G/SCM/N/284/IND  
 
27 October 2016  
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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  24 October 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of India.  
 
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The following notification constitutes India 's new and full notification of information on 
programmes granted or maintained, including the fisheries subsidies at the level of Central 
Government, State Governments, Union Territories in India during the period indicated against 
each programme as well as some of other Central Government programmes pertaining to various 
periods.  
 
The information provided in this notification is for transparency purposes in order to clarify th e 
operation of programmes. In accordance with Article 25.7 of the WTO 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 t he ASCM and GATT 1994, 
including as to whether or not the programmes notified are specific within the meaning of the 
ASCM.  
 
Note:  
 
So far as fisheries subsidy notifications are concerned, information on 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 - (A) Fishery Subsidy Schemes : 
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)  To whom & how 
subsidy is provided  Duration  
2014 -15 
(Rs. in million)  
01. Exemption of 
Sales Tax on 
HSD Oil  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and p oor 
fishing 
communities   State Govt. of 
Andhra Pradesh  The ceiling limit of HSD oil is 
3000 litres in case of 
mechanized boats and 300 
litres for motorised craft per 
month per boat. Subsidy 
limited to Rs. 6.03 per Litre.  31.61  To all fishermen with 
registe red crafts. The 
subsidy is provided 
under Normal State 
by the State.  Ongoing  
02. Motorisation 
of Traditional 
Crafts  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing 
communities   State Govt. of 
Andhra Pradesh  50% subsidy per unit limited 
to Rs. 0.03 million per OBM of 
8-10 HP and IBM up to 10 HP  16.88  To the Fishermen, 
who is a member of 
the fishermen 
cooperative society.  Ongoing  
03. Supply of Ice 
Boxes  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing 
communities   State Govt. of 
Andhra Pradesh  The subsidy given to the 
beneficiary is 50% of the box 
or Rs. 2000/ - 2.40 To the Fishermen, 
who is a member of 
the fishermen 
cooperative society.  Discontinued 
from 2015 -
16 
04. Fisheries 
Development 
Scheme  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditiona l and poor 
fishing 
communities  State Govt. of 
Andhra Pradesh  The subsidy is 50% on the 
unit cost. The unit cost of nets 
and boats varies from Rs.  9.42 The subsidy given to 
licensed fishermen in 
both inland and 
marine sectors  Ongoing  
05. Marine 
Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Subsidies  To develop marine 
fisheries 
infrastructure  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  0.00 Port Infrastructure  Ongoing  
Total 60.31   
  
