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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1 OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND ARTICL E 25 OF THE AGREEMEN T ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTE RVAILING MEASURES  
INDIA 
The following communication, dated 27 June 2019, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of India.  
 
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The following communication contains information on programmes granted or maintained in respect 
of fisheries sector by the Central Government as well as various State Governments and the Union 
Territories for the Fin ancial Year 2018 -19. India had already notified its fisheries subsidies for the 
financial year 2017 -18. 
 
The present communication also includes information on fisheries subsidies schemes for the financial 
years 2015 -16 to 2017 -18 for the State of West Ben gal, supplementing India 's earlier notification .1 
 
The information provided in this notification is for transparency purposes in order to clarify the 
operations of programmes or measures. In accordance with Article 25.7 of the Agreement on 
Subsidies and Co untervailing Measures (ASCM), this notification does not in any way prejudice the 
legal status, nature or effects of government assistance programmes under the ASCM and GATT 
1994, including as to whether or not the programmes notified are specific within t he meaning of the 
ASCM.  
                                                
1 G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.2 -G/SCM/N/315/IND dated 18 September 2018.   
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- 2 - NAME OF THE STATE: A NDHRA PRADESH  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 (Rs.  in 
million)  To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. Exemption of 
Sales Tax on 
purchase of 
High-Speed 
Diesel (HSD).  To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.  Govt. of Andhra 
Pradesh.  Financial Assistance:  
The ceiling limit of subsidy on 
purchase of HSD oil is 3000 litres 
per boat per month in case of 
mechanized boats and 300 litres per 
boat per month in case of motorised 
boat. The subsidy is capped at 
Rs. 6.03 per litre.  572.80  To fishing boat 
owners by way of 
financial 
assista nce. Ongoing  
2. Relief to 
Marine 
fishermen 
during fishing 
ban period.  To protect and secure the 
livelihood of fishermen during 
non-fishing months. Relief 
provided to fishermen during 
fishing ban period and to 
safeguard their livelihoods during 
ban period.  Govt. of Andhra 
Pradesh.  Financial Assistance . 320.00  To the poor 
fishermen by way 
of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
3. Fisheries 
Development 
Scheme.  To protect and secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  Govt. of Andhra 
Pradesh.  Financial Assistance:  
Subsidy is 50% of unit cost of nets 
and boats, engines etc.  197.20  To the fish 
farmers and poor 
fishermen by way 
of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  1,090.00   
 
