SIB

Supply of Insulated Boxes

Fishermen engaged in selling and marketing fish, or those fishing at sea with a canoe or mechanized vessel (up to 6-cylinder engines) can receive a subsidy of 75% for insulated boxes. The subsidy is capped at ₹1,500 for a 50-liter box, ₹7,000 for 100 and 220-liter boxes for canoe fishermen, and ₹15,000 for 220 and 400-liter boxes for mechanized vessel fishermen.

State Cash

States / UT: Goa

Nodal department: Fisheries Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Fishing and hunting, Agricultural Inputs- seeds, fertilizer etc., Mechanization- solar power, farming systems, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Fishermen, Fish, Marketing, Financial Assistance, Subsidy

Details

“Supply of Insulated Boxes” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost for the purchase of an insulated box of at least 50 liters capacity. The applications are accepted only in offline mode. Only the fisherman engaged in selling and marketing fish, fishing at sea with a canoe, and fishing at sea with a mechanized fishing vessel with up to 6-cylinder engines are eligible to apply to this scheme.

Benefits

  • For the Beneficiary Engaged in Selling/Marketing Fish One insulated box of 50 liters capacity will be entitled to a subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹1 500/-. For the Beneficiary Engaged in Fishing at Sea With a Canoe One insulated box of 100 liters and one box of 220 liters capacity and subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹7 000/- respectively. For the Beneficiary Engaged in Fishing at Sea With a Mechanized Fishing Vessel Upto 6 Cylinder Engine One insulated box of 220 liters and one insulated box of 400 liters capacity and subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹15 000/- respectively

For the Beneficiary Engaged in Selling/Marketing Fish

One insulated box of 50 liters capacity will be entitled to a subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹ 1,500/-.

For the Beneficiary Engaged in Fishing at Sea With a Canoe

One insulated box of 100 liters and one box of 220 liters capacity and subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹ 7,000/- respectively.

For the Beneficiary Engaged in Fishing at Sea With a Mechanized Fishing Vessel Upto 6 Cylinder Engine

One insulated box of 220 liters and one insulated box of 400 liters capacity and subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹ 15,000/- respectively.

Eligibility

The applicant should be one of the following -

  • A fisherman engaged in selling and marketing fish.
  • A fisherman engaged in fishing at sea with a canoe.
  • A fisherman engaged in fishing at sea with a mechanized fishing vessel with up to 6-cylinder engines.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.

Grievance Redressal

Any dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the address for submitting the duly filled and signed application form for the insulated boxes scheme?
The application form should be submitted to the concerned authority at the Directorate of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji Goa, or to the official posted at BDO Office/Sub-Offices.
What are the contact details for the Directorate of Fisheries in Panaji Goa?
The contact details are Tel: (O) 2224838, Tel: (Dir) 2227780, Fax: (0832) 2231049, Email: dir-fish.goa@nic.in, Website: www.fisheries.goa.gov.in.
How can citizens register dissatisfaction or complaints about the service standards of the Department of Fisheries?
Citizens can register complaints with the Grievance Redressal Officer through dir-fish.goa@nic.in, and the final action will be communicated within 30 days.
What is the subsidy percentage for beneficiaries engaged in selling/marketing fish, fishing at sea with a canoe, and fishing at sea with a mechanized fishing vessel?
The subsidy is 75% of the cost for all eligible beneficiaries, with varying limits depending on the capacity of the insulated box.
Where can citizens find the guidelines for the "Supply of Insulated Boxes" scheme?
The guidelines are available on the Department of Fisheries website at https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/schemes-services/.
What is the process for submitting the application form for the insulated boxes scheme?
The process involves taking a print of the prescribed application form, filling in all mandatory fields, attaching required documents, and submitting the form to the Directorate of Fisheries in Panaji Goa or to the official at BDO Office/Sub-Offices.
For the 50 liters capacity insulated boxes for active fish sellers, what certificates and documents are necessary?
Required documents include a certificate from the Village Panchayat/Municipality indicating active engagement in the retail sale of fish and a copy of the Aadhaar Card.
What documents are needed for the 100 & 220 liters capacity insulated boxes for fishing canoes?
The necessary documents include a copy of the Vessel Registration Certificate, the latest copy of the Fishing License/Certificate, the updated Net License Book, and a copy of the Aadhaar Card.
What documents are required for the 400 & 220 liters capacity insulated boxes for fishing vessels?
Documents required include a copy of the Vessel Registration Certificate, the latest copy of the Fishing License/Certificate, the updated Net License Book, and a copy of the Aadhaar Card.
What are the benefits for beneficiaries engaged in selling/marketing fish, fishing at sea with a canoe, and fishing at sea with a mechanized fishing vessel?
For selling/marketing fish, one insulated box of 50 liters is entitled to a 75% subsidy, limited to ₹1,500/-. For fishing at sea with a canoe, one 100-liter box and one 220-liter box receive a 75% subsidy, limited to ₹7,000/-. For fishing at sea with a mechanized vessel up to 6-cylinder engines, one 220-liter box and one 400-liter box get a 75% subsidy, limited to ₹15,000/-.
Are there any specific deadlines mentioned for submitting applications for the insulated boxes scheme?
There are no application deadlines for the scheme.
What is the application mode for the "Supply of Insulated Boxes" scheme, and is there any application fee?
The application mode is offline, and there is no application fee.

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