ON GOING SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE SCHEMES

 

Name of the Scheme Objective Quantum of subsidy Application forms
I.       EXPORT   PRODUCTION - CAPTURE FISHERIES

1

Installation of Turtle Excluder Devises (TED) in fishing trawlers.

To protect Turtles during fishing as a conservation measure.

Supply of TED free of cost to mechanized trawlers

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2

Financial assistance for installation of Fish Finders, GPS, RT and installation of insulated / refrigerated Fish Hold, Refrigerated Sea Water system (RSW) and Ice making machine on board mechanized fishing vessels.

To encourage mechanized fishing vessel owners to go for multi day fishing in off shore area as also for better preservation of catch for export purpose.

30% of the cost of eligible items subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakh per owner of fishing vessel.

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3

Financial assistance for the conversion of existing fishing vessels to Tuna long liners

To encourage the fishing vessel owners for harvesting  deep sea tuna by diversified fishing using mono filament long line system.

The amount of assistance under the scheme will be limited to 50% of the cost of the monofilament long line system, related equipment and conversion charges (including installation charges) subject to a maximum of Rs.7.50 lakh for fishing vessels of OAL   less than 20 mtr. and Rs.15 lakh for deep sea fishing vessels of OAL more than 20 mtr. 

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4

Grant from Ministry of Food Processing Industries for setting up new processing plant/ pre-processing plant or modernization of existing processing / pre-processing plant.

To encourage modernization of existing units or to set up new units.

Grant to the extend of 25% of cost of the Technical, civil work and machinery limited to Rs.50 lakh in the case of units in general area and 30% of the cost limited to Rs.75 lakh in the case of difficult areas.

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II.       EXPORT PRODUCTION  - CULTURE FISHERIES.
5 Financial assistance for New Farm development in undeveloped areas. Assistance is given to shrimp scampi farmers for setting up of new farms for augmenting production. 25% of the capital cost or @ Rs.50,000/ha Water Spread Area.  A farmer is eligible to avail maximum subsidy of Rs.2.50 lakh for developing shrimp/scampi farms in 5.00 ha. water spread area. Download application
6 Promotion of commercial hatcheries for seed production of exportable species. Assistance for setting up hatcheries for production of healthy and quality seeds for aquaculture.

(a) 25% of capital cost to the maximum of Rs.3.00 lakh/ hatchery/ for a small-scale hatchery of 10 to 30 million post larvae production capacity. 