   
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- 3 - NAME OF THE STATE: G OA 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or purpose of 
the Subsidy  Background 
& Authority 
for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 
(Rs. in 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. Construction of 
Wooden/Fibreglass 
Reinforced Plastic 
(FRP) Canoe . Purchase/ construction of canoes for 
fishing activities, thereby protecting & 
securing the livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishermen.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
50%; subsidy limited to Rs.  60,000/ - 
per beneficiary.  4.48 To the fishermen . Ongoing  
2. Motorization of 
Traditional Craft by 
purchase of Out  
Board Motor 
(OBM) . To overcome the difficulties faced by 
traditional fishermen at sea from manual 
operation of their canoes.  Government 
of India and 
Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
(i) 40%; subsidy limited to 
Rs. 48,000/ - for general category 
and 
(ii) 60%; subsidy limited to Rs.72,000 
for ST, SC, Women and their Co -
op. 2.28 To the fishermen . Ongoing  
3. VAT Rebate on 
purchase of High -
Speed Diesel 
(HSD) . To provide relief to operators of fishing 
vessels to overcome financial losses on 
account of VAT, increasing the costs of 
fuel. Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
VAT based subsidy on purchase of 
HSD Oil.  101.51  To the fishermen 
whose 
trawler/purse 
vessel are 
registered under 
the Department 
of Fisheries.  Ongoing  
4. Replacement of old 
Kerosene Out  
Board Motor (OBM) 
with Petrol OBM . To increase performance and efficiency of 
boat. Government 
of Goa . Financial Assist ance: 98% subsidy per 
beneficiary.  0.37 To the fishermen 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
5. Purchase of Fuel 
(Kerosene/Petrol)  
for operation of 
Out Board Motor 
(OBM) . To help the fishermen in getting a regular 
supply of fuel (Kerosene/Petrol) in the 
absence of any special quota allotted to 
this industry.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance: Rs. 30/litre on a 
maximum consumption of 1700 litres 
per year  50.71  To the fishermen 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing   
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- 4 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or purpose of 
the Subsidy  Background 
& Authority 
for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 
(Rs. in 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
6 (a) Pradhan Mantri 
Jeevan Jyoti Bima 
Yojana . To provide insurance cover to the 
fishermen for accidents due to cyclone, 
mishap or other natural calamities.  Government 
of India and 
Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance: The annual 
premium of Rs. 330/ - per annum  per 
beneficiary to cover the eligible person 
in the scheme. The 50% premium of 
Rs. 165/ - will be paid by the State 
Government every year and balance 
50% will be borne by LIC. The 
compensation available under the 
scheme is Rs.  2,00,000/ - which is 
payable on member 's death due to 
any reason.  0.00 To the 
dependents/   
fishermen by way 
of financial 
contribution for 
premium and 
cash grant in the 
event of death.  Ongoing  
 (b) Pradhan Mantri 
Suraksha Bima 
Yojana . To provide insurance cover to the 
fishermen who are prone to accidents at 
sea due to rough weather and other 
natural calamities.  Government 
of India and 
Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance: The annual 
premium payable is Rs. 12/ - 
per annum  per member. The 
compensation available is as under:  
a) On accidental death: Rs.  200,000/ -. 
b) Total and irrecoverable loss or both 
eyes or loss of use of both hands or 
feet or loss of s ight of one eye and 
loss of use of hand or foot: Rs. 
200,000/ -. 
c) Total and irrecoverable loss of sight 
of one eye or loss of use of one hand 
or foot: Rs. 100,000/ -. 0.09 To the fishermen 
by way of 
financial 
contribution.  Ongoing  
7. (i) Gill nets and 
Accessories . To provide fishing equipment to fishermen 
who are facing economic strains due to 
ever increasing costs of fisheries 
requisites.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
50%; subsidy limited to Rs. 30,000/ - 
per beneficiary.  2.17 To the fisherme n 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing   
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- 5 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or purpose of 
the Subsidy  Background 
& Authority 
for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 
(Rs. in 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
(ii) Safety Jacket 
and Lifebuoys . To provide safety to fishermen who 
venture out in the high seas during rough 
weather, cyclonic storm etc.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
Subsidy @ 75% of unit cost of 
Lifejacket / Lifebuoy limited to Rs. 
1000/ - per life jacket and Rs. 1500/ - 
per lifebuoy along  with following 
conditions:  
(a) Five life jackets and one lifebuoy 
are provided per canoe fitted with 
OBM.  
(b) Eight life jackets and two lifebuoys 
are provided for mechanised trawlers 
engaged in trawling operations.  
(c) Twenty -five life jackets and four 
life buoys are provided to the 
mechanised trawlers engaged in purse 
seining fishing operations.  0.00 To the fishermen 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
 (iii) Supply of 
Insulated Boxes.  To preserve the fish in hygienic 
conditions.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
(i) The fishermen engaged in selling/ 
marketing of fish are eligible for 
subsidy on 1 insulated box of 50 litres 
capacity with subsidy limited to 75% 
of cost subject to maximum of 
Rs. 1500/ -. 
(ii) The fishermen engaged in fishing 
at sea with canoe are eligible for 
subsidy on 1 insulated box of 100 
litres and 1 box of 220 litres  capacity 
with subsidy limited to 75% of cost 
subject to maximum of Rs  7,000/ -. 
(iii) The fishermen engaged in fishing 
at sea with mechanized fishing vessel 
up to 6-cylinder engine are eligible for 
subsidy on 1 insulated box of 220 
litres and 1 insulated b ox of 400 litres 
capacity with subsidy limited to 75% 
of the cost subject to maximum of 
Rs. 15,000/ -. 0.66 To the poor 
fishermen by way 
of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing   
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- 6 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or purpose of 
the Subsidy  Background 
& Authority 
for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 
(Rs. in 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
8. Assistance to 
traditional/ 
Artisanal fishermen 
for: 
A) procurement of 
FRP boats up  to 
10m OAL as a 
replacement for 
traditional/ wooden 
boats including 
net; 
B) procurement of 
insulated fish and 
ice holding boxes 
etc. For construction of /purchase of FRP 
fishing boat against replacement of old 
wooden canoe, fishing net and ice hol ding 
boxes. This assists the fishermen who are 
undergoing economic strains and enable 
them to sustain their livelihood.  Government 
of India 
(under Blue 
Revolution) . Financial Assistance: 40% subsidy 
limited to Rs. 170,000/ - for general 
category and 60% Subsidy limited to 
Rs. 255,000/ - for ST, SC, Women and 
their co-operative.  1.29 To the fishermen 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
9. Procurement of 
Craft and Ge ar. To provide financial help in the form of 
subsidy on purchase/ construction of new 
FRP canoe of below 26 ft to carry out 
fishing activities in inland waters of Goa.  Government 
of India . Financial Assistance:  
40% subsidy limited to Rs.  40,000/ - 
for general category and 60% Subsidy 
limited to Rs.60,000 for ST, SC, 
Women and their co-operative . 0.68 To the fishermen 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
10. Financial 
Assistance For 
Purchase of Power 
Block . In order to reduce the dependency on 
labour to some extent it is proposed to 
assist financially by providing the power 
block.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
25% of the cost limited to 
Rs. 150,000/ -. 0.00 To the fishermen 
belonging to BPL 
category  Once in a 
lifetime  
11. Financial 
Assistance to 
Registered 
Fishermen 
Societies / 
Associations . The main objective of this scheme is to 
streamline the administration of 
Fishermen societies registered under the 
Co-operative Societies Act.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
To the extent of Rs. 50,000/ - as 
Grant -in-aid. 0.05 To the Fishermen 
Co-operative 
Societies/ 
Associations  Ongoing  
12. Financial 
Assistance to 
Purchase Single 
Net/ Small Rampon 
Net & Its 
Accessories . To provide fishing equipment to fishermen 
who are facing economic strains due to 
ever increasing costs of fisheries 
requisites.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
50% subsidy limited to Rs.  50,000/ -. 0.09 To the 
Fishermen . Every Five 
years  
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- 7 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or purpose of 
the Subsidy  Background 
& Authority 
for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 
(Rs. in 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
13. Development of 
Brackish Water 
Aquaculture Farms:  
a) Construction 
and Renovation of 
Farms.  
b) Purchase of 
farming 
equipment.  
c) Purchase of 
feed. To increase fish production through 
aquaculture.  Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
a) 25% subject to subsidy limited to 
Rs.200,000/ - per hectare (ha) of 
which Rs.45,000/ - per ha will be 
the Central Govt. Share; Up  to 2 
ha. 
b) 50% subsidy limited to 
Rs.100,000/ - per ha; Up  to 2 ha. 
c) 25% subsidy of the cost of feed 
limited to Rs.30,000/ - per crop per 
ha for 2 crops in a year.   
 