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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 O bjectives/ and or 
purpose of the Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for the 
Subsidy  Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy in Rs. 
(Lakhs)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
2014 -15  
(Rs. Millions)  
01. Financial Assistance for 
constr uction of 
Wooden /FRP [Fiberglass 
Reinforced Plastic (FRP) 
Canoe]  For purchase of canoes to do 
the fishing activities and hence 
to protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Goa  Financial Assistance  4.32 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
02. Motorization of Traditional 
Craft [Financial Assistance 
for Purchase of Out Board 
Motor (OBM)]  For mechanization of canoes to 
protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.  State Government of 
Goa  50% s ubsidy limited to 
Rs. 60,000/ - per 
beneficiary  2.82 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
03. VAT Rebate on HSD Oil.  To provide financial assistance 
to the operator of fishing 
vessels to protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Goa  Financial Assistance in 
the form of 
reimbursement of VAT 
subject to a ceiling of 
20,000 Kilo Litre per 
year 168.67  To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
04. Replacement of old 
Kerosene OBM to Petrol 
OBM To replace the old kerosene 
OBM to  petrol OBM.  State Government of 
Goa  98% Subsidy per 
beneficiary  46.99  To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
05. Financial Assistance for 
purchase of Fuel 
(Kerosene/Petrol) to the 
Fishermen for operation of 
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 by 
granting financial assistance.  State Government of 
Goa For Kerosene -Rs. 
50,000/ - maximum 
consumption of 2000 
litres; For Petrol -Rs. 
30/litre on a maximum 
consumption  of 1200 
litres per year  41.62  To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
06. Subsidy for Fishermen Insurance: - 
 a) Insurance Group 
Accident scheme for active 
Fishermen (Central 
Scheme)  To provide insurance cover to 
the fishermen for accident due 
to cyclone, mishap o r other 
calamities.  Central Government 
and State Government 
of Goa  Financial Assistance  0.12 To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing   
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b) General Insurance 
Fishermen Scheme (State 
Scheme)  To provide insurance cover to 
the fishermen who are prone to 
accidents at sea due to rough 
weather and other natural 
calamities.  0.57 
 Subsidy for Gear & At Sea Support: - 
07. (i) Gill nets and 
Accessories  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities for 
purchase of Fishing Gill Nets for 
the fishing purpose.  
State Government of 
Goa Financial Assistance  1.63 
To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  (ii) Safety Equipment  To provide safety to the 
Fishermen.  15.94  
(iii) Safety Jacket and Life 
Bouys.  To provide safety to the 
Fishermen.  0.01 
(iv) S upply of Insulated 
Boxes.  To preserve the fish in hygienic 
conditions for marketing of fish.  0.50 
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  10.27  To the poor 
fishermen  Ongoing  
09. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure Subsidies  To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure  Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  0.00 Port 
Infrastructure  Ongoing  
Total 293.46    
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- 5 -  
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  
2014 -15 
(Rs. in million)  
01. Operation Cost Subsidies for:  
(i) Development 
– rebate on HSD 
oil. To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities  The Central Government  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 To the poor 
fishermen.  Schemes is not 
ongoing due to 
changes in BPL 
norms.  
(ii) Life -saving 
jackets, electric 
appliances, Gill 
Net. To provide safety to 
fishermen at sea in 
terms of life saving 
jackets, electric 
appliances, Gill Net.  State Government of Gujarat  Financ ial 
Assistance  95.60  To the poor 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
02. Mechanization 
of fishing Crafts 
(For OBM).  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities  State Government of Gujarat  Financial 
Assistance  15.30  To the poor 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
03. Subsidies for 
Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure  Centrally Sponsored Scheme  Investment  8.39 Port Infrastructure  Ongoing  
Total 119.29    
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- 6 - 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  
2014 -15 
(Rs.in million)  
01. Scheme for Modernization of c rafts:  
(i) CSS 
introduction to 
intermediate 
crafts  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional  
and poor fishing 
communities.  State Government 
of Karnataka  Financial Assistance  
Entitlement 10% of the 
unit cost subject to a 
maximum of Rs. 0.06 
million  0.00 To the poor 
Fishermen.  Ongoing  
(ii) CSS 
Motorization of 
traditional 
boats  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditiona l 
and poor fishing 
communities.  State Government 
of Karnataka  Financial Assistance  
The Scheme subsidy @ 
1/3rd of the unit cost 
subject to a max of Rs 
30,000/ - for out board 
engine is provided.   8.83 To the poor 
Fishermen.  Ongoing  
02. CSS Fishermen Welfare Fund  
(i) Construct
ion of 
houses  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional  
and poor fishing 
communities.  State Government 
of Karnataka  Financial Assistance  
Rs. 50,000/ - to each 
beneficiary.  
62.03  To Homeless and 
poor fishermen.  Ongoing  
(ii) Group 
insurance 
scheme   State Government 
of Karnataka  Financial Assistance  
Rs. 30/ - per fishermen 
towards group insurance 
scheme  To FISHCOPFED  Ongoing  
(iii)  Saving 
cum relief 
Scheme   Central 
Government as 
well as State 
Government of 
Karnataka  Financial Assistance  
Rs. 1200 (equally shared 
by State and Central) is 
given back to fishermen 
during the non -fishing 
season.  Rs. 600/ - 
collected from 
fishermen during 
fishing season & 
then additional 
Rs. 1200/ - during 
of non -fishing 
season.  Ongoing  
03. Marine 
Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Subsidies  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  80.00  Port 
Infrastructure  Ongoin g 
Total 150.86     
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- 7 - 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 i s 
provided  Duration  
2014 -15 
(Rs. Millions)  
01. Mechanization of fishing 
crafts and boats  To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities. Financial Assistance 
provided for construction & 
mechanization of fishing cra fts 
and boats.  State Government 
of Maharashtra  Financial 
Assistance  136.91  To the fishermen 
through fisheries 
co-operative 
society.  Ongoing  
02. Assistance for purchase 
of Advance Technique 
equipment  To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and po or fishing 
communities. Financial assistance 
for purchase of Eco -Sounder, 
Walkie Talkie/ GPS and Fish 
founder.  State Government 
of Maharashtra  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 To the poor 
fishermen group.  Ongoing  
03. Assistance for purchase 
of Inboard Machine 
(IBM) and Outboard 
machine (OBM) for Non -
Mechanized boats  To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities  State Government 
of Maharashtra  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 To the boat owner 
fishermen  Ongoing  
04. Operating Cost 
Subsidy :  
(a) Fisherman 
Development rebate 
on High Speed Diesel 
(HSD) oil.  To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.   Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 To the boat owner 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
(b) Accident Group 
Insurance Scheme  To protect & secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities through Insurance 