(b) 25% of capital cost to the maximum of Rs.6.00 lakh / hatchery / for a medium scale hatchery of 30 million and above post larvae production capacity.		 Download application
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 (a) Financial assistance for establishment of effluent treatment system (ETP) in shrimp farms. ETS is mandatory for shrimp farms above 5 ha water area. Hence, this scheme was introduced to assist farmers to set up ETS in their farms. 25% of the capital cost or Rs.1.5 lakh whichever is less per unit of 5 ha area, subject to Rs.6.00 lakh per beneficiary. Download application
(b) Financial assistance for establishment of effluent treatment system (ETP) in shrimp hatchery. ETS hatchery also considered mandatory in pollution point of view and hence the scheme was introduced to assist hatchery operators to set up ETS. 25% of the capital cost subject to maximum of Rs.1.5 lakh per unit (One unit per hatchery). Download application
8 Development assistance for setting up of PCR labs in private hatcheries/ Pvt. Lab To ensure quality of shrimp seed PCR labs are required in hatcheries. Hence, this scheme was introduced to screen any viral infection in seeds/brooders. 50% of capital cost to the maximum of Rs.5.00 lakh per unit. Download application
9 Financial assistance to set up chill room facilities in shrimp farming areas. In order to help the farmers to market their produce in fresh condition for obtaining better prices, this scheme was introduced. 25% of the cost of establishment subject to a maximum of Rs.3.00 lakh per beneficiary. Download application
10 Financial assistance for purchase of water quality testing equipment. To help the farmers for better management of their farms, this scheme envisages to extend financial assistance for purchase of water quality testing equipment. 25% of the cost of the water testing kits/equipment subject to maximum of Rs.30,000/- per beneficiary.. Download application
11 Registration of Aquaculture Societies For adoption of BMPs and Code of Practices for sustainable shrimp farming for sector wide management of aquaculture farms. 50% of the estimated cost subject to a maximum of Rs.5.00 lakh for setting up of office, ware house/auction hall, common facility etc., Laboratory facilities, Hiring technicians, training farmers/technical personnel and methodology for promoting environmentally sound farming. Download application
III.      INDUCTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY, MODERNIZATION OF PROCESSING FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
12 Subsidy for acquisition of machinery for tuna cannery / processing of value added tuna product To assist seafood processors to set up tuna cannery / processing facilities for value added tuna products 25% of the cost of machinery & equipment subject to a maximum of Rs.65.25 lakh Download application
13 Subsidy for automatic flake/chip tube ice making machine To assist seafood processors to install machines for production of quality ice required for in-plant use. 25% of the cost of the machine subject to a maximum of Rs. 2.25 lakh.  The assistance would be available for maximum of two-flake ice making machine.  Maximum eligible subsidy per processing plant under the scheme is Rs.4.5 lakh. Download application
14 Subsidy for upgrading deficient cold storage To enable seafood processors to upgrade their storage so as to maintain optimum temperature 25% for improving insulation and 25% for upgrading the existing diffusers, subject to a maximum of Rs. 3.50 lakh   (eligible for two existing units up to Rs.7.00 lakh maximum). Download application
15 Assistance for establishment of Chill Room facility in seafood processing plants To assist seafood processors to set up Chill Room facilities in their processing plants for preserving the quality of the raw material at proper temperature starting from harvest till processing.

25% of the costs of establishment of Chill Room facility subject to a maximum of Rs.3.00 lakh per chill room and the assistance would be available for a maximum of two Chill Rooms in a plant. Maximum eligible subsidy per processing plant under the scheme is Rs.6.00 lakh.

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16 Financial support for acquisition of Refrigerated Truck/Containers To encourage seafood processors to acquire Refrigerated Trucks/ containers for transportation of raw material/ finished products. 25% of the cost of Refrigerated Truck/ container, subject to a maximum of Rs.3.50 lakh Download application
17 Financial assistance for setting up large Cold Storages To encourage individuals to establish Cold Storages for keep the surplus seafood. 25% of the cost of cold storage subject to the maximum of Rs.60 lakh.  Download application
18 Assistance for the setting up of new/ modern ice plants/ renovation of existing ice plants. For ensuring quality ice for fish preservation. A maximum of Rs.22 lakh for new units and Rs.12 lakh for renovation. Download application
19 Subsidized distribution of insulated fish boxes For proper preservation of raw materials in iced condition on board fishing vessel, in shrimp farms, peeling sheds and processing plants

Moulded synthetic insulated fish boxes of various capacity are distributed at 50% subsidy:

Category                          Max                             Amount of subsidy 
in (rupees) 
per unit

