G/SCM/N/284/IND/Suppl.2  
G/SCM/N/315/IND  
 
18 September 2018  
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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 AR TICLE 25 OF THE AGRE EMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTE RVAILING MEASURES  
INDIA 
The following communication, dated  30 August  2018, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of India.  
 
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The following notification contains information on programmes granted or maintained in respect of 
fisheries sector by the Central Government as well as various State Govern ments and the 
Union  Territories for the Financial Years 2016 -17 to 2017 -18. It also includes information on 
Fisheries subsidies schemes for the financial year 2014 -15 and/or 2015 -16 for a few State 
Governments/Union Territories, supplementing India 's earli er notification .1  
 
The information provided in this notification is for transparency purposes in order to clarify the 
operation of programmes or measures. In accordance with Article 25.7 of the Agreement on 
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (ASCM), th is notification does not in any way prejudice the 
legal status, nature or effects of government assistance pro grammes under the ASCM and 
GATT  1994, including as to whether or not the programmes notified are specific within the meaning 
of the ASCM.  
 
 
 
 
                                              
1 WTO document G/SCM/N/284/IND dated 27 October 2016.   
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- 2 - NAME OF THE STATE: A NDHRA PRADESH  
 
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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)  To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
1. Exemption of Sales 
Tax on purchase of 
High Speed Diesel 
(HSD).  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditiona l 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 further limited to 
Rs. 6.03 per litre.  78.53  102.35  79.38  To fishing boat 
owners by way  of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
2. Relief to Marine 
fishermen during 
fishing ban period.  To protect and secure 
the livelihood of 
fishermen during 
non-fishing months.  Govt. of Andhra 
Pradesh  Financial Assistance: Given to 
fishermen during fishing ban 
period so that they can have 
some source of income.  124.22  275.83  290.13  To the poor 
fishermen by w ay 
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:  
The subsidy is 50% of unit 
cost of nets and boats.  219.00  150.50  176.70  To the fish 
farmers and poor 
fishermen by w ay 
of finan cial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  421.75  528.68  546.21    
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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)  To whom & 
how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  
1. Construction of 
Wooden/Fibreglass 
Reinforced Plastic 
(FRP) Canoe  Purchase/ 
construction of 
canoes for fishing 
activities and hence 
protect & secure the 
livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishermen.  Government of 
Goa  Financial Assista nce: 50% 
subsidy limited to 
Rs. 60,000/ - per beneficiary  5.73 1.31 2.75 To the 
fisher men  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 Assista nce: 50% 
subsidy limited to 
Rs. 60,000/ - per beneficiary  3.42 2.25 3.06 To the 
fishermen  ongoing  
3. VAT Rebate on 
purchase of High 
Speed Diesel.  To provide relief to 
operators of fishing 
vessels to overcome 
financial losses 
suffered by them on 
account of ever 
increasing costs  of 
fuel. Government of 
Goa  Financial Assistance: VAT 
based subsidy on purchase 
of HSD Oil  138.05  74.66  57.41  To the 
fishermen 
whose 
trawler/purs
e vessel are 
registered 
under the 
Department 
of Fisheries,  Ongoing  
4. Replacement of old 
Kerosene Out Board 
Motor with Petrol OBM  To increase 
performance and 
efficiency of boat.  Government of 
Goa  Financial Assistance: 98% 
subsidy per beneficiary is 
provided  45.78  9.61 5.48 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
5. Financial Assistance 
for 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: For 
Kerosene - Up to Rs. 50,000/ - 
per year with maximum 
consumption up  to 
2000  litres; For Petrol -Rs. 
30/litre on a maximum 
consumption of 1700 litres 
per year  67.40  0.00 25.78  To the 
fishermen  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)  To whom & 
how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  
6. Subsidy for Fishermen Insurance: - 
 (a) Group Accident 
Insurance scheme for 
active Fishermen   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 
insurance premium o f 
Rs. 20.27 per beneficiary is 
shared by Central and State 
Government in ratio of 
50:50. The compensation 
available under scheme is: - 
(i) Rs. 0.2 million on death 
due to accident at sea.  
(ii) Rs. 0.2 million on 
permanent/ total disability 
