Supply of kerosene to motorised traditional fishing boats — ₹35 a litre rebate (Karnataka Fisheries)
Funded in the budget: Karnataka Budget 2026-27, Expenditure Volume 3 (Mar 2026, Head 2405-00-103-0-17 “Supply of Kerosene to Conventional Boats” — HOA Total, Budget Estimates 2026-27 ₹4,000.00 lakh (Subsidies ₹3,880.00 lakh))
Owners of permitted motorised traditional fishing boats in the three coastal districts buy industrial kerosene through the Fisheries Department with a ₹35 a litre rebate (on a price of ₹86 a litre in 2023-24).
- Lead benefit
- ₹35per litre of kerosene, at most
- Components
- 1each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
₹35 off every litre of industrial kerosene supplied to your permitted motorised fishing boat.
What the document says, word for word
The rate is from the department’s 2023-24 annual report, the latest published; the same budget head is funded in 2026-27. The report does not print a monthly quota for the industrial kerosene (separately, PDS kerosene is given at the PDS rate to boats with a permit — highlights 1.7).
“The Dept has introduced a scheme of supplying industrial kerosene to the motorized fishing boats. As industrial kerosene is available at Rs.86/- per liter, a rebate of Rs.35/- per liter is provided and rest will be borne by the fishermen.”How much can I claim?
Enter the size (litre of kerosene) to see the figure.
The rate is from the department’s 2023-24 annual report, the latest published; the same budget head is funded in 2026-27. The report does not print a monthly quota for the industrial kerosene (separately, PDS kerosene is given at the PDS rate to boats with a permit — highlights 1.7).
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
How to apply
- The rebate is for motorised traditional boats with a valid permit in Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru), Udupi and Uttara Kannada (Karwar) — contact your taluk fisheries office (section 3.2, highlights 1.7).
- Kerosene is issued through the department; you pay the price minus the rebate (section 3.2).
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.