protection  State Government 
of Maharashtra  Financial 
Assistance  5.01 To family of dead 
fishermen or 
handicap 
fishermen through 
fish co -operative 
societies.  Ongoing  
05. Scheme for Assistance 
for purchase of fishery 
requisites  To protect & Secure the livelihood 
of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.  State Government 
of Maharashtra  Financial 
Assistance  22.22  To the poor 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
06. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Subsidies  To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  30.00  Port Infrastructure  Ongoing  
Total 194.14     
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- 8 - NAME OF T HE STATE: TAMIL NADU  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 
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)  
2014 -15 
(Rs. In 
million)  Amount of 
Subsidy  
(year -
wise)  
2015 -16 
(Rs. In 
million)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
01. Reimbursement of 
Central Excise Duty 
on High Speed 
Diesel (HSD)  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.  Centrally 
Sponsored Scheme  Financial Assistance  
Rs. 3/ - per litre of HSD 
Oil. 0.00 0.00 To the poor 
fisher men 
(owner of 
fishing craft).  Ongoing  
02. Sales Tax 
Exemption on High 
Speed Diesel (HSD)  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities  State Government 
of Tamil Nadu  Financial Assistance  
Maximum allowed is 
75000 KL for 
mechanized fishing 
boats +54720 KL for 
country crafts.  929.2  813.8  To the poor 
fishermen 
(boat owner).  Ongoing  
03. Motorization of 
traditional crafts  
(Supply of 
OBM/IBE)  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.  The Cen tral 
Government and 
the State 
Government of 
Tamil Nadu  Financial Assistance  
50% subsidy of the 
unit cost of the engine 
or Rs. 30,000/ - 
whichever is less.  19.00  0.00 To the poor 
fishermen 
(Boat owner of 
traditional 
country 
crafts).  Ongoing  
04. Sales Tax 
Exemption on 
Industrial Kerosene  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities  State Government 
of Tamil Nadu  Financial assistance for 
any amount beyond 
the selling price of @ 
Rs. 25/ - per litre. 
Maximum allowance 
32000 KL f or country 
crafts using kerosene 
engines)  550.00  226.00  To the owners 
of traditional 
craft.  Ongoing  
05. Providing 50% 
subsidy assistance 
for fishermen to 
procure new tuna 
longliner cum 
gillnetter  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor  fishing 
communities  State Government 
of Tamil Nadu  Financial Assistance  
Rs. 30 lakh per unit 
being 50% of the unit 
cost.  Nil 513.00  Individual/ 
Group of poor 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
06. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Scheme  To develop marine 
fisheries infra structure.   Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  194.85  390.00  Port 
Infrastructure  Ongoing  
Total 1693.05  1942.8     
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- 9 - 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 th e Subsidy  Backgrou
nd & 
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)  
01. Scheme for supply 
of fishing inputs 
(essential fisher y 
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  3.95 0.06 To the licenced fishermen 
/ tribes in coordination 
with the Tribal Welfare 
Department  Ongoing  
02. 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  1.64 0.11 To the Fishermen having 
traditional fishing craft  Ongoing  
 (b) Subsidy for 
construction / 
purchase of 
mechanized /  
motorized boats.  To protect & secure th e 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities  UT of 
Andaman 
& Nicobar  Financial Assistance  3.75 5.73 To the local unemployed 
youths / entrepreneur / 
tribes  Ongoing  
03. Supply of Deep 
Freezer on 50% 
subsidy  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities  UT of 
Andaman 
& Nicobar  Financial Assistance. 
25% subsidy subject 
to max. of Rs 
20,000/ - per deep 
freezer  0.19 0.11 To the poor 
fishermen/tribes/fisheries 
co-operative society/Tribal 
Co-operative Society  Ongoing  
04. 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 A ssistance. 
25% subsidy subject 
to max. of Rs 
10,000/ - per icebox  0.21 0.20 To the licensed fishermen 
Self Help Group and Fish 
Vendors.  Ongoing  
05. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Subsidies  To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  0.00 0.00 Port Infrastructure  Ongoing  
Total 9.74 6.21   
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- 10 - NAME OF THE UNION TE RRITORY: DAMAN & DIU  (UT)  
 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 
S. 
No. Title of the 
Programme  Policy Objectives/ and 
or purpose of the 
Subsidy  Background & 
Authority for 
the Subsi dy Form of Subsidy  Amount of 
Subsidy  
(year -wise)  
(2014 -2015)  
(Rs. in 
million)  Amount of 
Subsidy  
(year -wise)  
(2015 -2016)  
(Rs. in million)  To whom & 
how subsidy 
is provided  Duration  
1. Scheme for safety 
and 
Communication 
equipment  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial 
Assistance  11.91  19.67  To the poor 
fishermen 
(boat owners).  Ongoing  
2. Scheme for 
Replacement of 
Kerosene driven 
OBM engine by 
LPG driven OBM 
engine (8 -10HP)  To protect  & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial 
Assistance  4.92 4.20 To the poor 
fishermen.  
Small fishing 
traditional 
boat owners of 
Daman & Diu.  Ongoing  
3. Scheme for 
Assistance to the 
fishermen for 
purchase of 
fisheries requisites 
etc. To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial 
Assistance  3.04 2.49 To the poor 
fishermen 
(boat owners).  Ongoing  
4. Scheme for 
Financial 
Assistance to 
fishermen for 
loading/ unloading  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial 
Assistance for 
loading/ unloading 
of fishing vessel 
from sea shore to 
land and vice 
versa during the 
monsoon season . 3.35 0.13 To the poor 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
5. Scheme for 
Financial 
Assistance to the 
Fishermen 
affected by 
Natural 
Calamities/ 
Accident etc.  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   U.T. of Daman & 
Diu Financial 
Assistance  0.24 0.00 To the poor 
fishermen.  Ongoing  
6. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Subsidies  To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  0.00 0.00 Port 
Infrastructure  Ongoing  
Total 23.46  26.49    
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- 11 - NAME OF THE UNION T ERRITORIES (UT): LAK SHADWEEP  
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)  
1. Procurement/ 
Construction of 
Fishing Crafts 
(Pole and Line/ 
Gill Net)  To provide 
livelihood and to 
give an opportunity 
to acquire their own 
boats for improving 
the economic 
condition of the 
fisher men. UT of 
Lakshadweep  Financial 
Assistance  
50% for the 
actual cost of 
the Boat 
(Ceiling Max. 
0.25 million)  0.00 4.48 To the poor fishermen  Ongoing  
2. Financial 
Assistance for 
construction of 
Fishing boats  To provide 
livelihood and to 
give an opportunit y 
to acquire their own 
boats for improving 
the economic 
condition of the 
fishermen.  UT of 
Lakshadweep  Financial 
Assistance  
50% for the 
actual cost of 
the hull & 
40% for the 
actual of 
engine 
(Ceiling Max. 
0.12 million)  6.57 4.22 To the poor fishermen  Ongoi ng 
3. Financial 
Assistance for 
Repair/ 
Renovation of 
Fishing Boats  To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities 
by reducing the 
manual effort to sail 
the fishing crafts.  UT of 
Lakshadweep  Financial 
Assistance  
40% for the  
actual cost of 
the hull & 
engine 
(Ceiling Max. 
Rs. 0.03 
million)  1.36 2.92 To the poor fishermen  Ongoing  
4. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure 
Subsidies  To develop marine 
fisheries 
infrastructure  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Investment  0.00 0.00 To the poor f ishermen  Ongoing  
Total  7.93 11.62   
 