due to accident a t sea.  
(iii) Rs. 50,000/ - on partial 
disability due to accident at 
sea. 0.24 0.12 0.00 To the 
dependents/ f
ishermen by 
way of 
financial 
contribution 
for premium 
and cash 
grant in the 
event of 
death.  Ongoing  
 b) General Insurance 
Scheme for active 
fishermen  To provide insurance 
cover to the 
fishermen who are 
prone to accidents at 
sea due to rough 
weather and other 
natural calamities.  Government of 
Goa Financial Assistance. The 
insurance premium of 
Rs. 200/- per beneficiary is 
paid by the State 
Government and life 
insurance company in ratio 
of 50:50.  0.57 0.23 0.34 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
7. Subsidy for Purchase of fisheries requisites, safety and communication gear  
 (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 Assista nce. 50% 
subsidy limited to 
Rs. 30,000/ - per beneficiary.  1.66 1.48 2.26 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
(ii) Communication 
equipment  To provide 
communication and 
safety equipment to 
fishermen.  Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Goa Financial Assistance. 75% of 
unit cost of kit consisting of 
GPS, Echo Sounder, Search 
and Rescue beacon etc. is 
provided to fishermen. The 
subsidy is further limited to 
Rs.0.15 million per unit cost.  0.00 0.00 0.00 To the 
fishermen.  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)  To whom & 
how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  
(iii) 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 is 
provided by Government 
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.  0.29 0.19 0.00 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
 (iv) Supply of 
Insulated Boxes.  To preserve the fish 
in hygienic 
conditions for 
marketing of fish.  Government of 
Goa Financial Assistance to the 
fishermen:  
(i) 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) 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/ -. 1.69 1.38 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen  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)  To whom & 
how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
Millions)  
(iii) 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 box of 400 
litres capa city with subsidy 
limited to 75% of the cost 
subject to maximum of 
Rs. 15,000/ -  
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 
holding 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: Subsidy 
limited to Rs 2,12,500/ - per 
unit which include 
construction of new canoe, 
purchase of fishing nets and 
insulated fish and ice holding 
box.  0.00 0.00 5.10 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
9. Procurement of Craft 
and Gear  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 to the 
extent of 50% of the unit 
cost limited to Rs. 50,000/ - 
per craft of below 26 ft. and 
the other requisites like net 
and insulated box.  0.00 0.00 1.85 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
10. Income  Support 
(Saving cum Relief 
Scheme)  Financial support to 
fishermen during the 
lean fishing season.  Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Goa  Financial Assistance. 
Rs. 2,700/ - per beneficiary 
per year.  9.36 9.75 4.50 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
Total  274.19  100.98  108.53   
   
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- 7 - 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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
1. Operating cost subsidies:  
 (i) Rebate on 
purchase of High 
Speed Diesel.  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities  Government of 
India  Financial Assistance 
inform of rebate on 
HSD.  0.00 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen  Scheme has 
been 
discontinue
d from 
2018 -19 
due to non -
availability 
of Below 
Poverty Line 
fishermen.  
 (ii) Providing 
navigational aids and 
other facilit ies.  To provide safety to 
fishermen at sea by 
providing 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 of 
maximum subsidy 
for each item.  160.80  181.46  215.55  To the poor 
fishermen  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.  32.00  9.88 8.99 To the poor 
fishermen  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.  15.30  0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen  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 a maximum 
of 150 litres per 
month on purchase 
of kerosene oil.  0.00 0.00 4.71 To the poor 
fishermen  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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
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 form of Sales 
Tax rebate on HSD.  853.60  799.82  1784.96  To the poor 
fishermen  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 0.00 100.00  To the State 
Govt. for Fishing 
related port 
infrastructure in 
the State, 
facilitating safe 
landing & 
monitoring/repo
rting etc.  Ongoing  
Total  1061.70  991.16  2114.21   
 
