G/SCM/N/253/IND  
 
2 May 2014  
(14-2677)  Page: 1/30  
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
  SUBSIDIES 
 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF 
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
INDIA 
The following communication, dated 25 April 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of India.  
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 The following notification constitutes India's new notification of information on programmes 
granted or maintained in respect of fisheries subsidies at the state governments, union territories 
and central government level in India. In general, the period to which the following information applies is the Financial Years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. However for the Union Territory of 
Lakshadweep, the information provided is for the financial years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-
2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.  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), 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 the meaning of 
the ASCM.  
 
Note:  Information relating to item 10 of the proforma of notifications relating to statistical data 
permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available. 
  
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- 2 - NAME OF THE STATE: ANDHRA 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) To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Development Rebate 
on High Speed Diesel (HSD) Oil To protect & 
secure the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.   Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Subsidy in the form of 
financial assistance limited to Rs. 3/- per Litre. 14.90 
 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen. Subsidy is available for the vessels of size less than 20 Meters, 
registered before 
Tenth plan period. Ongoing 
02. Relief cum Savings 
Scheme To protect & 
secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Andhra Pradesh Subsidy in the form of 
financial support to a 
maximum of Rs. 1200/- subject to a matching saving of Rs. 600/- by the fishermen in 9 months.  13.83 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen.  
 Ongoing 
03. Motorization of 
Traditional Crafts To protect & 
secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Andhra Pradesh Financial Assistance in the 
form of 50% subsidy per 
unit with an upper ceiling of Rs. 0.03 million per OBM/IBM. 4.20 0.00 To the Fishermen, 
who is a member 
of the fishermen cooperative society. Ongoing  
04. Marine Fisheries 
Subsidies  To develop 
marine fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 0.00 0.00 Port  Infrastructure Ongoing  
TOTAL 32.93 0.00  
  
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NAME OF THE STATE: GOA 
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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Subsidy for Canoes 
construction [Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Scheme] For purchase of 
canoes to do the fishing activities and hence to protect & secure the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  The State 
Government of Goa  Financial Assistance 1.87 
 1.98 To the poor 
fishermen ongoing 
02. Motorization of 
Traditional Craft [Purchase of Out Board Motor (OBM)] For mechanization of 
canoes to protect & secure the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  The State 
Government of Goa  Financial Assistance 1.85 
 2.08 To the poor 
fishermen ongoing 
03. VAT Rebate on High 
Speed Diesel (HSD) 
Oil. To provide financial 
assistance to the 
operator of fishing vessels to protect & secure the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. The State 
Government of Goa  Financial Assistance in 
the form of 
reimbursement of VAT subject to a ceiling of 20,000 Kilo Litre per year 90.53 
 95.87 To the poor 
fishermen Ongoing 
 
04. Fishermen 
Development Rebate on High Speed Diesel (HSD) Oil. To provide financial 
assistance to the operator of fishing vessels to protect & secure the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. The State 
Government of Goa  Financial Assistance @ 
Rs 1.50 per litre. 5.67 
 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen 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) To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided Duration 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
05. Subsidy for Kerosene 
(Purchase of Kerosene for operation of OBM on registered fishing canoes) To provide relief to 
the traditional fishermen’s to overcome financial losses suffered on accounts of increasing cost of fuel (Kerosene). The State 
Government of Goa  Financial Assistance @ 
Rs 50,000 per beneficiary 15.55 
 32.77 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing 
06. Subsidy for 
Fishermen 
Insurance:-  a) Insurance Group Accident scheme for active Fishermen  (Central Scheme) b) General Insurance Fishermen Scheme (State Scheme) To provide insurance 
cover to the 
fishermen for accident due to cyclone, mishap or other calamities. The Central 
Government and the 
State Government of Goa  Financial Assistance 0.10  0.14 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing 
07. Subsidy for Gear & At 
Sea Support:-  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. The State 
Government of Goa Financial Assistance 
   To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing 
 
