WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/220/IND 
11 May 2012 
 (12-2562) 
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 7 May 2012, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of India.  
_______________ 
 
 
 The following notification constitutes India's ne w notification of information on programmes 
granted or maintained in respect of fisheries subsidies at the st ate governments, union territories and 
central government level in India.  In general, the period to which the following information applies is 
the Financial Years 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.   
 The information provided in this notification is  for transparency purpo ses in order to clarify 
the operation of programmes or measures.  In acco rdance 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 governme nt assistance programmes under the ASCM and 
GATT 1994, including as to whether or not the progr ammes notified are specifi c 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.    
  G/SCM/N/220/IND 
Page 2 NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TERRI TORY:  ANDHRA PRADESH (STATE) 
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Fishermen 
Development Rebate on HSD oil To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Andhra Pradesh Rebate of Rs. 3/ltr upto 
500 ltrs/month for active fishing months. 2.26 7.5 0.06 To the poor fishermen. 
Rebate of Rs. 3/ltr upto 
500 liters/month for 
active fishing months. Ongoing 
02. Sales tax on 
HSD oil To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities. State Government of 
Andhra Pradesh Exemption from HSD 
oil @ Rs. 6.03/ltr 
(i) 300 lts/month for 
motorized and 
(ii) 3000 lts/month for 
mechanized fishing 
vessels for active 
fishing months 43.50 20.00 18.50 To the poor fishermen. 
Exemption from HSD 
oil @ Rs. 6.03/ltr 
(i) 300 lts/month for 
motorized and 
(ii) 3000 lts/month for 
mechanized 
fishing vessels for active fishing 
months Ongoing 
03. Relief cum 
Savings To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities. State Government of 
Andhra Pradesh Financial support 0.00 8.46 0.00 To the poor fishermen. 
Financial support Ongoing 
04 Marine 
Fisheries Infrastructure To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment ---- 9.20 
 0.00 Port Infrastructure --- 
    TOTAL 45.76 45.16 18.56   
  
   G/SCM/N/220/IND
 Page 3NAME OF THE STATE /UNION  TERRITORY:  GOA (STATE) 
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Subsidy for 
canoes construction To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Financial Assistance 2.85 2.70 1.84 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. Subsidy for 
Out Board 
Motor To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Financial Assistance 1.00 1.98 2.44 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
03. Subsidy for 
HSD Oil To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Rebate of VAT 94.2 81.0 83.6 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.  
Rebate of VAT Ongoing 
04. Subsidy for 
Kerosene To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Lump Sum Subsidy 8.92 10.60 19.20 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.  
Lump Sum Subsidy Ongoing 
05. Subsidies for 
Housing To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Financial Assistance Nil Nil 0.07 Provided to the poor 
fishermen. 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
06. Subsidies for 
Fishermen 
Insurance To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Insurance Premium 0.36 0.36 0.048 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing  
  G/SCM/N/220/IND 
Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
07 Subsidies for 
Gear and 
At-Sea 
Support To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional 
and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Financial Assistance 0.16 0.40 0.40 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
08 Subsidies for 
Fish Landing Facilities * To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure.   The State Government 
of Goa  Investment 7.40 11.32 4.86 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.   
Investment Ongoing 
09 Subsidies for 
income support 
Saving cum 
Relief To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing 
communities.   The State Government 
of Goa  Financial Assistance 0.37 0.86 2.33 Provided to the poor 
fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
10. Marine 
Fisheries Infrastructure To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment ---- 0.90 17.56 
 Port Infrastructure  --- 
    TOTAL 115.26 110.12 132.34   
 
* Some of the above programmes can be out of the funds allocated by the Central Government .  
   G/SCM/N/220/IND
 Page 5NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TERRITORY:  GUJARAT (STATE) 
 