0.03 
 
 
 
0.01 
 
 
-- To the 
Aquaculture 
farmers 
registered under 
Coastal 
Aquaculture 
Authority, by way 
of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
14. Development of 
Fresh Water 
Aquaculture Farms:  
a) Construction 
and Renovation of 
Farm 
b) Purchase of 
Feed and Seed  
c) Purchase of 
Farm Equipment . To increase fish production through 
Aquaculture . Government 
of Goa . Financial Assistance:  
a) 25% subsidy of the cost of 
construction and renovation of 
farm limited to Rs. 200,000/ - per 
ha. 
b) 25% of the subsidy on the cost of 
seed & feed limited to Rs.  50,000/ - 
(per year).  
c) 50% subsidy; limited to 
Rs. 60,000/ - per hectare for 
purchase of farm equipment.  0.00 
 
 
 To the 
Aquaculture 
farmers by way 
of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
15. Income Support 
(Saving cum Relief 
Scheme) . Financial support to fishermen during the 
lean fishing season.  Government 
of India and 
Government 
of Goa . An amount of Rs.150/ - p.m. is 
collected from eligible Fishermen for a 
period of 10 months in a year. 
Contribution of Rs.3000/ - will be made 
by the Cen tral and the State 
Governments on 50:50 basis. Thus , 
the total of Rs. 4500/ - will be 
distributed to the fishermen in 3 equal 
monthly instalments of Rs.1500/ - 
each.  0.00 To the fishermen 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing   
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- 8 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or purpose of 
the Subsidy  Background 
& Authority 
for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 
(Rs. in 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
16. Financial 
Assistance for the 
Purchase of 
Insulated Truck of 
a minimum 10 
tonne capacity . Provide hygienic transport facilities of fish 
to the fishermen . Government 
of India . Unit Cost as per actual with a ceiling 
of Rs 2 million per truck. 
Financial assistance to th e extent of 
40% of the unit cost limited to 
Rs. 800,000/ - per truck for general 
category and 60% of the unit cost 
limited to Rs. 1.2 million per truck for 
Schedule Caste (SC), Schedule Tribes 
(ST), Women and their co -operative . 0.00 To Fisherme n/ 
Entrepreneurs .  
17. Financial 
Assistance for the 
Purchase of 
Insulated Truck of 
a minimum of 
6 tonne capacity . Provide hygienic transport facilities of fish 
to the fishermen . Government 
of India . Unit Cost as per actual with a ceiling 
of Rs 1.5 million pe r truck. Financial 
assistance to the extent of 40% of the 
unit cost limited to Rs.  600,000/ - per 
truck for general category and 60% of 
the unit cost limited to Rs. 900,000/ - 
per truck for Schedule caste (SC), 
Schedule Tribes (ST), Women and 
their co -operat ive. 1.50 To Fishermen/  
Entrepreneurs .  
Total  165.92   
   