(i) Gill nets and 
Accessories For purchase of 
Fishing Gill Nets for 
the fishing purpose. 0.45 
 0.93 
(ii) Safety Equipment To provide safety to 
the Fishermen. 12.68 18.33 
(iii) Life Jacket and 
Life Buoys To provide safety to 
the Fishermen. 0.00 0.91 
(iv) Supply of 
Insulated Boxes. To preserve the fish 
in hygienic conditions 
for marketing of fish. 1.20 
 0.92  
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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) To whom & how 
subsidy is 
provided Duration 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
08. Subsidies for Income 
Support (Saving cum Relief Scheme)  To provide assistance 
to the fishermen during the close period of fishing i.e. during monsoon. The State 
Government of Goa  Financial Assistance 6.70 5.79 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing 
09. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Subsidies  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure. Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 4.50 0.00 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing  
Total 141.10 159.72  
  
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- 6 -  
NAME OF THE STATE: GUJARAT 
 
 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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 
 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million)   
01. Operation Cost 
Subsidies for:  State Government of 
Gujarat Financial Assistance    To the poor 
fishermen.   Ongoing 
(i) Development 
Rebate on High 
Speed Diesel 
(HSD) oil To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. 0.00 0.00 
(ii) Scheme for Ice 
and Bait To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. 0.00 0.00 
(iii) Personal, Social 
charges, insurance To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities through providing Insurance premium for active Fishermen. 2.5 2.5 
(iv) Gear and At Sea 
Support To provide safety to 
fishermen at sea in terms of life saving jackets, ring buoys, electric appliances etc. 22.42 
 57.36 
  
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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 
 To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided Duration 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 
 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million)   
02. Subsidies for income 
support To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Gujarat Financial Assistance  0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen Ongoing 
03. Scheme for 
Mechanization of Fishing Crafts Subsidy on OBM to 
protect & secure the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Gujarat Financial Assistance  0.00 7.5 To the poor 
fishermen Ongoing 
04. Port Infrastructure 
subsidies such as physical port facilities predominantly for activities related to marine wild capture fishing. Fish storage facilities To develop port 
infrastructure. State Government of 
Gujarat Investment  0.00 0.00 Investment  Ongoing 
05. Subsidies for Marine 
Fisheries Infrastructure   To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure. Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 50.00 118.74 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
TOTAL 74.92 186.10   
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NAME OF THE STATE: KARNATAKA 
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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million)  
01. CSS Remission of 
Central Excise Duty on HSD used by mechanized fishing boats. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 Centrally Sponsored Scheme Rebate of Taxes 0.00 0.00 Directly to the 
beneficiaries (Fishermen)  Terminated 
02. Scheme for 
Modernization of crafts: To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
  Financial Assistance 
   
 
    
 To the poor 
Fishermen.  Ongoing 
 
(i) CSS introduction 
to intermediate crafts  Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme 0.60 18.81 
(ii) CSS Motorization 
of traditional boats 
(Central and State Scheme)  The Central 
Government and The State Government of Karnataka 12.00 
   8.32 
   
03. Matsya Mahila 
Swawalambana Yojana To help women to 
take up fisheries activities. State Government of 
Karnataka Financial Assistance 1.00 0.00 To the Fisheries 
women Ongoing 
04. Diesel Subsidy  State Government of 
Karnataka Financial Assistance 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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million)  
05. Assistance for Life 
Saving equipments on fishing boats: (i) Procurement of 
Life saving 
equipments  For safety of 
fishermen at sea. State Government of 
Karnataka Financial Assistance 0.00 20.00 To the 
Fishermen Ongoing 
(ii) Assistance for 
installation of 
life saving 
equipments To encourage 
fishermen to carry 
on-board life saving equipments. State Government of 
Karnataka Financial Assistance 2.04 1.40 To the 
Fishermen. Ongoing 
06. Mathsyavahini 
Scheme  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Karnataka Financial Assistance 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
Fishermen. Ongoing  
07. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Subsidies  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 82.50 84.25 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
    TOTAL  98.14 132.78   
  