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Operating 
costs subsidies 
such as  
a. Fuel To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Gujarat Rebate of taxes 1150.00 
 700.00 
 NIL To the poor fishermen.  
Rebate of taxes Ongoing 
 b. Ice and bait 
 To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government of 
Gujarat Financial Assistance Nil 
 0.80 0.40 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 c. Personnel, 
social charges, insurance 
 To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Gujarat Financial Assistance 5.89 3.37 7.93 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 d. gear and at 
sea support. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Gujarat Financial Assistance 10.25 25.00 1.99 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. 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 147.70  22.60  1.40 Investment ---  
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
03. Subsidies for 
income 
support To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Gujarat Financial Assistance 83.02 Nil  Nil To the poor fishermen. 
Financial Assistance   Ongoing 
04. Marine 
Fisheries Infrastructure To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment --- 2.66 0.00 Port Infrastructure ---- 
    TOTAL 1396.87 754.43 11.72    
   G/SCM/N/220/IND
 Page 7NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TERRI TORY :  KARNATAKA (STATE)  
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(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.   State Government 
of Karnataka Rebate of Taxes 40.00 
 25.00 30.00 To the poor fishermen.  Ongoing 
02. CSS 
Motorization of Traditional 
Crafts To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government 
of Karnataka Financial Assistance 2.87 2.58 2.47 To the poor fishermen.  Ongoing 
03. Mathsya Mahila 
Swavalambana To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government 
of Karnataka Financial Assistance 0.94 1.00 95.22 To the poor fishermen.  Ongoing 
05. Diesel Subsidy To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government 
of Karnataka Rebate of Taxes 0.42 0.45 0.45 To the poor fishermen.  
Rebate of Taxes Ongoing 
06. Assistance for 
installation of 
life saving 
equipments on fishing boats To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government 
of Karnataka Financial Assistance 2.14 1.68 2.52 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
07. Mathsyavahini To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government 
of Karnataka Financial Assistance 0.47 0.59 1.05 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
08. Marine 
Fisheries 
Infrastructure To develop marine 
fisheries 
infrastructure Centrally 
Sponsored Scheme Investment ---- 27.47 62.22 Port Infrastructure  --- 
    TOTAL 46.85 58.78 193.94    
  G/SCM/N/220/IND 
Page 8 NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TERRITORY:  KERALA (STATE)  
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Modernization To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Kerala Financial Assistance 2.00 2.00 2.00 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. 
 
(a) 
 Operating Costs 
such as 
Fuel To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Kerala Rebate of Taxes 18.00 20.00  12.50 To the poor fishermen. Ongoing 
 
 
(b) Personnel, 
Social Charges and Insurance To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Kerala Financial Assistance 11.40 13.00 13.00 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
(c) 
 
  Gear and at Sea 
Support To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Kerala Financial Assistance 2.00 2.00 2.00 To the poor fishermen  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
03. Subsidies 
(interest as subsidy) for 
income support 
(interest free loan) To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Kerala Loan 5.00 10.00 15.00 To the poor fishermen  
Loan Ongoing 
04. Insurance of 
fishing implements for 
meeting the 
premium To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Kerala Insurance Premium 10.00 4.00 2.50 To the poor fishermen  
Insurance Premium Ongoing  
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05. Purchase of 
fishing inputs To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.   State Government of 
Kerala Financial Assistance 0.25 0.50 8.00 To the poor fishermen, 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
06. Marine 
Fisheries Infrastructure To develop marine 
fisheries infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment ---- 70.00 106.18 Port Infrastructure ---- 
    TOTAL 48.65 121.50 161.18    
  G/SCM/N/220/IND 
Page 10 NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TER RITORY:  MAHARASHTRA (STATE) 
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million)  
01. (a) Vessel /Boat 
construction To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Maharashtra Financial 
Assistance 256.04 
 378.62 
 365.42 
 To the poor fishermen. 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (b) Modernization To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Maharashtra Financial 
Assistance 13.04 9.92 11.96 To the poor fishermen. 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. 
 
 Operating costs 
subsidies such as  
(a) Fuel To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Maharashtra  Rebate of 
Taxes 706.51 
 760.17 
 668.69 
 To the poor fishermen. 
Rebate of Taxes Ongoing 
 (b) personnel, 
social charges, 
insurance  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Maharashtra Financial 
Assistance 1.45 
 1.00 
 8.00 
 To the poor fishermen. 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
03. Fish processing 
facilities. To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Maharashtra  Investment 15.28 37.04 6.45 To the poor fishermen. 
Investment Ongoing 
04. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure Centrally 
Sponsored Scheme Investment --- 20.00 11.55 Port Infrastructure ---- 
    TOTAL 992.33 1206.76 1072.08   
  