 
  
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- 12 - 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  2014 -15 
(Rs. in 
million)  2015 -16 
(Rs. in 
million)  
I EXPORT PRODUCTION – CAPTURE FISHERIES  
1. Financial 
Assistance for 
installation of 
insulated/Refrige
rated Fish Hold, 
Refrigerated sea 
water system 
(RSW) and Ice 
Making Machine 
on board 
mechanized 
fishing vessels.  To encourage 
Mechanized Fishing 
Vessel owners to go 
for multi day fishing 
and for better 
preservation of 
catch.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Financia l 
Assistance  17.69  19.79  To the fishermen financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing  
2. Financial 
assistance for the 
conversion of 
existing fishing 
vessels to Tuna 
long liners.  To encourage the 
fishing vessel 
owners for 
harvesting d eep sea 
tuna and other 
under exploited 
items using 
monofilament tuna 
long line system.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To the financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis.  Ongoing  
3. Creation of 
infrastructure 
facilities for 
fishing harbour  Fishing harbours 
are vital 
infrastructure in 
capture fisheries to 
land quality catch. 
Assistance is 
extended for the 
up-gradation of 
existing fishing 
harbours to meet 
the sanitary 
standards 
stipulated by the 
regulatory 
agencies.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 As reimbursement to the 
Govt. agencies/ departments 
that are managing fishing 
harbours.  Ongoing   
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4. Creation of 
infrastructure 
facilities on board 
vessels for 
efficient fishing 
and installation 
of GPS / Fish 
finder/ Radio 
telephone on 
board fishing 
vessel.  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 also aimed 
at tracking the 
vessel fo r safety at 
sea and to prevent 
IUU fishing.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
Scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 As reimbursement basis to 
the fishermen  Ongoing  
II EXPORT PRODUCTION –CULTURE FISHERIES  
5. Financial 
Assistance for 
new farm 
development  For development  of 
new shrimp/scampi 
farms  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  11.22  5.60 To the shrimp / scampi 
farmers financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
6. 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  3.00 8.10 To the shrimp/ scampi 
farmers financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
7. 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 
Gujarat, 
Maharashtra and 
scampi hatchery in 
Orissa        
8. Financial 
assistance for 
medium -scale 
hatcheries  For setting up of 
shrimp/scampi 
hatchery with a 
minimum 
production capacity 
of 30 million seeds 
per annum         
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9. 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 
Gujarat, 
Maharashtra and 
scampi hatchery in 
Orissa        
10. 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  2.74 7.68 To the shrimp/ scampi 
farmers financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
11. 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  1.20 2.02 To the shrimp/ scampi 
farmers financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
12. Registration of 
Aquaculture 
Societies  To encourage 
adoption of BMPs 
and Code of 
Practices for 
sustainable shrimp 
farming for sector 
wide management 
of aquaculture 
farms  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  1.15 0.54 To the shrimp/ scampi 
farmers financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
13. Financial 
assistance for 
scampi farming 
in 
Padasekaharams 
of Kerala  For utilizing the 
vast stretches of 
low lying paddy 
fields known as 
padasekaharams in 
Kerala in a 
collective manner 
for producing 
scampi during the 
off season of 8 
months for 
increasing the 
production of 
scampi  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 3.61 To the scampi farmers 
financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing   
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14. 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 stron g 
economical 
production center.  
To implement the 
organic production 
of shrimp/scampi 
seed, feed and to 
process the organic 
produce.  
To develop new 
export 
opportunities with 
specia l focus on 
global premium 
seafood markets.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.50 0.00 To the shrimp/ scampi 
farmers financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
15. Scheme for 
providing 
financial 
assistance for 
establis hment of 
Ornamental Fish 
Breeding Units  Generate export 
oriented 
employment in 
rural and urban 
households through 
mass production 
ornamental fishes  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  20.16  9.50 To the ornamental fish 
farmers financial assistan ce is 
provided on a 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)  
16. Assistance for 
Infrastructural 
Development for 
Value Addition  The Scheme will 
motivate processors 
for the production 
of value added 
products, increase 
efficiency and 
diversification of 
different product 
forms.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  107.35  99.83  To fish processors financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing   
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17. Assistance for 
Process 
Automation and 
Packaging  Provide financial 
assistance for 
acquisition of 
machinery & 
equipment for 
process automation 
and packagin g. It 
will help processors 
in installing 
machineries that 
enables automating 
the production 
process and in turn 
increasing the 
efficiency for better 
packaging.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To fish processers financial 
assistan ce is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing  
18. Assistance for 
Pre-Processing 
Centre  Provide assistance 
for improving the 
infrastructural 
facilities in the pre -
processing centres.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  5.60 15.67  To fish pro cessers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing  
19. Assistance for 