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- 9 - NAME OF THE STATE: G UJARAT  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018 -19 (Rs.  in 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. (i) Rebate on 
purchase of High -
Speed Diesel (HSD) . To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in 
form of rebate on HSD.  0.00 To the poor 
fishermen by 
way of rebate in 
cost of HSD . Scheme has 
been 
discontinued 
from 2018 -19. 
 (ii) Providing 
navigational aids and 
other facilities.  To provide safety to fishermen at 
sea by providing items like Life -
saving jackets, electric 
appliances, Gill Net, insulated 
box, GPS system, Generator set, 
flash light, solar light, etc.  Government of 
Gujarat . Financial Assistance in 
form of subsidy on 
purchase of equipment 
subject to ceiling on 
maximum subsidy for each 
item. 155.91  To the poor 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
2. Mechanization of 
fishing Crafts (For 
OBM).  To provide relief to fishermen in 
purchase of OBM 2/4 stroke.  Government of 
Gujarat . Financial Assistance of 
50% subsidy subject to 
maximum limit of Rs.0.12 
million.  0.00 To the poor 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
3. Safety of Fishermen 
at sea . To protect & secure the lives of 
traditional and poor fishing 
communities.  Government of 
Gujarat . Financial Assistance in 
form of 90% subsidy 
subject to maximum limit 
of Rs. 17,000/ - on 
purchase of safety 
equipment.  0.00 To the poor 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
4. Kerosene Subsidy to 
OBM boat owners.  To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.  Government of 
Gujarat . Financial assistance of 
Rs. 25 per litre up to 
maximum of 150 litres per 
month on purchase of 
kerosene oil.  2.07 To the poor 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance.  
 Ongoing  
5. Sales tax subsidy on 
High-Speed Diesel 
to mechanised 
fishing vessels below 
20 metres length.  To provide relief to fishermen in 
purchase of HSD oil for fishing 
operations.  Government of 
Gujarat . Financial Assistance in the 
form of VAT rebate on 
HSD. 2,316.96  To the poor 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
6. Development of 
Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure . Establishment of Fishing 
Harbours/Fish Landing Centres 
and dredging thereof.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in 
form of development of 
infrastructure.  0.00 To the fishing 
community by 
way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  2,474.94   
   
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- 10 - NAME OF THE STATE: K ARNATAKA  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise)  
2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. Scheme for Modernization of crafts:  
(i) Introduction 
of intermediate 
crafts . To assist fishermen in 
modifying their existing 
fishing vessels to 
undertake multiday 
fishing.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance:  
10% of unit cost subject to maximum 
of Rs. 600,000/ - is provided as subsidy 
for introduction of intermediate crafts. 
The unit cost under the scheme is fixed 
at Rs.  6 Million.  0.00 To fishermen by 
way of 
reimbursement of 
subsidy 
component.  Scheme 
discontinue
d from 
2017-18. 
(ii) Motorization 
of traditional 
boats . To help fishermen in 
motorising their boats to 
extend the area of fishing.  Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Karnataka . Financial Assistance:  
Subsidy is provided @ 1/3rd of the unit 
cost subject to a max of Rs 48,000/ - for 
purchase of Out Board Engine.  0.00 To fishermen  by 
financial 
assistance  Ongoing  
2. Fishermen Welfare Fund  
(i) Group 
insurance 
scheme . Fishermen are engaged in 
a profession where there is 
constant danger to their 
life. Thus, there is need to 
insure their lives . 
Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Karnataka . Financial Assistance: Payment of 
premium of Rs. 20.34/ - per fishermen 
towards group insurance scheme is 
contributed by government.  
1.23 To fishermen by 
way financial 
contribution.  Ongoing  
(ii) Saving cum 
relief Scheme . In order to support the 
fishermen during fishing 
ban period, savings cum 
relief scheme has been 
introduced.  Financial Assistance: To provide some 
source of income to fishermen during 
non-fishing months, Rs. 1500/ - is 
collected from fishermen in instalments 
during fishing months. This along  with 
Rs. 1500/ - (equally shared by state and 
central government) is given back to 
fishermen during the non -fishing 
months.  To fishermen in 
non-fishing 
months by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
3. Reimbursement 
of sales tax on 
purchase of 
diesel for fishing 
boats . To make fishing more 
viable for the fishermen.  Government of 
Karnataka . Financial Assistance: The amount 
equivalent to state sales tax is 
reimbursed as subsidy.  1,577.03  To owners of 
marine fishing 
boats by way of 
reimbursement of 
sales tax.  Ongoing  
4. Development of 
Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure . Establishment of Fishing 
Harbours/Fish Landing 
Centres and dredging 
thereof.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance.  858.49  To fishing 
community by 
way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  2,436.75    
   
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- 11 - NAME OF THE STATE:  KERALA  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of Subsidy 
(year  wise) 2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. Modernization/ 
Motorization of 
country crafts . To motorize the existing 
country craft of fishermen 
by purchase of an Out 
Board Motor (OBM).  Government of 
Kerala . Financial Assistance. Subsidy @ 
Rs. 30,000/ - per unit for 
purchase of OBM having power 
below 10 hp.  6.00 To the traditional 
fishermen by way 
of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
2. Kerosene 
Subsidy to 
Traditional 
Fishermen . To protect and secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishermen community . Government of 
Kerala . Financial Assistance@ Rs.  25/- 
per litre of kerosene, u p to a 
maximum of 150 litre per month 
on purchase of kerosene oil for 
fishing.  413.80  To the traditional 
fishermen by way 
of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  419.80   
 
