"Conversion/Modernisation of Mechanised Fishing Boats for Deep Sea Fishing" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"

The scheme "Conversion/Modernisation of Mechanised Fishing Boats for Deep Sea Fishing" is a Sub-Component under the Umbrella Scheme "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective of increasing marine fish production by extending financial grants for the conversion/modernization of mechanized boats for deep-sea fishing.

50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹ 2,50,000 per boat linked to bank finance.

*The rate of subsidy/maximum limit may be revised by the Government from time to time.

• The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
• The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants.
• The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
• The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department.
• The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society.
• The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application.
• The mechanized boat should be registered.
• The hull should be extended above 47 feet of overall length procured and fixed with a new hydraulic winch, steel ropes, global positioning system, echo sounder, inbuilt insulated ice-box, life savings appliances, etc.
• The applicant must have obtained a provisional loan sanction order from the bank.

Offline application

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare.

Step 1: The interested applicant should request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

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.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).