   G/SCM/N/220/IND
 Page 11NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TER RITORY:  ORISSA (STATE)  
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Motorization of 
the traditional crafts To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Orissa  Financial 
Assistance 8.00 10.00 10.00 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. Operating Cost 
subsidies 
Fuel To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Orissa Rebate of Taxes ---- 12.50 --- To the poor fishermen.  
Rebate of Taxes Ongoing 
03. Subsidies for 
income support(Saving-cum-Relief) To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Orissa Financial 
Assistance 8.92 9.00 --- To the poor fishermen. 
Financial Assistance  Ongoing 
04. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure Centrally 
Sponsored Scheme Investment --- 15.00 10.00 Port Infrastructure --- 
 
    TOTAL 16.92 46.50 20.00    
  G/SCM/N/220/IND 
Page 12 NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TER RITORY:  TAMIL NADU (STATE) 
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Rebate on central 
excise duty on HSD Oil supplied to 
mechanized fishing 
boats To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Tamil Nadu 
 Rebate of 
Taxes 30.00 30.00 30.00 Provided for poor 
fishermen who live below poverty line. 
Rebate of Taxes  Ongoing 
 
02. Supply of sales tax 
exempted HSD diesel oil to reduce operational 
expenditure during 
fishing To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Tamil Nadu 
 Rebate of 
Taxes 75000 KL per annum for MFBs and 
45600 KL for motorized crafts 
 Provided for poor 
fishermen who live below poverty line.  
Rebate of Taxes Ongoing 
 
03. Supply of 
OBM/IBE to traditional fishing 
crafts under 
mechanization programme To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Tamil Nadu 
 Financial 
Assistance --- 10.00 30.00 Provided for poor 
fishermen who live below poverty line.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
04. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure Centrally 
Sponsored Scheme Investment --- 35.00 65.00 Port Infrastructure ---- 
    TOTAL 30.00 75.00 125.00    
   G/SCM/N/220/IND
 Page 13NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TERRI TORY:  WEST BENGAL (STATE)  
 
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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Vessel Boat 
Construction To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government of 
W. Bengal  Financial 
Assistance 55.43 10.50 40.10 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. Operating Cost 
subsidies 
Fuel To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government of 
W. Bengal Financial 
Assistance 12.00 12.00 --- To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
03. Any other 
subsidies To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government of 
W. Bengal Financial 
Assistance 1.00 2.50 --- To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
04. Marine 
Fisheries Infrastructure To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure Centrally Sponsored 
Scheme Investment --- 109.50 150.00 Port Infrastructure ---- 
    TOTAL 68.43 134.50 190.10    
  G/SCM/N/220/IND 
Page 14 NAME OF THE STATE /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 
 2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010
(Rs. in 
million) 
1. Supply of fishing 
inputs such as fishing hooks, lines, sinkers, 
floats, nylon twine, 
nylon webbing, coal tar, salt, swivel etc. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
Assistance0.62 2.10 3.28 To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative Society/Tribal Cooperative 
Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
2. Purchase of fish 
transport vehicle and tricycle To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
AssistanceNil Nil 1.40 To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative Society/Tribal Cooperative 
Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
3. Renovation of 
ponds/tanks to take 
up fresh water fish 
culture To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
Assistance0.26 0.14 Nil To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative 
Society/Tribal Cooperative 
Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
4. Renovation of kutcha, 
semi-pucca house and replacement of roof/ 
sheeting material with 
aluminum asbestos. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
Assistance0.10 Nil NIL To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative Society/Tribal Cooperative 
Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
5. Financial Assistance 
for loss of fishing 
implements, craft and 
gear due to natural calamities To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
Assistance0.03 0.09 Nil To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative 
Society/Tribal Cooperative 
Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
  
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6. Supply of 
Inboard/Outboard 
engines To protect & secure 
the livelihood of 
traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
Assistance0.04 Nil Nil To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative 
Society/Tribal Cooperative 
Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
7.  Supply of deep 
freezer on 50% subsidy of fishermen tribes. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
AssistanceNil Nil 0.65 To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative Society/Tribal Cooperative Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
8. Supply of insulated 
ice boxes on 50% subsidy to 
Fishermen/tribes. To protect & secure 
the livelihood of traditional and poor 
fishing communities.  State Government of 
Andaman & Nicobar Financial 
Assistance Nil Nil 1.48 To the poor fisherman/
tribes/Fisheries Cooperative Society/Tribal Cooperative 
Society 
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
 