   
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- 12 - NAME OF THE STATE: M AHARASHTRA  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise)  
2018  19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
1. Mechanization of 
fishing crafts and 
boats . For construction of 
mechanised fishing boats.  Government of 
Maharashtra . Financial Assistance as per 
actual cost of project.  0.00 To fishermen society by way 
of financial assistance.  Ongoing  
2. Rebate on 
purchase of 
High-Speed 
Diesel (HSD).  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form 
of rebate of Rs.  3.00/ - per 
litre on cost of HSD.  0.00 To the poor fishermen in 
form of rebate on HSD.  Ongoing  
3. Group Insurance 
Scheme . To provide insurance cover 
for fishermen.  Government of 
Maharashtra . Financial Assistance limited 
to Rs. 0.1 Million per 
beneficiary  2.52 To the inheritors of 
fishermen who die. Financial 
assistance is in form of cash 
grant.  Ongoing  
4. Assistance for 
purchase of fishery 
requisites . To provide boat, net, and 
other requisites to the 
poor fishermen.  Government of 
Maharashtra . Financial Assistance as per 
actual cost of requisite.  8.90 To the poor fishermen by 
way of financial ass istance.  Ongoing  
5. Assistance for 
purchase of Craft 
and gear . To provide boat and net to 
fishermen.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance limited 
to Rs.  0.10 million per unit.  0.00 To poor fishermen by way 
of financial assistance.  Ongoing  
6. Safety of 
fishermen at sea . To protect the lives of 
fishermen.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance limited 
to Rs. 20,532/ - per kit.  0.00 To the fishermen by way of 
financial assistance.  Ongoing  
7. National scheme 
for welfare of 
fishermen (Saving 
cum Relief) . Saving cum relief to 
fishermen . Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form 
of Rs. 3,000/ - per 
beneficiary.  0.00 To fishermen by way of 
financial assistance.  Ongoing  
8. Development of 
Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure . Establishment of Fishing 
Harbours/Fish Landing 
Centres and dredging 
thereof.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance . 536.20  To fishing community by 
way of financial assistance 
for port Infrastructure . Ongoing  
Total  547.62    
 
   
  G/SCM/N/343/IND • G/SCM/N/315/IND/Suppl.2 • G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.4  
 
- 13 - NAME OF THE STATE: ODISHA  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise)  
2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. Motorization of 
traditional crafts . To the traditional non -
motorized boat owners 
engaged in marine fishing 
for quick access to the 
Potential Fishing Zones.  Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Odisha . Financial Assistance in form 
of @ 40% (for General 
category) and @60% (for 
SC/ST/Women) subject to 
maximum Rs. 60,000/ - per 
engine with fishing gear and 
propeller . 13.85  To the traditional 
non-motorized 
boat owners.  Ongoing  
2. Assistance for Fish 
Transport 
Infrastructure . To maintain cold chain and 
access to market linkage . Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Odisha . Financial assistance in the 
Form of subsidy @40% (for 
general category) and @60% 
(for SC/ST/Women 
categories) for fish transport 
vehicles like motorcycle with 
ice box, auto with ice box 
and refrigerated/ insulated 
trucks.  19.90  To the fish 
producers, 
traders, PFCS, 
Self Help Groups 
involved in 
fishery activiti es. Ongoing  
Total  33.75   
 
   
  G/SCM/N/343/IND • G/SCM/N/315/IND/Suppl.2 • G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.4  
 
- 14 - NAME OF THE STATE: T AMIL NADU  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ 
and or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of Subsidy 
(year  wise)  2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. Sales Tax Exemption on 
High Speed Diesel 
(HSD) . To reduce the 
operational cost of boat 
owners.  Government of 
Tamil Nadu . Financial Assistance in form 
of Sales Tax exemptions on 
purchase of HSD  oil. 1,406.86  To the boat owner 
by way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
2. Sales Tax Exemption on 
Industrial Kerosene . To reduce the 
operational cost of boat 
owners.  Government of 
Tamil Nadu . Financial assistance of 
Rs. 25/- per litre on purchase 
of kerosene.  350.22  To the owners of 
traditional craft by 
way of financial 
assistance . Ongoing  
3. Procurement of new 
tuna long -liner cum 
gillnetter . To encourage the 
fishermen to take up 
diversified deep -sea 
fishing methods.  Government of 
Tamil Nadu . Financial Assistance:  
Rs. 3 million per unit being 
50% of the unit cost of 
Rs. 6 million is provided as 
subsidy.  23.43  To the Individual/ 
Group owners of 
boat by way of 
financial assistance.  Ongoing  
4. Motorization of 
traditional crafts – 
supply of Out board 
motor / Inboard engine 
(OBM/IBE) to traditional 
country crafts . To motorize the 
traditional crafts by 
reducing the time and 
efforts to get good 
returns . Government of 
Tamil Nadu . Financial assistance of  
Rs.48,000/ - per unit being 
40% of the unit cost of 
Rs.120,000/ - is provided as 
subsidy towards purchase of 
OBM/ IBE . 20.00  To traditional 
fishermen by way of 
financial assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  1,800.51    
 
