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VAT Diesel Subsidy

103 / 20 VAT (Value Added Tax) Subsidy on High Speed Diesel supplied to mechanized fishing vessels below 20 meter length

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Nodal department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Fishermen

Tags: Fisheries, Subsidy, VAT, Diesel, Fishermen, Gujarat, Financial Help, Agriculture, Co-operation, Government Scheme, Mechanized Fishing, Coastal Areas

Details

The 103 / 20 VAT Subsidy scheme provides financial assistance to fishermen who hold a state diesel card and operate mechanized fishing boats that are less than 20 meters in length. The scheme aims to support the fishing community by offering a subsidy on the Value Added Tax (VAT) for diesel purchased for fishing purposes.

Benefits

  • - A maximum VAT subsidy of Rs. 15 per liter on diesel purchased for fishing purposes from government-approved diesel pumps
  • Annual maximum trip-wise and quota of diesel available is fixed based on the horse power of the boat engine
  • A maximum VAT subsidy of Rs. 15 per liter on diesel purchased for fishing purposes from government-approved diesel pumps.
  • Annual maximum trip-wise and quota of diesel available is fixed based on the horse power of the boat engine.

Eligibility

Fishermen holding a state diesel card and operating mechanized fishing boats less than 20 meters in length are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Application Process

Online

  1. Visit the online application portal: Fisheries Gujarat
  2. Ensure that the diesel VAT software is connected to all government-approved diesel pumps.
  3. Purchase diesel from these pumps, and the details will be automatically uploaded to the software.
  4. Required documents include Aadhar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Copy of license, and Passport Size Photos.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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