chilled fish 
Handling Centre  To increase the 
number of 
approved chilled 
fish handling 
centres and thereby 
increase the export 
of chilled fish from 
the country.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  1.71 0.80 To chilled fish exporters is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
20. Assistance for 
Live Fish 
handling Centre  To motivate 
exporters engaged 
in the export of live 
items to set up 
approved 
estab lishment for 
handling live items 
to increase the 
species exported in 
live condition and 
to improve the 
quality of live fishes 
exported.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To Live fish exporters 
financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
21. Assistance for 
Dry fish Handling 
Centre  To motivate 
entrepreneurs to 
set up the dry fish 
handling centres 
and storage 
premises to 
enhance the 
production and Central ly 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 1.28 To dry fish handlers/ 
processers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing   
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increase the export 
value of dried items 
from the country.  
 Cold Chain Development (CCD)  
 Assistance for Stationery Infrastructure  
22. Assistance for 
Large Cold 
Storages  For Providing 
financial assistance 
for stocking fish 
and fishery 
products meant for 
export with 
temperature 
control.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  25.54  44.96  To fish processers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimburseme nt basis  Ongoing  
23. Assistance for Ice 
Plant For production and 
supply of quality ice 
for better 
preservation of fish 
& fishery products.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 Tofishermen/ ice plant 
owners financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
 Assistance for Movable Infrastructure  
24. Assistance for 
conveyance  Transportation of 
raw materials from 
landing centre/ 
farms to processing 
units and finished 
products to vessels 
for on board 
shipment.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.35 0.68 To fishermen financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing  
25. Assistance for 
Insulated Fish 
Boxes  For proper 
preservation of 
catches in iced 
condition on board 
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.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  3.32 3.74 To fisherme n/ farmers/ fish 
processers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing  
26. Financial 
assistance for 
setting up Mini 
Laboratory.  For effective 
implementation of 
in process quality 
control.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assista nce  1.12 1.43 To fish processers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis  Ongoing   
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27. Interest Financial 
Assistance for 
seafood units to 
facilitate 
upgradation.  Assists a part of the 
interest payable by 
the plant owners to 
their bank/ fi nancial 
institutions for the 
loans availed by 
them for 
modernization of 
their plant to 
achieve conformity 
to EU standards.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 3.08 To fish processers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement bas is Ongoing  
28. Assistance for 
setting up of PCR 
lab To ensure disease 
free seed for 
aquaculture 
production.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To hatchery operations and 
independent entrepreneurs  Ongoing  
IV. MARKET PROMOTION  
29. Group Insurance 
Coverage for 
Workers 
Employed in the 
Pre-Processing 
and Processing 
plants  Insurance coverage 
arranged with the 
United India 
Insurance Co. for 
the Welfare of 
seafood processing 
workers.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.69 0.48 To fish processing workers a 
part of the premium is paid 
for the welfare of these 
workers  Ongoing  
30. Developmental 
assistance for 
Export of 
Ornamental/ 
Aquarium fishes.  To enable Indian 
Ornamental fishes 
to penetrate the 
world market.  Centrally 
Spons ored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  1.76 0.88 To ornamental fish farmers 
financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
31. Sea Freight 
Assistance For 
import of raw 
material for 
processing and 
export of 
specified value 
added products.  To make India a 
Seafood processing 
hub and generate 
substantial 
employment 
opportunities.  
To encourage 
better utilization of 
installed capacity in 
the processing units 
and to give further 
thrust for value 
addition.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assista nce  0.00 0.00 To fish processing units 
financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing  
32. Sea Freight 
Assistance for 
export of 
specified value 
added products 
to EU/USA/ 
Japan and other To offset the 
adverse weight 
volume rati o of the 
value added 
products in 
containers and to 
offset the freight Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  78.95  29.15  To fish processing units 
financial assistance is 
provided on a reimbursement 
basis Ongoing   
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countries  difference.  
To make India a 
Seafood processing 
hub and generate 
substantial 
employment 
opportunities.  
To give further 
thrust for 
increasing export of 
value added 
products  
33. Assistance for 
promotional 
expenditure for 
value added 
marine products 
bearing MPEDA 
Quality LOGO  New Scheme for 
the promotion of 
value added 
products having 
MPEDA quality Logo 
in retail segment.  Centrally 
Sponsored 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To fish processers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis.  Ongoing  
34. Financial 
assistance fo r 
warehousing/ 
Transportation/ 
placement 
(slotting) of 
marine products 
abroad  New Scheme for 
the promotion of 
value addition in 
seafood processing, 
and to assist 
warehousing, 
transportation and 
slotting expenses in 
retails outlets 
abroad.  Centrally 
Sponsor ed 
scheme  Financial 
Assistance  0.00 0.00 To fish processers financial 
assistance is provided on a 
reimbursement basis.  Ongoing  
Total 284.05  258.82    
 
