Grant of Subsidy for Procurement of Vehicle
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Grant of Subsidy for Procurement of Vehicle" aims to facilitate the quick transportation of fish catches from landing centers to marketing places, thereby preventing/minimizing spoilage of fish. It provides a 50% subsidy for the procurement of specified vehicles.

Benefits:
- 50% subsidy for the purchase of auto goods carrier up to 1-ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹75,000).
- 50% subsidy for the purchase of a mini truck with 1-3 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹1,50,000).
- 50% subsidy for the purchase of a mini lorry with 3-5 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹3,50,000).
- 50% subsidy for the purchase of an insulated fish van with 5-10 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹5,00,000).
- 50% subsidy for the purchase of a moped with an insulated ice-box (maximum subsidy of ₹15,000).
- 50% subsidy for the purchase of engine spares for boats (maximum subsidy of ₹2,000 per boat per annum).

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> **Mode of Disbursement**

The subsidy amount will be released to the bank and credited to the account of the beneficiary for whom the loan amount was sanctioned by the bank.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should belong to the fishermen&#39;s community and must be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by domicile or birth.
- The applicant&#39;s age should not be less than 18 years old or more than 50 years of age.
- The applicant should not have availed the benefit of a loan/subsidy under the scheme earlier for the purpose for which the subsidy is sought.
- The applicant should be a member of a Fishermen Cooperative Society and should not have any overdue with the society/department.
- The applicant should possess a driving license issued by the Transport Authority for driving a moped/auto goods carrier or transport vehicle.
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/Government undertakings/Societies either on a regular/part-time or temporary basis.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare.
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Loan Sanction Order From the Bank.
Quotation From the Dealer for the Vehicle.
Driving License and Badge for Driving Moped/auto Goods Carrier or Transport Vehicle.
Purchase Invoice Copies and Rc Book for Vehicle Verification.
Copies of Mortgage Documents in Respect of the Beneficiary for Official Record.