   
  G/SCM/N/343/IND • G/SCM/N/315/IND/Suppl.2 • G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.4  
 
- 15 - NAME OF THE STATE: W EST BENGAL  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives / and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of 
Subsidy  Amount of Subsidy (year -wise) 
(Rs. in million)  
To whom & how 
subsidy is provided  Duration  
2015 -
16 2016 -
17 2017 -
18 2018 -
19 
1. Development of 
infrastructure in 
marine fishing 
villages . To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure in the state.  Government of 
West Bengal . Financial 
Assistance.  23.82  12.47  1.30 32.12  To the marine 
beneficiaries through 
the ADF, Marine of 
concerned districts.  Ongoing  
2. Diversified 
production of fish 
and fish by - 
products (Khunti) . Khuti (landing centre) providing 
drying platforms sinking of 
tubewell, wages, medical 
facilities to the members of 
Khuti et for production of dry 
fish in a hygienic manner.  Government of 
West Benga l. Financial 
Assistance.  13.99  11.72  20.26  40.48  To the marine 
beneficiaries through 
the ADF, Marine of 
concerned districts.  Ongoing  
3. Fishing nets and 
fisheries requisites 
in inland and 
marine sectors . To provide nets and fisheries 
requisites for inland and marine 
fishermen to support their 
livelihood.  Government of 
West Bengal . Financial 
Assistance.  3.00 3.00 3.00 7.07 To the marine 
beneficiaries through 
the ADF, Marine of 
concerned districts.  Ongoing  
4. Procurement and 
distribution of 
bicycle with 
insulated box to 
fish vendors in 
different districts . To protect and secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities by 
facilitating maintenance of 
hygienic quality of the fish 
vending.  Government of 
West Bengal . Financial 
Assistance.  0.00 0.00 7.50 5.10 To the marine 
beneficiaries through 
the ADF, Marine of 
concerned districts.  Ongoing   
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S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives / and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of 
Subsidy  Amount of Subsidy (year -wise) 
(Rs. in million)  
To whom & how 
subsidy is provided  Duration  
2015 -
16 2016 -
17 2017 -
18 2018 -
19 
5. Integrated marine 
fisheries 
development 
project (Phase IV) 
schemes under 
NCDC . To protect and secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities.  Government of 
India & Govt of 
West Bengal . Financial 
Assistance.  0.00 3.00 42.64  0.00 For implementation 
and development of 
project for sea going 
poor fishermen.  Completed  
6. Traditional marine 
fish production 
(Behundi) scheme 
Phase III 
development 
project under 
NCDC . To protect and secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities.  Government of 
India & Govt. of 
West Bengal . 
 Financial 
Assistance.  0.00 76.19  0.00 0.00 For implementation 
and development of 
project for sea going 
poor fishermen.  Completed  
Total  40.81 106.38  74.70  84.77    
 
   
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- 17 - NAME OF THE UNION TE RRITORY: ANDAMAN & N ICOBAR (UT)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of Subsidy 
(year  wise)  2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
1. Construction/ 
purchase of 
mechanized /  
motorized 
boats.  To provide subsidy to the 
fishermen for construction of 
Motorized/ mechanized boats . UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar . Financial Assistance: 50% -75% 
of the actual cost of boat.  3.59 To fishermen in 
in form of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
2. Procurement 
of Fish 
Transport 
Vehicle . For faster fish transportation and 
increasing the capacity of catch 
for fishermen.  UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar . Financial Assistance: 50% -75% 
of the actual cost of transport 
vehicle.  1.40 To fishermen in 
in form of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
3. Supply of 
fishing input 
on subsidy . For supply of fishing inputs such 
as fishing hooks, lines, sinkers, 
floats, nylon webbing, coal tar, 
salt, swivel, paint etc . UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar . Financial Assistance: 50% -75% 
of the general fishers and 
tribes.  0.80 To fishermen in 
in form of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
4. Supply of Deep 
Freezer . To help in preservation, value 
addition, storage, transport and 
marketing facilities without 
affecting the fragile eco system of 
the islands.  UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar . Financial Assistance: 50% of 
the actual cost of deep freezer 
subject to a maximum of 
Rs 20,000/ - per deep freezer of 
500 litres capacity.  0.08 To fishermen in 
in form of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
5. Supply of 
insulated Ice 
boxes.  To help in preservation, value 
addition, storage, transport and 
marketing facilities without 
affecting the fragile eco system of 
the islands.  UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar . Financial Assistance: 50% of 
the actual cost of insulated ice 
boxes subject to a maximum of 
Rs 10,000/ - per ice box.  0.01 To fishermen in 
in form of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  5.88   
   