  
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- 9 - 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)  To whom 
& how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs.in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs.in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs.in 
million)  
1. Scheme for Modernization of crafts:  
(i) Introduction of 
intermediate crafts  To assist 
fishermen in 
modifying their 
existing fishing 
vessels.  Government of 
India  Financial Assistance.  
10% of unit  cost subject to 
maximum of Rs.  600,000 is 
provided as subsid y for 
introduction of 
intermediate crafts. The 
unit cost u nder the scheme 
is fixed at Rs.  6 Million.  0.00 49.98  0.00 To 
fishermen 
by way of 
reimburse
ment.  Scheme 
introduced in 
2010 -11. The 
scheme has 
been 
discontinued 
from 2017 -18. 
(ii) Motorization of 
traditional boats  To help fishermen 
in motorising their 
boats to extend 
the area of fishing. 
The cost of engine 
often deters the 
fishermen from 
motorising their 
boats.  Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Karnataka  Financial Assistance.  
Subsidy is provided @ 
1/3rd of the unit cost 
subject to a max of Rs 
30,000/ - for purchase of 
Out Board Engine.  11.60  0.00 0.00 To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
2. Fishermen Welfare Fund  
(i) Group insurance 
scheme  To insure the lives 
of fishermen  
Government of 
India and 
Government of 
Karnataka  Financial Assistance in the 
form of Payment of 
premium of Rs. 20.34/ - per 
fishermen towards group 
insurance scheme.  
2.08 76.35  0.25 To 
fishermen  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. 900 is collected from 
fishermen in instalment s 
during fishing months. This 
along  with Rs. 1800/ - 
(equally shared by State 
and Central Governments) 
is given back to fishermen 
during the non -fishing 
months.  To 
fishermen 
in non -
fishing 
months  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)  To whom 
& how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs.in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs.in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs.in 
million)  
3. Reimbursement of sales 
tax on purchase of 
diesel for fishing boats  Diesel is one of the 
main inputs for 
marine fishing and 
fishermen end up 
spending lot of 
money on this. 
Thus, to make 
fishing more viable 
for them, this 
scheme has been 
introduced.  Government of 
Karnataka  Financial Assistance. The  
amount equivalent to 
states sales tax is 
reimbursed as subsidy. 
This amount is directly 
transferred to the bank 
account of boat owners.  699.60  1155.20  1255.49  To owners 
of marine 
fishing 
boats.  Ongoing  
4. 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.  148.3.  100.00  230.00  To the 
State 
Governmen
t for 
Fishing 
related port 
infrastructu
re in the 
State, 
facilitating 
safe 
landing & 
monitoring 
thereof.  Ongoing  
Total  861.58  1381.53  1485.74    
  
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- 11 - NAME OF THE STATE: K ERALA  
 
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  
2014 -15 
(Rs. in 
million)  2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
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 @ 
Rs. 30,000/ - per unit 
for purchase of OBM 
having power below 10 
hp. 0.00 4.00 8.00 7.00 To traditional 
fishermen  Ongoing  
2. Purchase of 
suitable 
components for 
fishing gear  To provide relief to the 
Fishermen to meet the 
recurring cost of 
fishing gear.  Government 
of Kerala  Financial Assistance @ 
Rs. 10,000/ - per craft 
to fishermen who own 
fishing craft fitted with 
OBM below 10 HP.  2.00 4.00 6.00 0.00 To the 
traditional 
fishermen  Ongoing  
3. Distribution of 
White Kerosene  To protect and secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishermen community  Government 
of Kerala  Financial Assistance in 
form of subsidy @ of 
Rs. 25/- per litre.  113.10  136.90  315.00  180.00  To the 
traditional 
fishermen by 
way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
Total  115.10  144.90  329.00  187.00   
 