 
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  (B) Notification for some of the Subsidies schemes of Central Government  
 
1  TITLE OF SUBSIDY  
North Eas t Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), 2007  
 
1. Period covered by the Notification : 
 
10 years (from 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2017).  
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of subsidy : 
 
To provide a package of fiscal incentives and other conces sions for the disadvantaged region i.e., North East 
Region of India.  
 
3. Background and authority of the subsidy : 
 
The North East Industrial Policy (NEIP), 1997, which covered the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, 
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland an d Tripura, was replaced by the North East Industrial and Investment 
Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007, effective from 1  April 2007, wherein the state of Sikkim was also included. 
Further information on the scheme is also available at: http://www.dipp.nic.in  =>Policies and Schemes => 
North Eastern Region.  
 
4. Form of the Subsidy : (i.e. grant, tax, loan, Concessions):  
 
Exemption and Grant reimbursement of Claim amount.  
 
5. To whom and how subsidy is provided and how deter mined : 
 
All new units as well as existing units which go in for substantial expansion, unless otherwise specified and 
which commence commercial production within the 10 year period from the date of notification of NEIIPP, 2007 
will be eligible for incentiv es for a period of ten years from the date of commencement of commercial 
production. Incentives are in the form of Exemption of Excise Duty, Income tax, Provision of Interest subsidy 
on working capital loan, reimbursement of insurance premium, Capital Inve stment Subsidy, etc.  
 
6. Subsidy per Unit or in cases where there is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy : 
 
Year-wise release of funds from 2007 -08 to 2015 -16 are indicated below:  
 
 (Amount in Rs. in Million)  
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 
257 681.60  711.50  749.90  599.90  998.20  1499.90  2219 1993.40  
 
7. Duration : 
 
10 years from the date of  its coming into force in 2007.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the tr ade effects of the subsidy : 
 
It is not possible to estimate the trade effects, if any, that may result from this program.  
 
2  TITLE OF SUBSIDY  
Integrated Development of leather sector (IDLS) scheme  
 
1. Period covered by the Notification : 
 
Financial years 2013 -14 and 2014 -15. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of subsidy : 
 
The objective of the Integrated Development of leather sector (IDLS) scheme is to enable tanneries, footwear, 
footwear components, leather goods and accessories, leather garments, harness & saddlery manufacturing 
units to upgrade themselves leading to right -sizing of capacity, cost cutting, design and development including 
simultaneously encouraging entrepreneurs to diversify and set up new units in specified areas.  
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  3. Background and authori ty of the subsidy : 
 
The Scheme was initiated during the 10th Plan Period (2002 -2007) and made applicable w.e.f 
3 November  2005. The scheme was continued in 11th Plan since Nov 2008 and in 12th Plan since January 2014 
respectively. Given the significance of  this Industry to the overall health of the Indian economy, its 
employment potential and historical backlog of technology up -gradation, it was essential for the Leather 
Industry to have access to timely and adequate capital in order to up -grade its technol ogy level, modernize 
and increase capacity/production. IDLS program is administered and implemented with aid of PIUs FDDI and 
CLRI by DIPP in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Further details of the scheme is available at: 
http://dipp.nic.in/English/schemes/ILDP/IDLS_15January2014.pdf   
 
4. Form of the Subsidy  (i.e. grant, tax, loan, Concession) : 
 
Grant.  
 
5. To whom and how subsidy is provided and how determined : 
 
The financi al assistance under the Scheme is provided as investment grant to the extent of 30% of cost of 
plant and machinery for Micro and Small Enterprises and 20% of cost of plant and machinery for other units for 
technology up -gradation /modernization and/ or exp ansion and setting up a new unit subject to a ceiling of 
Rs.20 million for each product line. Investment grant is also available to units investing their own resources.  All 
existing units in the Leather and Leather Products industry including tanneries, le ather goods, saddlery, leather 
footwear and footwear component sector having cash profits for 2 years, undertaking viable and bankable 
programmes on technology up -gradation are eligible for assistance.  
 