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- 10 -  
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) To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided Duration 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Modernization 
Scheme   To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Kerala Financial Assistance  0.70 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen Ongoing  
02. Operating cost 
subsidy such as  (a) Rebate on High 
Speed Diesel (HSD) Oil  
 To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. Centrally Sponsored 
scheme Financial Assistance 
@ Rs. 3/- per litre with a ceiling of 500 litres per boat per month owned by Fishermen  0.30 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen  Terminated 
in 2012 
(b) Gear and At Sea 
Support 
 To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Kerala Financial Assistance 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing 
03. 
    Saving cum Relief 
Scheme (SCRS) To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities by providing them 
the lean season 
assistance. State Government of 
Kerala Financial Assistance 
@ Rs. 1200/- for each fishermen released during the lean season  110.79 212.00 To the poor 
fishermen. Funds released during lean season.  
 Ongoing 
04. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Scheme  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure. Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 131.07 59.04 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
 
TOTAL 242.86 271.04  
  
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- 11 -  
NAME OF THE STATE: MAHARASHTRA 
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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million)  
01. (a) Assistance for 
Vessel / Boat Construction To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 State Government of  Maharashtra Financial Assistance 339.91 428.36 To the poor 
fishermen.   Ongoing 
(b) Modernisation 
Scheme  (Assistance  for utilization of Advance technique in Marine fisheries Boats)  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Maharashtra Financial Assistance 46.67 0.00 To the 
fishermen through fisheries co-operative society. Ongoing 
02. Operating Cost 
Subsidy:    Financial Assistance 
    Ongoing 
 
(a) Fisherman 
Development 
rebate on High Speed Diesel 
(HSD) oil. 
 To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 Centrally Sponsored Scheme 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen.   
(b) Accidence Group 
Insurance 
Scheme To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities through Insurance protection. State Government of 
Maharashtra 4.85 4.85 To the 
fishermen through fisheries co-operative society. 
03. Scheme for 
Assistance for purchase of fishery requisites i.e. Nylon nets & Boats . To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Maharashtra Financial Assistance 0.00 0.00 To the 
fishermen through fisheries co-operative 
society. 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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million)  
04. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Scheme  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure. Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 70.00 0.00 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
 
TOTAL 461.43 433.21   
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- 13 -  
NAME OF THE STATE: ORISSA 
 
 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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 
 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Motorisation of 
traditional crafts To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 State Government of Orissa Financial Assistance 5.00 6.00 To the 
traditional fishing boat owners for motorizing their country craft 
 Ongoing 
02. Operating Cost 
Subsidy: Fishermen development rebate on High Speed Diesel (HSD) oil. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 State Government of Orissa  Financial Assistance 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen.    Ongoing 
03. Subsidy for income 
support (Saving cum Relief Scheme) To poor fishermen for 
livelihood and income support during lean/ban period. State Government of 
Orissa Financial Assistance 3.39 26.71 
  To poor 
fishermen  Ongoing 
04. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure. Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 3.52 40.00 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
 
TOTAL 
 11.91 72.71   
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NAME OF THE STATE: TAMIL 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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Reimbursement of 
Central Excise Duty on High Speed Diesel (HSD) Oil. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme  Financial Assistance 
 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen. Ongoing 
02 Sales Tax Exemption 
on High Speed Diesel (HSD) Oil. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Tamil Nadu  Exemption for 10 
months in a year (except fishing ban period) for MFB and 12 months for country craft 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing 
03. Motorization of 
traditional crafts (Supply of OBM/IBE) To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. The Central 
Government and the State Government of Tamil Nadu Financial Assistance 
 90.00 64.69 To the poor 
fishermen. Ongoing 
04.  (a) Subsidy for 
Income Support (National Saving cum relief scheme for marine fishermen) To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities during the lean season.  The Central 
Government and the State Government of Tamil Nadu Financial Assistance 
 217.09 236.68 To the poor 
fishermen. Ongoing 
(b) Saving cum relief 
scheme for marine fisherwomen To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities during the lean season. State Government of 
Tamil Nadu Financial Assistance 171.67 190.40 To the 
fisherwomen registered with the co-operative societies (through ECS). 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 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
05 Group accident 
insurance scheme To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor fishing communities by providing relief to the affected families. State Government of 
Tamil Nadu Financial Assistance 8.90 9.12 To the poor 
fishermen 
through ADF concerned Ongoing 
06 Sales Tax Exemption 
on Industrial Kerosene  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Tamil Nadu Exemption 472.30 472.30 To the owners 
of traditional craft (MFB-CC owners) Ongoing 
07 Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Scheme To develop marine 
fisheries 
infrastructure.   Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 160.00 156.50 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
 