   
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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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. 
Millions)  2016 -17 
(Rs. 
Millions)  2017 -18 
(Rs. 
Millions)  
1. Mechanization of 
fishing crafts and boats  For construction of 
mechanised fishing 
boats.  Government of 
Maharashtra  Financial 
Assistance as 
per actual cost 
of project.  231.79  190.07  44.00  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 0.00 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  4.01 2.64 2.76 To the inheritors 
of fishermen w ho 
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.  14.88 35.0 12.74  To the poor 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance.  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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2015 -16 
(Rs. 
Millions)  2016 -17 
(Rs. 
Millions)  2017 -18 
(Rs. 
Millions)  
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 0.00 0.70 To the poor 
fishermen.  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 0.00 27.35  To the fishermen  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 0.00 2.65 To the fishermen  Ongoing  
8 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 38.85  209.50  To the State Govt 
for Fishing related 
port infrastructure 
in the State, 
facilitating safe 
landing & 
monitoring/reporti
ng thereof.  Ongoing  
Total  250.68  263.56  299.70    
 
   
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- 14 - NAME OF THE STATE: O DISHA  
 
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  2014 -15 
(Rs. in 
million)  2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
1 Assistance to 
fishermen for 
livelihood -
provision of 
Boat & Net  To assist 'Phailin' 
hurricane affected 
fishermen in 
earning livelihoo d 
and rejuvenate their 
fishing activity.  Government 
of India and 
Government 
of Odisha  Financial 
Assistance: 
Subsidy @ 50% 
of cost subject to 
maximum of 
Rs. 50,000/ -. 75.05  121.85  195.64  100.00  To the 
fishermen 
affected by 
'Phailin' 
hurricane.  2013 -14 to 
2017 -18 
2 Motorisation of 
traditional 
crafts  To give traditional 
fishermen better & 
quick access to the 
potential fishing 
zone for more catch 
& profit and ensure 
greater safety.  Government 
of Indi a and 
Government 
of Odisha  Financial 
Assistance in 
form of subsidy 
@ 50% of cost of 
engine subject to 
maximum of. 
30,000/ - per 
engine.  48.88  0.00 18.83  21.63  To fishermen, 
who own 
crafts.  Ongoing  
3 Assistance to 
Fishermen for 
Procurement of 
FRP Boat  To poor marine 
fishermen for 
enhancing fishing 
efficiency, minimise 
maintenance cost of 
fishing and increase 
earnings/ 
employment 
opportunities.  Government 
of India and 
Government 
of Odisha  Financial 
Assistance: 
Subsidy is being 
provided @ 50%  
of cost of boat 
limited to 
Rs. 0.2 million 
per Boat.  0.00 0.00 6.53 4.17 Subsidy is 
provided to 
fishermen who 
have 
traditional 
boats.  Ongoing  
Total  123.93  121.85  221.00  125.80   
 
   
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- 15 - 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)  To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2016 -17 
(Rs. In 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. In 
million)  
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. 245002 
KL of exempted HSD provided 
during 2016 -17 and 2017 -18. 1585.40  1945.50  To the boat 
owner.  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.  178.00  167.70  To the owners of 
traditional craft.  Ongoing  
3. Procurement of new 
tuna longliner cum 
gillnetter  To encourage the 
fishermen to take up 
diversified deep sea 
fishing methods.  Government of 
Tamil Nadu  Financial Assistance  
of Rs. 3 million per unit be ing 
50% of the unit cost of 
Rs. 6 million is provided as 
subsidy.  45.70  42.10  To the Individual/ 
Group owners of 
boat  Ongoing  
4. 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.  150.00  130.00  To the State Govt 
for port 
infrastructure in 
the State, 
facilitating safe 
landing & 
monitoring/  
reporting thereof.  Ongoing  
Total  1959.1  2285.3    
  
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- 16 - NAME OF THE  UNION TERRITORY (UT ): ANDAMAN & NICOBAR  
 
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  
2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
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 is provided as 
subsidy.  6.18 9.93 To the 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
2. Supply of Deep 
Freezer  To help in preservation, value 
addition, storage, transport 
and marketing facilities 
without affecting the fr agile 
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 is provided 
as subsidy.  0.04 0.00 To the 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
3. 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 
Insula ted Ice Boxes 
subject to a maximum of 
Rs 10,000/ - per ice box is 
provided.  0.05 0.00 To the 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
Total  6.27 9.93  
 