1. Small mechanized boat/country 
craft (less than 32 ft. OAL)                           4500

2. Mechanized boat 
owners (Above32 ft. OAL)                          15000

3. Peeling shed/
pre-processing
plant                                                                  50000

4. Processing plant                         100000

5. Shrimp farmers 5 ha. 
& less                         35000

6. Shrimp farmers above 
5 ha.                          50000

7. Fresh/Chilled Fish     Handling Centres                     100000

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20 Subsidy for generator sets To assist the seafood processing units to have captive power as a stand by arrangement. 25% of the cost of generator set or Rs.2.50 lakh whichever is less.` Download application
21 Assistance for installation of Water Purification System in seafood processing plants. To assist seafood processors to establish suitable Water Purification System in their processing plants for achieving equivalency to EU/GOI norms with regard to water quality. 25% of the cost of installation Water Purification System subject to a maximum of Rs.7.50 lakh per unit. Download application
22 Assistance for setting up of Effluent Treatment Plants in seafood processing plants. To encourage seafood processors to provide effective Effluent Treatment Plant in their processing units for achieving equivalency to EU/GOI norms. 25% of the cost of setting up of Effluent Treatment Plant subject to a maximum of Rs.7.00 lakh per unit.25% of the cost of setting up of Effluent Treatment Plant subject to a maximum of Rs.7.00 lakh per unit. Download application
23 Interest subsidy assistance for seafood units to facilitate upgradation. To subsidize a part of the interest payable by the plant owners to their bank/financial institutions for the loans availed by them for modernization of their plant to achieve conformity to EU standards. The subsidy eligibility will be restricted to a maximum of 7% of the interest charged by the bank/financial institutions over and above the international interest of 7% or actual rate of interest over and above the international interest i.e. 7% whichever is less subject to a maximum of Rs. 15 lakh. Download application
24 Assistance for establishment of Chill Room facility in seafood processing plants. To assist seafood processors to set up Chill Room facilities in their processing plants for preserving the quality of the raw material at proper temperature starting from harvest till processing. 25% of the costs of establishment of Chill Room facility subject to a maximum of Rs.3.00 lakh per chill room and the assistance would be available for a maximum of two Chill Rooms in a plant. Download application
25 Subsidy for setting up Mini Laboratory. For effective implementation of inprocess quality control. 25% of the cost of mini laboratory subject to a maximum of Rs.1,50,000/- per unit. Download application
26 Assistance to seafood processors for construction / renovation of Captive Pre-processing Centres with upgraded facilities. To bring the pre-processing activities under the control of processors and upgrade the facilities on par with HACCP/EU Regulations. 50% of the cost of eligible expenditure on the above items subject to a maximum of Rs.15 lakh for new construction and 45% of the cost of subject to a maximum of Rs.13.50 lakh for renovation for captive PPCs, which is again linked to the workers capacity and the area of the pre-processing hall. Download application(adv approval)

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27 Financial assistance to pre-processors for construction /renovation of independent pre-processing centres with upgraded facilities. To upgrade the facilities on par with HACCP/EU regulations and thereby improve the handling practices in the entire pre-processing sector. 50% of the cost of eligible expenditure on the above items subject to a maximum of Rs.22 lakh for new construction and 45% of the cost subject to a maximum of Rs.19.8 lakh for renovation for independent PPCs, which is again linked to the workers and the area of the pre-processing hall.  The subsidy is further restricted to maximum limits fixed for individual items.1 Download application(adv approval)

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28 Financial assistance for procurement of quick testing kit for antibiotics. GOI has made mandatory for all EU approved units to procure and install Quick Testing Kit for testing antibiotics residues.  Non-EU units can also procure and install the Quick Testing Kit. The quantum of assistance is 33.3% of the cost of the Microwell Reader and five Test kits as well as other accessories, subject to a maximum of Rs.1 lakh per unit. Download application
29 Assistance for setting up of Ornamental fish Breeding units. To set up small scale ornamental fish breeding unit to enhance the domestic production. 50% of the capital cost for the infrastructure specified, subject to a maximum of Rs.75000/- per unit linked to export. Download application
30 Developmental assistance for Export of Ornamental/ Aquarium fishes. To give a thrust to the export of Ornamental fish from the country and to fetch better unit value realization by competing with our neighboring countries 10% of f.o.b. value of export subject to the ceiling of Rs.3 lakh per exporter per year. Download application
IV.      MARKET PROMOTION.
31 Financial Assistance for extending Insurance Coverage to Workers Employed in the Fish Processing Units. The Insurance scheme is envisaged for workers employed in the Seafood Processing Units with a terminal benefit of Rs.50,000 for the insured, medical expenses (hospitalization) reimbursement upto Rs.10,000/- for the insured or his/ her parents or dependants and also to insure house hold articles against calamities either natural or man made upto Rs.20,000/- and for emergency medical evacuation, Rs.2,000/- (maximum).

The premium of the insurance will be paid by the employer, employee and MPEDA in a ratio of 50%, 25% and 25%. 

The annual premium works out to Rs.200/- per worker. 

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