Subsidy for Purchase of Outboard/ Inboard Marine Engine Fishing Gear & Propeller

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Port Blair, June 30: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration is implementing a component ‘Motorization of Traditional Craft’ under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- ‘Blue Revolution’ wherein subsidy is provided for purchase of outboard/inboard marine engine fishing gear & propeller. The pattern of subsidy and eligibility criteria for the programme of the scheme are as under:-

Pattern of Subsidy for General Category: 40% of the unit cost with a ceiling (Rs. 48,000/- per inboard, outboard engine, fishing gear and propeller for unit cost of Rs. 1.20 Lakh.  

Pattern of Subsidy for ST/SC Women Category: 60% of the unit cost with a ceiling of Rs. 72,000/-per inboard outboard engine, fishing gear and propeller for unit cost of Rs. 1.20 Lakh.

Eligibility Criteria:

-Applicant should be a bonafide fisherman of A&N Islands possessing registered non-motorized or motorized fishing craft, holding valid fishing license continuously for 2 years including the current year. The Pandemic Covid relaxation is applicable.

-The engine to be purchased should not be of more man 30 Horse Power (HP)

-The eligible subsidy for procurement of engine shall be up-to 10 HP.

-The fishermen possessing motorized fishing crafts, whose engines are of more than 5 years old and are unserviceable, are also eligible to replace the engines.

-The fishermen seeking replacement of 5 years old and unserviceable engine should produce -a certificate issued by an Authorized Marine Engineer stating that the engine is beyond economical repair.

-The type / size of gear allowed to purchase are Gill Net not below 25 mm mesh (knot to knot diagonally). Hook & Line Shore seme/drag net of mesh size not below 25mm, Fish traps.

-7.  The Applicant should not have availed the assistance for purchase of engine, fishing gear and propeller from the Department of Fisheries or any other Government Department during the last 5 years.

Applications have been invited from eligible beneficiaries interested in the procurement of outboard/inboard marine engine /fishing gear & propeller to extend subsidy by the Department during 2023-24. Application form and detailed terms & conditions of the scheme can be obtained from the Directorate of Fisheries/Fisheries Zonal Offices/ Fisheries Sub Stations.    The applications completed in all respect should reach the nearest Fisheries Zonal Office/Sub-Stations by 31st July, 2024.