Drag nets at 50% subsidy and deep-sea fishing vessels at 20% subsidy for fish farmers (Puducherry)
Funded, but no order confirms it is still open: Puducherry Budget Speech 2025-26 (Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, 12.03.2025) (12 Mar 2025, Para 70 (Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare) — proposed for 2025-26 (100 FFDA-registered fish farmers))
Fish farmers registered with the FFDA get a ₹12,000 drag net at 50% subsidy (₹6,000); fish farmers also get 20% subsidy to buy a deep-sea fishing vessel.
- Lead benefit
- 50%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 2each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
50% of a ₹12,000 drag net — ₹6,000 — for an FFDA-registered fish farmer.
What the document says, word for word
“For procurement of Drag net 12,000 per unit will be provided on 50% subsidy rate to 100 fish farmers who have registered in Fish Farmers Development Agency ( FFDA ).”20% of the cost of a deep-sea fishing vessel.
What the document says, word for word
“Fish farmers will be provided 20% subsidy to procure Deep Sea Fishing Vessel.”How much can I claim?
Enter project cost to see the figure.
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
How to apply
- Register with the Fish Farmers Development Agency (FFDA) if you have not (para 70).
- Apply to the Department of Fisheries; only 100 drag nets are planned for 2025-26.
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.