TOTAL 1119.96 1129.69   
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- 16 - NAME OF THE STATE: WEST 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) To whom & 
how subsidy is 
provided Duration 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Scheme for Vessel 
Boat construction [Integrated Marine Fish (Ph- V & VI)] To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 State Government of West Bengal  Financial Assistance 
for construction & distribution of mechanized fishing boat  2.41 
 0.00 To the 
fishermen registered with the co-operative society.  Ongoing 
02. Operating Cost 
Subsidy: Rebate on [High Speed Diesel (HSD)]  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 Centrally Sponsored Scheme Financial Assistance 0.00 
 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen.   Ongoing 
03. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Scheme To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure.   Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 91.27 0.00 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
 
TOTAL 93.68 0.00  
.  
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- 17 - NAME OF THE UNION TERRITORY : ANDAMAN & NICOBAR (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 
 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Scheme for supply of 
fishing inputs (essential fishery requisite)  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities through procurement and distribution of fishing material and spares of engine. UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar Financial Assistance 3.31 3.04 To the licenced 
fishermen / tribes in coordination with the Tribal Welfare Department Ongoing 
 
02. Financial Assistance 
for loss of Fishing implements, crafts and gear due to natural calamities To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities through procurement and distribution of fishing material and spares of engine. UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar Financial Assistance 0.00 0.00 From the earlier 
notification Ongoing 
 
03. Schemes for 
Modernisation (a) Supply of in-
board/ out-board 
engines 
(Motorization of 
Traditional Craft) To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities through motorization of their traditional fishing craft. UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar  Financial Assistance 1.49 4.39  To the 
Fishermen having traditional fishing craft Ongoing 
 (b)  Subsidy for 
construction / 
purchase of mechanized / motorized boats. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar Financial Assistance 1.30 2.20 To the local 
unemployed 
youths / entrepreneur / tribes 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 
 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
 (c)  Scheme for 
Introduction of intermediary mechanized fishing craft To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities   UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar  Financial Assistance 0.00 13.94 To the 
Fishermen Ongoing 
04. Supply of Deep 
Freezer on 50% subsidy To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities   UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar Financial Assistance. 
50% subsidy subject to max. of Rs 20,000/- per
 
deep freezer 0.75  1.
14 To the poor 
fishermen/tribes/fisheries co-operative society/Tribal 
Co-operative 
Society Ongoing 
05.  Scheme for supply of 
insulated Ice boxes. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities  through facilitating maintenance of hygienic quality of the fish catch after fishing while at sea UT of Andaman & 
Nicobar Financial Assistance. 
50% subsidy subject to max. of Rs 10,000/- per
 
icebox  1.48 1.21 To the licensed 
fishermen Self Help Group and Fish Vendors. Ongoing 
  
TOTA L 8.33 25.92  
  
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NAME OF THE UNION TERRITO RY: DAMAN & DIU (UT)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the 
Programme Policy Objectives/
and or purpose o f
the Subsidy Background & 
Authority for the Subsidy   Form of Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
(year-wise) To whom & 
how subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Scheme for Vessel / 
Boat Construction To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 UT of  
Daman & Diu Financial Assistance 
 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen.   Ongoing 
02. Scheme for 
Motorization of Craft To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 UT of   
Daman & Diu Financial Assistance 0.52 0.68 To the poor 
fishermen.   Ongoing 
03. Operating Costs 
Subsidies such as for: To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  
 UT of   
Daman & Diu  To the poor 
fishermen.  Ongoing 
 
