Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit
Through this scheme, financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up crab culture unit. Only Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up crab culture unit. Only Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit in the State of Goa can apply to this scheme. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.
Benefits
Setting Up of the Crab Culture Unit
Financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare.
The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.
Purchase of Seed and Feed
50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹75,000 per hectare.
The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit in the State of Goa.
The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
The applicant should undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR/ Other Institutes.
Application Process
Apply 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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Setting Up of the Crab Culture Unit
Financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare.
The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.
Purchase of Seed and Feed
50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹75,000 per hectare.
The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.
Application Process
Apply 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit |
| Short Title | FASUCCU |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Goa |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 2 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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