50% — ₹. 0.25 (₹ in Lakhs)”
75%of the cost, at most

Ice box for fisherwomen: 75% of the cost up to ₹10,000, at most ₹7,500.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 4 a) · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“Ice Boxes: a) for fisherwomen — Up to ₹. 0.10 — 75% — ₹. 0.075 (₹ in Lakhs)”
50%of the cost, at most

Ice boxes for boat owners: 50% of the cost up to ₹1 lakh, at most ₹50,000.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 4 b) · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“Ice Boxes: b) for boat owners — Up to ₹. 1.00 — 50% — ₹. 0.50 (₹ in Lakhs)”
25%of the cost, at most

Ice boxes for fish merchants: 25% of the cost up to ₹2 lakh, at most ₹50,000.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 4 c) · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“Ice Boxes: c) for fish Merchant — Up to ₹. 2.00 — 25% — ₹. 0.50 (₹ in Lakhs)”
20%of the cost, at most

Nets, ropes, floats, twine, winches, fish hold, FRP coating etc. costing up to ₹2 lakh: 20%, at most ₹40,000; again every other year.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 5 · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“Fisheries Requisites (Alternate year again assistance can be considered, if required) — Up to ₹.2.00 — 20% — ₹. 0.40 (₹ in Lakhs)”
10%of the cost, at most

Fisheries requisites costing over ₹2 lakh, up to ₹5 lakh: 10%, at most ₹50,000.

Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 5 · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Use this row when the requisites cost more than ₹2 lakh. Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

“Fisheries Requisites — Up to ₹.5.00 — 10% — ₹. 0.50 (₹ in Lakhs)”

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Read from Daman & Diu fisheries notification of 16.10.2017 — U.T. Plan Schemes for Fisheries · clause Annexure-III, B.3, para 3.2, table row 1 · p. 3 · Our copy (PDF)

Daman and Diu districts only (the order predates the 2020 merger with Dadra & Nagar Haveli). This 2017 notification is the latest scheme order on the UT fisheries page; no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order, budget line or application notice was found, so ask the Fisheries Office, Daman/Diu whether it is still open.

Who can apply

  • Other farmer
  • Small or marginal farmer
  • SC farmer
  • ST farmer
  • Woman farmer
  • Landless
  • Agri entrepreneur

Papers you need

    How to apply

    1. Ask at the Office of the Superintendent of Fisheries, Daman (or the Fisheries Office, Diu) for the application form.
    2. Arrange the purchase money yourself or through a bank loan — the subsidy is back-ended (Annexure-III, para 3.2 “Loan”).
    3. After the purchase the department pays its share, limited to the ceiling for the item.
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    When to apply

    The guidelines set no closing date.

    Combining with other schemes

    The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.

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