(i) Fuel Rebate 0.00 0.00 
(ii) Ice and bait Financial Assistance 0.00 0.00 
(iii) Personnel, 
social charges, 
insurance Financial Assistance 0.34 0.27 
(iv) Gear and At-
Sea Support 
 Financial Assistance 0.52 0.97  
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the 
Programme Policy Objectives/
and or purpose o f
the Subsidy Background & 
Authority for the Subsidy   Form of Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
(year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
04. Subsidies for landing, 
handling or in-or near port processing activities.  To develop Facilities 
for landing UT of   
Daman & Diu 
 Investment 2.15 3.55 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
05. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Scheme To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 9.30 15.20 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing  
TOTAL 12.83 20.67   
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- 21 - NAME OF THE UNION TERRITORY: 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) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration
 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01.  Subsidy fo
r
Mechanization/Moderni
sation of boat:  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. 
 UT of Puducherry  
  To the fishermen Ongoing 
 
a) Procurement of 
Steel mechanized 
fishing boat   Financial Assistance in 
the form of 50% subsidy for the procurement of Steel mechanized fishing 
boat  @ Rs. 1.10 million 
(Unit cost Rs. 2.20 million) 8.80 19.80 
b) Procurement of 
wooden mechanized fishing
 
boat  Financial Assistance in 
the form subsidy for procurement of wooden mechanized fishing boat @ Rs. 0.75 million (Unit cost Rs. 15 million) 5.25 0.00 
c) Subsidy for 
conversion/ 
modernization of existing wooden 
mechanized fishing 
boat  Financial Assistance. 50%
subsidy for boat costing@ Rs. 0.25 million 1.75 --- To the Fishermen Ongoing 
02. Operating Cost 
Subsidy:- Reimbursement of 
Sales Tax on [High 
Speed Diesel (HSD)] Oil.  To enhance fish 
production and to encourage the fisher 
folk. UT of Puducherry  Financial Assistance 0.00 0.00 To the fishermen 
owning boat 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
 
2010-11 
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
03. Any Other Subsidy: 
Scheme for  reactivation charges to the wooden  mechanized fishing boat and FRP boat operators during fishing ban period  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities UT of Puducherry Financial Assistance @ 
Rs. 20,000/- & Rs. 10,000/- for wooden mechanized fishing boat and FRP boat respectively. 6.06 6.64 To the fishermen 
owning boat  Ongoing 
04. Subsidies for landing, 
handling or in-or near port processing  activities For developing port 
handling facility for loading/unloading   UT of Puducherry Invest ment 0.00 0.00 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing 
05. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Scheme To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment 40.00 90.00 Port 
Infrastructure Ongoing  
TOTAL 61.86 116.44  
  
  G/SCM/N/253/IND  
 
- 23 - NAME OF THE UNION TERRITO RY: LAKSHADWEEP (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  
2007-08  
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-09 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-10  
(Rs. in 
million) 2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12  
(Rs. in 
million)   
01. Financial Assistance 
for construction, repair & renovation 
of open type fishing 
boats and country crafts. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities UT of Lakshadweep Financial 
Assistance 0.00
 0.00 2.67 21.84  15.56  To the 
fishermen  Ongoing  
TOTAL  0.00 0.00 2.67 21.84  15.56   
  