  
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- 17 - NAME OF THE UNION TE RRITORY (UT): DAMAN & DIU  
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  
(2016 -17) 
(Rs. in 
million)  (2017 -18) 
(Rs. in 
million)  
1. Motorization of 
Traditional Craft  To motorize the 
traditional craft with 
(OBM/IBM) engine.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial Assistance @ 50% 
of cost of OBM/IBM engine 
limited t o Rs. 60,000/ - per 
beneficiary.  0.00 0.00 To the boat 
owners in 
form of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
2. Introduction of 
Intermediate Craft of 
Improved Design.  To procure intermediate 
class of resource specific 
fishing vessel in the 
length range of about 18 
meters.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial Assistance. 
Subsidy @ 10% o f cost 
subject to maximum of 
Rs 0.6 million is prov ided for 
construction of fishing vessel 
below 18 meters length.  0.00 0.00 To the boat 
owners in 
form of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  
3. Group Accident 
Insurance of Active 
Fishermen  Active & registered 
fishermen of U. Ts. would 
be insured for 
Rs 0.2 million against 
death or permane nt total 
disability and 
Rs. 0.1 million for partial 
permanent disability.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial Assistance:  
100% premium amount @ 
Rs.29/ - per fishermen is 
being borne by Govt. of 
India  0.21 0.21 To the poor 
fishermen , 
financial 
assistance in 
the form of 
premium 
amount 
contribution  Ongoing  
4. Procurement of Safety 
and Communication 
equipment to the boat 
owners.  For safety of fishermen 
during fishing activity.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial Assistance: 
Subsidy @ 75% of cost 
subject to maximum of  
Rs. 0.15 million for purchase 
of GPS/VHF/Fish Finder/ Life 
jacket/ lifebuoys etc.  5.28 9.29 To the boat 
owners  Ongoing  
5. Replacement of 
Kerosene driven OBM 
engine by LPG driven 
OBM engine (8 -10HP) 
of small fishing 
traditional boat 
owners.  To provide financial 
assistance traditional 
fishermen who are 
operating Kerosene driven 
OBM engine (8 -10 HP).  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial Assistance: 
Subsidy @ 75% of cost 
subject to maximum of 
Rs 0.12 million is provided.  0.14 0.12 To the 
traditional 
boat owners  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)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
(2016 -17) 
(Rs. in 
million)  (2017 -18) 
(Rs. in 
million)  
6. 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: (i) 
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 fi sherwomen: 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.  17.12 24.62  To the  poor 
fishermen 
(boat owners).  Ongoing  
7. Exemption of VAT on 
High Speed Diesel  To assist the fishermen in 
promotion of fishing 
activities.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial Assistance in form 
of 100% exemption on 
payment of VAT on HSD.  241.46  251.92  To the boat 
owners  Ongoing  
8. Scheme for Financial 
Assistance to the 
Fishermen affected by 
Natural Calamities/ 
Accident etc.  Helps the families and 
their children to the active 
fishermen who are 
affected by natural 
calamities.  U.T. of Daman  & 
Diu Financial Assistance of 
Rs. 0.5 million, a one time 
assistance in case of death, 
to the legal heir of the 
fishermen.  0.00 6.50 To the families 
of fishermen  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)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
(2016 -17) 
(Rs. in 
million)  (2017 -18) 
(Rs. in 
million)  
9. Financial Assistance for 
loading/unloading of 
fishing vessels  Every year during 
monsoon season, 
fishermen have to upload 
their fishing vessels to 
offshore for safety. This 
scheme provides them 
financial aid for the 
purpose.  U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial Assistance in form 
of 50% subsidy subject to a:  
• maximum of Rs. 3,000/ - 
for boat up to 10 metres 
long;  
• maximum of Rs. 5,000/ - 
for boat above 10 metres 
long.  4.94 3.91 To the boat 
owners.   
Total  269.15  296.57   
   