  G/SCM/N/343/IND • G/SCM/N/315/IND/Suppl.2 • G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.4  
 
- 18 - NAME OF THE UNION TE RRITORY: DAMAN & DIU  (UT)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year -wise)  To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  2018 -19 
(Rs. in 
million)  
        
1. Assistance to the 
fishermen for purchase 
of fisheries requisites 
etc. Help/Assist the fishing boat 
owner/ fishermen for 
purchase of fishery 
requisites.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu. Financial Assistance for FRP 
boat/ Requisites etc:  
• 20% maximum up  to 
Rs. 0.2 million cost of 
items.  
• 15% maximum up  to 
Rs. 0.5 million cost of 
items.  
For IBM Marine engine  
• 10% maximum up  to 
Rs. 1.0 million cost of 
items.  
For Electrical solar battery:  
• 50% maximum up  to 
Rs.50,000/ - cost of items.  
Ice Boxes:  
• For fisherwomen: 75% 
maximum up  to 
Rs. 10,000/ - cost of items.  
• For boat owner: 50% 
maximum up  to Rs. 
0.1 million cost of items.  
• For fish merchant: 25% 
maximum up  to 
Rs 0.2 million cost of 
items.  21.26  To the poor 
fishermen (boat 
owners).  Ongoing  
2. Exemption of VAT on 
High-Speed Diesel 
(HSD) . To assist the fishermen in 
promotion of fishing 
activities.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu. Financial Assistance in form 
of 100% exemption on VAT 
on HSD.  327.83  To the boat owners 
by way of financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  349.09    
   
  G/SCM/N/343/IND • G/SCM/N/315/IND/Suppl.2 • G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.4  
 
- 19 - NAME OF THE UNION TE RRITORY: PUDUCHERRY (UT)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise) 
2018  19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
1. Input subsidy . To augment fish production, 
alternate nutrition for fish farmers . UT of 
Puducherry . Input Subsidy @ Rs. 
5,000/ - per acre, 
restricted to 5 acres 
per fish farmer.  0.33 To the freshwater fish 
farmers. Subsidy will be 
released on production of 
vouchers towards purchase 
of inputs.  Ongoing  
2. Reimbursement/ 
spot exemption of 
Sales Tax on High -
Speed Diesel.  Exemption from levy of sales tax on 
HSD oil to registered fishing crafts, 
supplied through authorized diesel 
outlet . UT of 
Puducherry . Exemption of sales 
tax. 1.24 To the owners of 
registered mechanized/ 
motorized fishing crafts. 
The fishermen are 
exempted from levy of sale 
tax on HSD oil during 
procurement itself.  Ongoing  
3. 50% subsidy for 
the purchase of FRP 
catamaran . Increase marine fish production  UT of 
Puducherry . 50% subsidy 
assistance . 0.03 To those belonging to the 
fishermen community or 
those who are 
professionally engaged in 
fishing/ fish trade 
occupation on full time/ 
prospective entrepreneurs.  Ongoing  
4. 75% subsidy on the 
annual premium 
paid by mechanised 
boat owners 
towards insuring 
their boats.  To reduce the burden of the 
fishermen who have to pay heavy 
amount on insurance premium . UT of 
Puducherry . 75% of the subsidy 
will be on the annual 
insurance premium 
paid for the insurance 
coverage for the 
registered mechanised 
fishing boats . 3.25 To the registered 
mechanized boat owners. 
75% on the boat insurance 
premium will be 
reimbursed on production 
of relevant documents . Ongoing  
5. Supply of fishery 
requisites . To provide subsidy for the 
procurement of fishery requisites 
like nets, floats, ropes, sinkers, 
nylon twines and other fishery 
requisites for effective and proper 
exploitation of vast and rich fishery 
resources from marine and inland 
waters and to minimize the burden 
of the fishermen.  UT of 
Puducherry . 50% subsidized cost 
of the members of the 
primary FCS . 4.13 To the fishermen holding 
membership in the 
fishermen co-operative 
society of the village 
concerned and actively 
engaged in fishing 
operation and allied 
activities.  Ongoing  
Total  8.98   
   
  G/SCM/N/343/IND • G/SCM/N/315/IND/Suppl.2 • G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.4  
 