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NAME OF THE CENTRAL AGENCY: MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT 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 fo r
the Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
 (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
EXPORT PRODUCTION-CAPTURE FISHERIES 
01. Financial assistance for 
installation of insulated/ 
Refrigerated Fish Hold, Refrigerated Sea Water System (RSW) and Ice Making Machine on board mechanized fishing vessels To encourage 
Mechanized Fishing 
V e s s e l  o w n e r s  t o  g o  f o r  multi day fishing and for better preservation of catch. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  11.50 12.12 To the shrimp / 
scampi  farmers,  
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
02. Financial assistance for the 
conversion of existing 
fishing vessels to Tuna long liners. To encourage the fishing 
vessel owners for 
harvesting deep sea tuna and other under exploited items using monofilament tuna long line system. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  50.79 83.50 To the shrimp / 
scampi  farmers,  
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
03. Financial Assistance for 
constructing New Tuna 
Long Liners. To encourage the 
fishermen to construct 
New Tuna Long liners. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance     
EXPORT PRODUCTION-CULTURE FISHERIES  
04. Financial assistance for 
new farm development For development of new 
shrimp/scampi farms. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  22.84 29.13 To the shrimp / 
scampi farmers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing  
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- 25 -  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the Programme Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the Subsidy Background 
&
Authority fo r
the Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
 (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
05. Financial assistance for 
small-scale hatcheries For setting up of shrimp/ 
scampi hatchery with a 
minimum production capacity of 10 million seeds per annum. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  2.00 5.66 To the shrimp/ 
scampi  farmers,  
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
06. Financial assistance  for 
small-scale hatcheries For setting up of shrimp/ 
scampi hatchery with a minimum production capacity of 10 million seeds per annum in the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra and scampi hatchery in Orissa. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance 
07 Financial assistance for 
medium-scale hatcheries For setting up of shrimp/ 
scampi hatchery with a minimum production capacity of 30 million seeds per annum. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance 
08 Financial assistance for 
medium-scale hatcheries For setting up of 
shrimp/scampi hatchery with a minimum production capacity of 30 million seeds per annum in the States of Gujarat, 
Maharashtra and scampi 
hatchery in Orissa. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance 
09 Financial assistance for 
setting up of PCR labs in hatcheries/Pvt. Lab To establish PCR labs in 
Hatcheries/Pvt. Lab. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  4.1 10.48 To the shrimp/ 
scampi  farmers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
10 Financial assistance for 
effluent treatment system (ETS) in Shrimp Farms To set up effluent 
treatment systems attached to shrimp farms. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  1.58 0.80 To the shrimp/ 
scampi  farmers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis  Ongoing  
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S. No. Title of the Programme Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the Subsidy Background 
&
Authority fo r
the Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
 (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
11 Registration of 
Aquaculture Societies For adoption of BMPs 
and Code of Practices for sustainable shrimp farming for sector-wide management of 
aquaculture farms. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme  6.14 7.25 To the shrimp/ 
scampi  farmers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
12 Financial assistance for 
scampi farming in Padasekaharams of the State of Kerala For utilizing the vast 
stretches of low lying paddy fields in the State of Kerala in a collective manner for producing scampi during the off season of 8 months. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.5 1.15 
To the scampi  
farmers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
13 Providing of financial 
assistance for farmers for undertaking organic farming of shrimp and scampi  To promote the 
development of eco-friendly, socially responsible organic farming and to build up a strong economical production center. To implement the organic production of shrimp/scampi seed, feed and to process the organic produce. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  1.37 2.27 To the shrimp/ 
scampi  farmers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
14 Scheme for providing 
financial assistance for establishment of 
Ornamental Fish Breeding 
Units Generate employment in 
rural and urban households through 
mass production 
ornamental fishes. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  13.35 30.60 To the ornamental 
fish farmers,  financial assistance is 
provided on a 
reimbursement basis Ongoing 
15 Scheme for providing 
financial assistance for establishment of Ornamental Fish Marketing Societies (OFMS) To provide marketing 
infrastructure and to reduce intermediaries for ornamental fish breeders. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To the ornamental 
fish farmers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis    Ongoing  
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- 27 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the Programme Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the Subsidy Background 
&
Authority fo r
the Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
 (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
INDUCTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY, MODERNIZATION OR PROCESSING FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF  INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES 
16 Financial assistance for 
creating basic facilities for fish curing / drying / packing / storage for export To facilitate creation of 
adequate facilities necessary and essential for dry fish handling, processing, packing and storage also to ensure quality product for export markets. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To dry fish handlers / 
processers,  financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
17 Financial assistance for 
Basic facilities (new) for Chilled fish / Chilled Tuna for export To increase the share of 
chilled fish items in the seafood basket of India and to facilitate creation 
of adequate facilities 
necessary and essential for chilled fish and also to ensure quality product for the markets. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.00 3.31 To chilled fish 
handlers / processers,  financial assistance is provided 
on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing 
18 Technology Upgradation 
Scheme for Marine Products (TUSMP) For promotion of value 
addition in seafood processing.  Financial assistance either in the shape of capital financial assistance @ 25% and interest financial assistance to the extent of 5 percentage points (subject to a ceiling) is 
envisaged in the 
scheme. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  41.21 113.65 
To fish processers,  
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
19 Financial assistance for 
setting up new modern ice plant / renovation of existing plant Financial assistance to 
ice plants in order to upgrade themselves and develop the capacity to supply quality ice to fishermen, processors and shrimp farmers.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.00 4.10 To fishermen / ice 
plant owners, financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing  
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- 28 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the Programme Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the Subsidy Background 
&
Authority fo r
the Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
 (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
20 Financial assistance for 
acquisition of machinery for tuna cannery / processing of value added tuna product To assist seafood 
processors to set up tuna cannery / processing facilities for value added tuna products 
 Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To tuna processers,  
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
21 Financial support for 
acquisition of Refrigerated Truck/Containers To encourage seafood 
processors to acquire Refrigerated Trucks/ containers for transportation of raw material/ finished products.  Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.98 3.10 To fishermen, 
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
22 Financial assistance for 
setting up large Cold Storages To encourage individuals 
to establish Cold Storages to keep the surplus seafood.  Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  07.42 55.20 To fish processers, 
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
23 Subsidized distribution of 
insulated fish boxes For proper preservation 
of raw materials in iced condition on board fishing vessel, in shrimp farms, peeling sheds and processing plants.  Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  5.78 4.25 To 
fishermen/farmers/fish processers, financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
24 Interest financial 
assistance for seafood units to facilitate upgradation. A part of the interest 
payable by the plant owners to their bank/ financial institutions for the loans availed by them for modernization of their plant to achieve conformity to EU standards. Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  9.70 7.16 To fish processers, 
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
25 Financial assistance for 
setting up Mini Laboratory. For effective 
implementation of in-
process quality control. Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.42 1.56 To fish processers, 
financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing  
  G/SCM/N/253/IND  
 
