Applications undergo field inquiry by an officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Fisheries, with verification and recommendations by the scheme implementing officer, typically an Assistant Director or Deputy Director of Fisheries.

Yes, eligible applicants should not be employed in Government, Government Undertakings, or Fishermen Co-operative Society at the time of application.

The Committee, headed by the Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, is responsible for selecting beneficiaries based on shortlisted eligible applicants, ensuring a fair and transparent process.

The Committee includes the Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Joint Director, Deputy Director (Welfare), Secretary of Puducherry State Fishermen Co-operative Federation Limited, and Deputy Director (Mechanisation).

Eligible beneficiaries are shortlisted within 60 days from the commencement of field inquiry work, ensuring a prompt and efficient selection process.

No, applicants must be below the age of 60 to be eligible for subsidies and grants under these rules.

Yes, individuals engaged in fishing or fish trade occupations, including fish traders, are eligible for subsidies under these rules.

No, applicants must not have any outstanding dues to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of application to be eligible for subsidies.

The financial grant for reactivation is ₹5,000 per boat, and it is subject to revision upon government approval.

The grant is applicable to wooden/steel and fiber-reinforced plastic mechanized boats, with ₹10,000 and ₹5,000 amounts respectively.

The Committee includes the Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Joint Director, Deputy Director (Welfare), Secretary of Puducherry State Fishermen Co-operative Federation Limited, and Deputy Director (Mechanisation).