No, the original VAT bill must be submitted by the applicant from the authorized dealer to claim the subsidy.

For SC/ST Category, the subsidy is 50%, limited to ₹40,000.

Register complaints with the Departments Grievance Redressal Officer or through the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in.

The fishing net cannot be sold, leased, or transferred for five years from the date of its purchase.

No, the application form and documents must be submitted physically to the Directorate of Fisheries or specified sub-offices.

They conduct inspections and provide an inspection report with photographs of the Fishing Canoe, Net, and its Accessories as per the specified format.

The applicant must inform the concerned authority at the Directorate of Fisheries promptly about any change in residential address.

There is no income criteria for this scheme.

The entire application process is entirely free of cost. There are no application fees.

The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Yes, possession of a valid bank account is a mandatory requirement for participation in this scheme.