Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the Government of Goa, provides financial help to fishermen who want to buy or build wooden or FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) fishing boats (canoes). The government covers 50% of the actual cost of the boat as a subsidy. This support helps fishermen afford better vessels for their fishing work.
What You Get
- 50% subsidy on the actual cost of wooden or FRP fishing vessel (canoe)
- Financial assistance to help purchase or construct a new fishing boat
- Subsidy grant available once every four years per family household
- One craft subsidy per family household
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Goa residents only
- Must be a registered fisherman or belong to a fishing household
- Must be a resident of Goa
- Eligible to receive subsidy once every four years
- Only one craft subsidy per family household
- Should own or operate fishing as primary occupation
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Fishing License
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Residence Certificate
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Purchase Invoice or Quotation
- 7. Proof of Boat Registration
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Goa
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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