6. Subsidy per Unit or in cases where there is not po ssible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy : 
 
 Annual Budget for IDLS sub -scheme  
Year Amount (Rs. in million)  
2013-14 357.20  
2014-15 399 
 
7. Duration : 
 
The scheme initiated in 2005, is continuing.  
 
8. Statistical data permitt ing an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy : 
 
It is not possible to estimate trade effects, if any, may result from this program.  
 
3  TITLE OF THE SCHEME  
Technology Up - Gradation Fund (TUFS) Scheme.   
 
1. Period covered by the Notification : 
 
Financia l years 2013 -14 and 2014 -15. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of subsidy : 
 
The objective of the Technology Up -Gradation Fund (TUFS) Scheme is to catalyze capital investments for 
technology upgradation and modernization of the textiles industry by provid ing specified interest 
reimbursement and capital subsidy for investment in upgradation of machinery. It is a credit linked scheme 
implemented through the notified lending agencies by reimbursement of subsidy claims of eligible investments.  
 
3. Background a nd authority of the subsidy : 
 
TUFS was introduced in 1999 by way of 5% interest reimbursement. The scheme was initially approved from 
April 1999 to 31 March 2004. Subsequently, the scheme was further restructured as Restructured TUF Scheme 
(R-TUFS) w.e.f 2 8 April 2011 to 31  March 2012. This was further ex tended / rolled over upto 31 March 2013. It 
has been further revised for the period 01  April 2013 and 31  March 2017 and renamed as Revised Restructured 
Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (RR -TUFS). In place  of RR -TUFS, amended TUFS has been launched 
from 13  January 2016. The implementing authority of the scheme is the Ministry of Textile, Government of 
India. Further details of the scheme is available at:  
http://www.txcindia.gov.in/tufs_home/tufs_home.htm   
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  4. Form of the Subsidy  (i.e. grant, tax, loan, Concessions) : 
 
Subsidy in the form of Interest Reimbursement (IR) and Capital Subsidy (CS) under RR -TUFS. The new ATUFS 
launched from 13 Janu ary 2016 has only support towards Capital Subsidy (CS).  
 
5. To whom and how subsidy is provided and how determined : 
 
The benefits under TUFS is available to the eligible applicants belonging to all the sub -sectors of textiles and 
jute industry.  
 
6. Durati on: 
 
The scheme which was introduced in 1999, is continuing in its modified form and the New Am ended TUFS is 
effective from 13 January 2016 to 31  March 2022.  
 
7. Subsidy per Unit or in cases where there is not possible, the total amount or the annual amoun t 
budgeted for that subsidy : 
 
It is not possible to estimate trade effects, if any, may result from this program. The Budget Estimate and 
expenditure for 2013 -14 and 2014 -15 are as given below:  
 
 (Rs. in million)  
Year Budget Allocation  Expenditure  
2013-14 24000  17300  
2014-15 23000  18842.80  
 
4  TITLE OF SUBSIDY  
Shipbuilding Subsidy Scheme  
 
1. Period covered by the Notification : 
 
Financial years 2013 -14 and 2014 -15. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of subsidy : 
 
In order to provide a level playing field t o the Indi an shipbuilding sector vis -à-vis foreign shipyards, the 
Government of India (GOI) has been operating the Shipbuilding Subsidy Scheme for both export and domestic 
orders.  
 
3. Background and authority of the subsidy : 
 
GOI has been operating the Sh ipbuilding Subsidy Scheme for Central Public Sector Shipyards intermittently 
since 1971 with some gaps and modifications from time to time. Since then, it has been extended to all the 
shipyards i.e. both public and private sector shipyards. Administrative Authority for the scheme is the Ministry 
of Shipping, in GOI. Details of the Shipbuilding Subsidy Scheme are available in the Ministry of Shipping 
website at http://www.shippin g.nic.in/writereaddata/l892s/sbr1 -29038579.pdf  . 
 
4. Form of the Subsidy  (i.e. grant, tax, loan, Concession ): 
 
Grants.  
 
5. To whom and how subsidy is provided and how determined : 
 
GOI had extended the Shipbuilding Subsidy Scheme, for both export and domes tic orders to all the Indian 
shipyards including private sector shipyards. Subsidy to shipyards is available only in respect of eligible 
shipbuilding c ontracts signed on or before 14 August 2007 after receipt of all requisite documents, information 
clarifi cations. 30% shipbuilding subsidy payable in the form of grants:  
 
i. On domestic orders irrespective of size and type but limited to sea going merchant 
vessels of and over 80  meters in length for domestic vessels;  
ii. On export orders for Sea going vessel as defi ned in Section 3(41) of the Merchant 
Shipping Act, 1958 irrespective of type and size of vessel and where a certificate 
from Classification Society confirming that it is a seagoing vessel is submitted by the 
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6. Subsidy per Unit or in cases where  there is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy : 
 
Non-Plan Outlay (In Million Rupees)  
 
Year Total subsidy (in Million Rupees)  
2013-14 1844.6  
2014-15 Nil 
 
7. Duration : 
 
The scheme had expired on 14 August 2007 and liabilities had arisen for the eligible shipbuilding orders 
contract s signed on or before 14 August  2007.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy : 
 
It is not possible to estimate what trade effects, if any, may res ult from this program.  
 
