The Department's website is https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/, and guidelines are available at https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CitizenCharter-2.pdf.

Any dissatisfaction or complaint can be registered with the Grievance Redressal Officer or emailed to dir-fish.goa@nic.in. The response will be communicated within 30 days.

The unit cost of the Outboard Motor is ₹60,000 (excluding GST).

No, applications are accepted only in offline mode.

The filled form and documents should be submitted to the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or at the BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department.

The applicant should be a traditional fisherman, a resident of Goa, and have a registered Fishing Canoe with the Department of Captain of Ports, Government of Goa.

The subsidy for SC/ST/Woman Category is 60%, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).

Yes, the applicant should request the prescribed format from the department by paying ₹50.

The contact details are Tel: (O) 2224838 Tel: (Dir) 2227780; Fax: (0832)2231049, Email: dir-fish.goa@nic.in.

Yes, the fishing canoe should be below 26 feet in length.

The VRC can be obtained from the Captain of Ports or the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa.

No, the subsidy is limited to 50% of the unit cost for the General Category and 60% for SC/ST/Woman Category.

Yes, a copy of the Aadhaar Card is required for the application.

No, applicants must be residents of Goa to be eligible.

No, the scheme allows application every 5 years with no provision for extension.

The Department of Fisheries verifies the Caste Certificate/Professional Certificate during the application process.