- 29 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the Programme Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the Subsidy Background 
&
Authority fo r
the Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
 (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
26 Assistance to seafood 
processors for construction / renovation of Captive Pre-processing Centres with upgraded facilities. To bring the pre-
processing activities under the control of processors and upgrade the facilities on par with 
HACCP/EU Regulations. 
 Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  5.30 9.90 To fish processers, 
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
27 Financial assistance to 
pre-processors for construction /renovation of independent pre-processing Centres with upgraded facilities. To upgrade the facilities 
on par with HACCP/EU regulations and thereby improve the handling practices in the entire pre-processing sector.  Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  10.68 3.59 To fish processers, 
financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
MARKET PROMOTION  
28 Group Insurance Coverage 
for Workers Employed in the Pre-Processing and Processing plants Insurance coverage for 
the Welfare of the workers employed in Pre-Processing and Processing plants. Policies shall be valued for a period of one year and are renewable.  
 Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.7 0.7 To fish processing 
workers, a part of the premium is paid for the welfare of these workers Ongoing 
29 Developmental assistance 
for Export of Ornamental/ Aquarium fishes. For promotion of 
ornamental fishes marketing.  Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  1.37 1.20 To ornamental fish 
farmers, financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis  Ongoing 
30 Sea Freight Assistance For 
import of raw material for processing and export of specified value added products.  To encourage better 
utilization of installed capacity in the processing units and thereby improve their financial health.  Centrally 
Sponsored scheme Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To fish processing 
units, financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing  
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__________  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the Programme Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the Subsidy Background 
&
Authority fo r
the Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy 
 (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2010-11  
(Rs. in 
million) 2011-12 
(Rs. in 
million) 
31 Sea Freight Assistance for 
export of specified value added products to EU/USA/ Japan and other countries To offset the adverse 
weight volume ratio of the value added products in containers and to offset the freight 
difference.  
 Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme Financial 
Assistance  100.50 144.40 To fish processing 
units, financial assistance is provided on a reimbursement basis Ongoing 
TOTAL  298.23 535.08