- 20 - NAME OF THE CENTRAL AGENCY: MARINE PRODU CTS EXPORT DEVELOPME NT AUTHORITY (MPEDA)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise)  
2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
I EXPORT PRODUCTION – CAPTURE FISHERIES  
1. Financial 
Assistance for 
installation of 
insulated/Refriger
ated Fish Hold, 
Refrigerated Sea 
Water system 
(RSW) and Ice 
Making Machine 
onboard 
mechanized 
fishing vessels.  To encourage better 
preservation of catch by 
mechanised fishing vessels 
and maintain cold storage . Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government . 16.76  To fishermen in 
form of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
2. Creation of 
infrastructure 
facilities aboard 
vessels for 
efficient fishing 
and installation of 
GPS/ Fish finder/ 
Radio telephone 
etc. To assist the fishing vessels 
to improve the quality of 
the catch and reduce post -
harvest loss by maintaining 
cold chain and improving 
personal hygiene. The 
scheme is also aimed at 
tracking the vessel for 
safety at sea and to 
prevent illegal, unregulated 
and unreported fishing.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government.  0.06 To fishermen in 
form of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing 
(Introduced 
in 2017 -18) 
II EXPORT PRODUCTION – CULTURE FISHERIES  
3. Financial 
Assistance for 
new farm 
development . For development of new 
shrimp/scampi farms  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing part 
of cost/expenditure by Government.  0.02 To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
in form of 
financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing   
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- 21 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise)  
2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
4. Financial 
assistance for 
medium -scale 
hatcheries . For setting up of 
shrimp/scampi hatchery 
with a minimum production 
capacity of 30 million seeds 
per annum  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing part 
of cost/expenditure by government.  2.40 To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
by way of 
financi al 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
5. Financial 
assistance for 
setting up of PCR 
labs in 
hatcheries/Pvt. 
Lab. To establish PCR labs in 
Hatcheries/Pvt. Lab to 
ensure seed quality  Government of 
India Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government  2.18 To shrimp/ 
scampi farmers 
by way of 
financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
6. Financial 
assistance for 
Effluent 
Treatment 
System (ETS) in 
Shrimp Farms . To set up effluent 
treatment systems 
attached to shrimp farms  Government of 
India Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government  0.60 To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
by way of 
financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
7. Registration of 
Aquaculture 
Societies . To encourage adoption of 
Better Management 
Practises and Code of 
Practices for sustainable 
shrimp farming for sector 
wide management of 
aquaculture farms  Government of 
India Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government  0.90 To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
by way of 
financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
III INDUCTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY, MODERNIZATION OF PROCESSING FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.  
 Technology and Infrastructural Upgradation Scheme for Marine Products (TIUSMP)  
8. Assistance for 
Infrastructural 
Development for 
Value Addition . To motivate processors for 
the production of 
value -added products, 
increase efficiency and 
diversification of different 
product forms.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government  96.77  To fish 
processors by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis/  Ongoing   
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- 22 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise)  
2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
9. Assistance for 
Process 
Automation and 
Packaging . For acquisition of 
machinery & equipment for 
process automation and 
packaging. It help s 
processors in installing 
machineries that enables 
automating the production 
process and in turn 
increasing the efficiency for 
better packaging.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government.  10.49  Provided to fish 
processors by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  New 
scheme. 
Ongoing  
10. Assistance for 
Pre-Processing 
Centre . To provide assistance for  
improving the 
infrastructural facilities in 
the pre -processing centres.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government  1.38 Provided to fish 
processers by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
 Cold Chain Development (CCD)  
 Assistance for Stationery Infrastructure  
11. Assistance for 
Large Cold 
Storages . For Providing financial 
assistance for stocking fish 
and fishery products meant 
for export with 
temperature control.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government.  69.06  Provided to fish 
processers by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
12. Assistance for Ice 
Plant. For production and supply 
of quality ice for better 
preservation of fish & 
fishery products.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government.  1.84 Provided to 
fishermen/ ice 
plant owners by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
 Assistance for Movable Infrastructure  
13. Assistance for 
conveyance . Transportation of raw 
materials from landing 
centre/ farms to processing 
units and finished products 
to vessels for onboard 
shipment.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/expenditure by government.  3.85 Provided to 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing   
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- 23 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No.  Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy 
(year  wise)  
2018 -19 
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
14. Assistance for 
Insulated Fish 
Boxes . For proper preservation of 
catch in iced condition 
onboard fishing vessels, in 
pre- processing centres, in 
processing plant, handling 
centres, in shrimp farms 
etc and during 
transportation so as to 
maintain the quality of the 
raw material right from 
catch to processing.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/ expenditure by government.  0.43 Provided to 
fishermen/ 
farmers/ fish 
processors by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
15. Financial 
assistance for 
setting up Mini 
Laboratory.  For effective 
implementation of in 
process quality control.  Government of 
India. Financial Assistance in form of bearing 
part of cost/ expenditure  0.45 Provided to fish 
processers by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
Total  207.19    
 
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