Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 14: The Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration is implementing a subsidy programme, ‘Supply of Fishing Inputs- Essential Fishery Requisite’ under the UT Plan Scheme – for the bonafide fishermen of A&N Islands. The pattern of subsidy and eligibility criteria for the programme of the scheme are as under: –
| Pattern | of | Subsidy | for | Pattern | of | Subsidy | for | ||
| Non-Tribal Category | Tribal Category | ||||||||
| 50% of the unit cost with a ceiling of Rs.1500/- per non-motorized Fishing Boat and Rs.3000/- per Motorized Fishing Boats. | 75% of the unit cost with a ceiling of Rs.2200/- per non-motorized Fishing Boat and Rs.4300/- per Motorized Fishing Boats. | ||||||||
| Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant should be a bonafide fisherman/Tribe of A & N Islands possessing registered non-motorized / motorized fishing craft and holding a valid fishing license for two consecutive years including the current year. |
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Applications are invited from bonafide fishermen of Municipal and Tribal areas interested in the procurement of fishing inputs- ‘Essential fishery requisite’ during 2026-27. Application form and detailed terms & conditions of the scheme can be obtained from the Directorate of Fisheries / Zonal Fisheries Offices (N&M Andaman/South Andaman/Nicobar) and nearest Fisheries Sub Stations. The applications completed in all respect should reach the nearest Fisheries Zonal Office / Sub – Stations on or before 30/10/2026. The prescribed form is also available in the Official website of A&N Administration (https://anifisheries.andamannicobar.gov.in).
