Financial Assistance for setting up of Crab Farming unit in Goa
Shown as running by: Goa notification of 18.06.2026 — crab farming unit scheme (18 Jun 2026, cl. 1(b)–(c): in force from publication for three years (notification dated 18-06-2026))
For mud-crab farming Goa pays 50% (60% for SC, ST and women) of ₹2 lakh per 0.1 ha of pen culture plus ₹1.5 lakh of inputs (up to 0.5 ha), or of ₹4 lakh (horizontal) / ₹8 lakh (vertical) per 1,000-box unit plus ₹1.5 lakh of inputs (up to 2 units).
- Lead benefit
- 60%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 5each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 8kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
Pen crab culture unit: ₹1 lakh per 0.1 ha (₹1.2 lakh for SC, ST, women), up to 0.5 ha.
What the document says, word for word
One-time, once in a lifetime; repairs later are the owner’s cost, and land or lease cost is not covered (cl. 7, 8(a), 8(c)). Annual income must not exceed ₹20 lakh, and crab-farming training is required (cl. 5(c), 5(d)). Paid in full after the unit is installed (p. 542).
“I. (a) Financial Assistance for setting up of Pen Crab Culture — 2.00 lakh per 0.1 ha. — 50% of unit cost — Eligible upto 0.5 ha. (Once in life time) … SC/ST/Woman Category … 60% subsidy limited to Rs. 1.20 lakh”Pen culture inputs: ₹75,000 per 0.1 ha (₹90,000 for SC, ST, women), up to 0.5 ha.
What the document says, word for word
One-time, once in a lifetime; repairs later are the owner’s cost, and land or lease cost is not covered (cl. 7, 8(a), 8(c)). Annual income must not exceed ₹20 lakh, and crab-farming training is required (cl. 5(c), 5(d)). Paid in full after the unit is installed (p. 542).
“I. (b) Financial Assistance for Input Cost — 1.50 lakh per 0.1 ha. — 50% of unit cost … limited to Rs. 75,000/- … SC/ST/Woman … 60% subsidy limited to Rs. 90,000/-”Horizontal crab-box unit: ₹2 lakh per 1,000 boxes (₹2.4 lakh for SC, ST, women), up to 2 units.
What the document says, word for word
One-time, once in a lifetime; repairs later are the owner’s cost, and land or lease cost is not covered (cl. 7, 8(a), 8(c)). Annual income must not exceed ₹20 lakh, and crab-farming training is required (cl. 5(c), 5(d)). Paid in full after the unit is installed (p. 542).
“II. (a) Financial Assistance for Horizontal Crab Box Culture Unit — 4.00 lakh per 1000 boxes (1 unit) — 50% of unit cost — Eligible upto 2 units i.e. 2000 boxes (Once in life time)”Vertical crab-box unit (with RAS): ₹4 lakh per 1,000 boxes (₹4.8 lakh for SC, ST, women), up to 2 units.
What the document says, word for word
One-time, once in a lifetime; repairs later are the owner’s cost, and land or lease cost is not covered (cl. 7, 8(a), 8(c)). Annual income must not exceed ₹20 lakh, and crab-farming training is required (cl. 5(c), 5(d)). Paid in full after the unit is installed (p. 542).
“II. (b) Financial Assistance for Vertical Crab Box Culture Unit — 8.00 lakh per 1000 boxes (1 unit) — 50% of unit cost — Eligible upto 2 units i.e. 2000 boxes (Once in life time)”Box culture inputs: ₹75,000 per 1,000 boxes (₹90,000 for SC, ST, women), up to 2 units.
What the document says, word for word
One-time, once in a lifetime; repairs later are the owner’s cost, and land or lease cost is not covered (cl. 7, 8(a), 8(c)). Annual income must not exceed ₹20 lakh, and crab-farming training is required (cl. 5(c), 5(d)). Paid in full after the unit is installed (p. 542).
“II. (c) Financial Assistance for Input Cost — 1.50 lakh per 1000 boxes — 50% of unit cost … limited to Rs. 75,000/- … SC/ST/Woman … limited to Rs. 90,000/-”How much can I claim?
Enter the size (0.1 ha) to see the figure.
One-time, once in a lifetime; repairs later are the owner’s cost, and land or lease cost is not covered (cl. 7, 8(a), 8(c)). Annual income must not exceed ₹20 lakh, and crab-farming training is required (cl. 5(c), 5(d)). Paid in full after the unit is installed (p. 542).
Who can apply
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Woman farmer
- Landless
- Self-help group
- Cooperative
Papers you need
- Residence certificate (15 years in Goa) or SHG/society registration
- Crab-farming training certificate
- Land document Form I & XIV or lease deed
- Aadhaar card copy; caste certificate if SC/ST
- NOC from the panchayat/municipality, site plan on a Google map, needed clearances, and a project report
How to apply
- Complete a crab-farming training by the Fisheries Department, MPEDA, ICAR or another recognised institute (cl. 5(c)).
- Prepare a project/feasibility report, site plan on a Google map and panchayat/municipal NOC (cl. 5(h)–(k)).
- Apply to the Directorate of Fisheries; after the project is approved and the unit installed, the subsidy is paid to your account by ECS (cl. 6; p. 542).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
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.