5  TITLE OF SUBSIDY  
Focus Market Scheme (FMS).  
 
1. Period covered by the Notification : 
 
Financial years 2013 -2014 and 2014 -15. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of subsidy : 
 
Objective of the Focus Market Scheme (FMS) is to offset hig h freight cost and other externalities to select 
international markets with a view to enhance India 's export competitiveness in these markets.  
 
3. Background and authority of the subsidy : 
 
FMS came into operation with effect from 1  April 2006. It is admini stered by the Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (DGFT) in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.  
 
4. Form of the Subsidy  (i.e. grant, tax, loan, Concessions):  
 
Duty Exemption allowed through Duty Credit Scrips.  
 
5. To whom and how subsidy is provided an d how determined : 
 
Exports of all products (Except a few ineligible products and certain exports mentioned in FTP 2009 -14) to 
specified countries, as notified in Appendix 37C of Handbook of Procedure Vol.1, are entitled for Duty Credit 
Scrip equivalent to 3%-4% of FOB value of exports in fre e foreign exchange. Prior to 27 August 2009, the 
entitlement was 2.5% of FOB Value of exports. Details of the scheme is given in Paragraph 3.14 of the Foreign 
Trade Policy (FTP), and the corresponding procedure in Chapte r 3 of Handbook of Procedure Vol.1. These 
documents are available at dgft.gov.in . 
 
6. Subsidy per Unit or in cases where there is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy : 
 
As give n above.  
 
7. Duration : 
 
FMS has been withdrawn w -e-f 1 April 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy : 
 
It is not possible to estimate trade effects, if any, may result from this program.  
 
6  TITLE OF SUBSIDY  
Focus Product Scheme (FPS)  
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  1. Period covered by the Notification : 
 
Financial years 2013 -2014 and 2014 -15. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of subsidy : 
 
Objective of Focus Product Scheme (FPS) is to promote export of products which have high export intensi ty / 
employment potential, so as to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and other associated costs involved in 
marketing of these products.  
 
3. Background and authority of the subsidy : 
 
FPS came into operation with effect from 1  April 2006. It is admini stered by the Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (DGFT) in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.  
 
4. Form of the Subsidy  (i.e. grant, tax, loan, Concession) : 
 
Duty Exemption allowed through Duty Credit Scrips.  
 
5. To whom and How subsidy is provided and How determined : 
 
An exporter is eligible for the benefit under the scheme for the export of notified products (notified in Appendix 
37D of Handbook of Procedure, Vol.I) to all countries (including SEZ units). In general, the exporters are 
entitled for Duty  Credit scrip equivalent to 2%/5%/7% of FOB value of exports (in free foreign exchange)  w.e.f 
27 August 2009. Prior to this date, the entitlement was 2.5%. Details of the scheme are given in chapter 3 of 
the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and the corresponding  procedures in Chapter 3 of Handbook of Procedure Vol.I. 
These documents are available at dgft.gov.in . 
 
6. Subsidy per Unit or in cases where there is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for t hat subsidy : 
 
As given above.  
 
7. Duration of subsidy and or any other Limits attached to it, including date of inception/ comment : 
 
FPS has been withdrawn w -e-f 1 April 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy: 
 
It is not possible to estimate trade effects, if any, may result from this program.  
 
7  TITLE OF SUBSIDY  
Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS)  
 
1. Period covered by the Notification : 
 
Financial years 2013 -14 and 2014 -15. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of subsidy : 
 
Objective of Market Linked Focus Product Scheme ( MLFPS) is to promote export of products which have high 
export intensity / employment potential, so as to offset infrastructural inefficiencies  and other associated costs 
involved in mar keting of these products in specified markets. Accordingly specified products to specified 
markets are entitled for the benefit under the scheme.  
 
3. Background and authority of the subsidy : 
 
Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS) was introduced w.e.f.  1.4.2008.  Directorate General of Foreign 
Trade (DGFT) in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry is the administrative and implementing authority for the 
scheme.  Details of the scheme is given in paragraph 3.15.3 of Foreign Trade Policy and corresponding 
provision in Chapter 3 of the Handbook on Procedure, Vol -I. These documents are available at dgft.gov.in . 
 
4. Form of the Subsidy  (i.e. grant, tax, loan, Concession):  
 
Duty Exemption allowed through Duty Credit Scrips.  
 
5. To whom and how subsidy is provided and how determined : 
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  The benefit is available to exporters in the form of Duty Credit Scrip equivalent to 2%  of FOB value of export of 
products (listed in Table 1 of Appendix 37D of Handbook of Procedures, Vol -I) to s pecified countries w.e.f. 
27 August 2009. Prior to this date, the entitlement was 1.25%.  
 
6. Subsidy per Unit or in cases where there is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy : 
 
Duty Credit Scrips are issue d to export ers as stated above.  
 
7. Duration : 
 
MLFPS has been withdrawn w -e-f 1 April 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy : 
 
It is not possible to estimate trade effects, if any, may result from this program.  
 
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