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- 20 - NAME OF THE UNION TE RRITORY (UT): PUDUCH ERRY  
 
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  
2014 -15 
(Rs. in 
million)  2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
1. Development of 
Marine Fisheries 
through 
mechanization & 
assistance to Small 
Scale fishermen.  To assist in marine 
fish production and 
to offset the costs of 
the fishing boats.  UT of 
Puducherry  Financial Assistance:  
i) 50% subsidy for the 
procurement of 
steel m echanised 
fishing boats 
(45' to 54' @ 
Rs 0.11 million) 
(unit cost Rs 0.22 
million).  13.20  2.20 0.00 0.00 
To individual 
registered 
mechanized 
boat owners 
by way of 
financial 
assistance.  Ongoing  ii) 50% subsidy for 
procurement FRP 
Vallam with nets up  
to a maximum of 
Rs 0.01 million per 
unit. 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 
iii) 50% Subsidy for 
construction of 
wooden mechanized 
boat with size above 
47' with nets up  to 
a maximum of 
Rs. 0.75 million per 
boat.  3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 
iv) 75% subsidy on the 
annual premium 
paid by mechanised 
boat operators 
towards insuring 
their boats.  2.00 2.33 3.03 3.55 
2. Re-imbursement of 
Sales Tax on High 
Speed Diesel used by 
mechanized fishing 
vessels & assistance 
to Small Scale 
fishermen.  To assist the small 
scale fishermen  UT of 
Puducherry  Financial Assistance: 
Reimbursement of 
sales tax on High 
Speed Diesel.  27.15  0.05 0.00 0.00 To individual 
registered 
mechanized 
boat owners.  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)  To whom & 
how 
subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
2014 -15 
(Rs. in 
million)  2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
3. Development of 
shore based facilities  To provide shore -
based facilities and 
infrastructural 
facilities such as 
setting up of ice 
plants, cold storage 
units, service -cum-
maintenance units.  UT of 
Puducherry  Financial Assistance. 
50% subsidy for 
purchase of Insulated 
fish van with 5 -10 ton 
capacity @ Rs. 0.50 
million.  0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 To the 
Fishermen  Ongoing  
4. Strengthening of 
Fisheries Co -
operative Institutions 
& supply of 
subsidized fishery 
requisites to 
fishermen.  To strengthen the 
primary fishermen 
cooperative societies 
and to lessen the 
burden of fishermen 
in procurement of 
fisheries requisites 
like nets, floats, 
ropes, sinkers etc.  UT of 
Puducherry  Financial Assistance: 
Fair Price subsidy @ 
Rs. 50,000/ - per 
Society.  0.10 0.30 0.30 3.13 To the 
Fisheries co -
operative 
Institutions.  Ongoing  
Total  46.45  4.88 3.33 6.68   
 