    TOTAL 1.06 2.33 6.82   
  
  G/SCM/N/220/IND 
Page 16 NAME OF THE STATE /UNION TERRITORY:  DAMAN & DIU (UT) 
 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
S. No. Title of the 
Programme Policy Objectives/ and or 
purpose of the Subsidy Background & 
Authority for the 
Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. (a) Vessel/Boat 
Construction To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   U.T. 
Administration of 
Daman & Diu Financial 
Assistance 0.04 0.05 0.06 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (b) Motorization of 
Craft To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities.   U.T. 
Administration of 
Daman & Diu Financial 
Assistance 0.40 --- 0.60 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. Operating Costs 
Subsidies such as 
(a) Fuel To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   U.T. 
Administration of 
Daman & Diu Rebate 6.83 
 8.98 
 --- 
 To the poor fishermen.  
Rebate Ongoing 
 (b) Ice and bait To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   U.T. 
Administration of 
Daman & Diu Financial 
Assistance Nil  
 Nil Nil To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (c) Personnel, social 
charges, insurance To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities.   U.T. 
Administration of 
Daman & Diu Financial 
Assistance 0.16 
 
 0.34 
 
 0.34 
 
 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (d) Gear and at-Sea 
Support To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   U.T. 
Administration of 
Daman & Diu Financial 
Assistance Nets:- 0.16 
Safety:  0.69 0.14 
0.62 0.14 
1.13 To the poor fishermen.  
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (e) Subsidies for 
landing, handling or in-or near port processing activities. 
(loading and 
unloading) To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   U.T. 
Administration of 
Daman & Diu Investment 1.01 1.24 1.37 To the poor fishermen.  
Investment Ongoing 
03. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure Centrally 
Sponsored Scheme Investment --- 9.55 8.00 Port Infrastructure ---- 
    TOTAL 9.30 20.95 11.66    
   G/SCM/N/220/IND
 Page 17NAME OF THE STATE /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 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. (a) Vessel /Boat 
construction To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Puducherry (UT)Financial 
Assistance 1.10 
 Nil 1.06 
 To the fishermen for the 
development of marine fisheries.
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (b) Repair To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Puducherry (UT)Financial 
Assistance 2.78 2.80 3.05 To the fishermen for the 
development of marine fisheries.
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (c) Modernization To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and 
poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Puducherry (UT)Financial 
Assistance 2.50 3.00 2.75 To the fishermen for the 
development of marine fisheries.
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
02. Operating costs 
subsidies such as 
(a) Fuel To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Puducherry (UT) Rebate of 
Taxes 6.52 
 5.09 
 13.17 
 To the fishermen for the 
development of marine fisheries.
Rebate of Taxes Ongoing 
 (b) personnel, 
social charges, insurance  To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Puducherry (UT)Financial 
Assistance 0.09 
 0.15 
 0.04 
 To the fishermen for the 
development of marine fisheries.
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 (c) Subsidies for 
landing, handling or in-or near port 
processing  
activities To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Puducherry (UT)Investment 7.60 6.80 7.60 To the fishermen for the 
development of marine fisheries.
Investment Ongoing 
03. Any other 
subsidy To protect & secure the 
livelihood of traditional and poor fishing communities.   State Government 
of Puducherry (UT)Financial 
Assistance 1.31 --- --- To the fishermen for the 
development of marine fisheries.
Financial Assistance Ongoing 
 
04. Marine Fisheries 
Infrastructure To develop marine fisheries 
infrastructure Centrally 
Sponsored Scheme Investment --- 90.55 0.00 Port Infrastructure ---- 
    TOTAL 21.91 108.40 27.68   
  
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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 for the 
Subsidy Form of 
Subsidy Amount of Subsidy (year-wise) To whom & how 
subsidy is provided Duration 
2007-2008 
(Rs. in 
million) 2008-2009 
(Rs. in 
million) 2009-2010 
(Rs. in 
million) 
01. Modernization To empower the traditional 
fishermen to adopt sustainable 
fishing methods. Under the Authority 
of Central Govt.  Vessel 
Modernization 33.27 72.14 85.14 To the poor fishermen.  
Vessel Modernization Ongoing 
02. Any other 
subsidy 
a. Subsidized 
distribution of 
Insulated fish Boxes to 
fishing vessels To support the traditional 
fishermen to adopt sustainable 
fishing methods. Under the Authority 
of Central Govt. Subsidized 
distribution of 
insulated fish 
Boxes to 
fishing vessels 2.67 2.22 0.63 To the poor fishermen. 
Subsidized distribution 
of insulated fish Boxes 
to fishing vessels Ongoing 
    TOTAL 35.95 74.36 85.77   
 
 
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