  
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- 22 - NAME OF THE UNION TE RRITORIES (UT): LAKS HADWEEP  
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  
2016 -17 
(Rs. in 
million)  2017 -18 
(Rs. in 
million)  
Strengthening of fishing fleets and improvement of fishing crafts  
1. Financial 
assistance for 
Construction/ 
Purchase of fishing 
vessels, Pole and 
Line, Gill Netter / 
Longliner  To provide financial 
relief to poor traditional 
fishermen for various 
fishing related activities.  UT of 
Lakshadweep  Financial Assistance:  
Reimbursement of 50%of the 
actual cost of the Boat (Over All 
Length above 14 metres).  2.5 5.00 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoin g 
2. Financial 
Assistance for 
construction/ 
purchase of 
fishing boats 
fitted with inboard 
engine  To provide financial 
relief to poor traditional 
fishermen for various 
fishing related activities.  UT of 
Lakshadweep  Financial Assistance:  
Reimbursement of 40% of actual 
cost of hull and 50% of actual 
cost of engine subjected to a 
maximum of:  
a) Rs. 0.2 mill ion for boat of 
OAL below 7.5 Meters (25ft.).  
b) Rs. 0.5 million for boat of 
OAL between 7.5 Meters to 
10 Meters.  
c) Rs. 0.8 million for the boat of 
OAL between 10.1 Meters to 
14.0 Meters.  
d) Rs. 1.20 million for the boat 
of OAL above 14 Meters  2.5 3.75 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
3. Financial 
Assistance for 
upgradation/ 
renovation of 
fishing crafts  To provide financial 
relief to poor traditional 
fishermen by 
upgradation/ renovation 
of existing crafts.  UT of 
Lakshadweep  Financial Assistance:  
Reimburs ement of 40% of cost 
for upgradation/ renovation of 
boats/ crafts subject to a 
maximum of:  
a) Rs. 0.2 million for boat of 
OAL up  to 14 Meters.  
b) Rs. 0.3 million for 
boats/crafts of OAL above 14 
Meters  2.5 3.75 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
Total  7.5 12.50    
 
   
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- 23 - 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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
(2016 -17) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  (2017 -18) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  
1. Financial Assistance for 
installation of 
insulated/Refrigerated 
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 the form of 
bearing part of 
cost/expenditure  12.85  11.14  To the 
fishermen o n 
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 the form o f 
bearing part of 
cost/expenditure  0.00 0.01 To the 
fishermen on 
reimbursement 
basis.   Ongoing  
(Introduced 
in 2017 -18) 
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.  5.72 1.46 To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
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.  15.90  16.50  To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
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  7.59 10.88  To shrimp/ 
scampi farmers 
on 
reimbursement 
basis.  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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
(2016 -17) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  (2017 -18) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  
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  5.05 4.84 To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
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  0.55 0.80 To shrimp / 
scampi farmers 
on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
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  86.50  122.67  To fish 
processors by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis/  Ongoing  
9. Assistance for Process 
Automation and 
Packaging  For acquisition of machinery & 
equipment for process 
automation and packaging. It 
helps 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.  0.00 9.84 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.  0.64 1.50 Provided to fish 
processers by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis  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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
(2016 -17) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  (2017 -18) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  
11. Assistance for Chilled 
Fish Handling Centre  To increase the number of 
approved chilled fish handling 
centres for better preservation 
of fish.  Government 
of India  Financial Assistance 
in form of bearing 
part of 
cost/expenditure.  0.80 2.95 Provided for 
better 
preservation of 
fish, by way of 
financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
12. Assistance for Dry fish 
Handling Centre  To motivate entrepreneurs to 
set up the dry fish handling 
centres and storage premises to 
enhance the production of fish.  Government 
of India  Financial Assistance 
in form of bearing 
part of 
cost/expenditure  0.00 0.67 Provided to dry 
fish handlers/ 
processers by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
COLD CHAIN DEVELOPMENT (CCD)  
 Assistance for Stationary Infrastructure  
13. Assistance for Large 
Cold Storages  For Providing financial 
assistance for stocking fish and 
fishery products.  Government 
of India  Financial Assistance 
in form of bearing 
part of 
cost/expenditure.  18.49  32.15  Provided to fish 
processers by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
14. 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.  2.98 0.00 Provided to 
fishermen/ ice 
plant owners by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis  Ongoing  
 Assistance for Movable Infrastructure  
15. 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.  0.00 10.72  Provided to 
fishermen by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  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)  To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided  Duration  
(2016 -17) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  (2017 -18) 
(Rs. in 
Million)  
16. 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 o f the raw material 
right from catch to processing.  Government 
of India  Financial Assistance 
in form of bearing 
part of 
cost/expenditure.  0.12 0.82 Provided to 
fishermen/ 
farmers/ fish 
processors by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoin g 
17. 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  0.32 0.11 Provided to fish 
processers by 
way of financial 
assistance on 
reimbursement 
basis  Ongoing  
Total  157.51  227.06    
 
 
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