Details
“Natural Calamity Relief to Fishermen
of State” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa.
Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the active fishermen
who contribute to the Fishermen Corpus Relief Fund, whose fishing vessels are
damaged or lost due to natural calamities. The applications are accepted only
in offline mode.
Benefits
Death/Disability
Loss of Life/Total Disability While
Fishing in Sea/River:
₹5,00,000 in Case of Loss of Life/Total Disability on Production of the
Required Documents.
Loss/Damage to Fishing Canoe
Partial Damage of Fishing Canoe: Actual Value, as Assessed by an
Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹1,00,000.
Total Loss/Damage of Canoe With OBM: Actual Value, as Assessed by an
Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹2,00,000.
Loss/Damage to Fishing Vessel
1 to 4-cylinder Fishing Vessel: Actual Value, as Assessed by an
Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹7,00,000.
6 to 8-cylinder Fishing Vessel: Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized
Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹10,00,000.
Loss/Damage to Fishing Nets
Gill Nets: Actual Value, as Assessed by
Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to
₹50,000/-
Rampon Nets: Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized
Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹1,00,000/-
Trawl Net: Actual Value, as Assessed by
Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to
₹50,000/-
Purseine Net: Actual Value, as Assessed by
Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to
₹5,00,000/-
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a Fisherman.
- The applicant should have been contributing to the Fishermen Corpus Relief Fund.
- The applicant's non-motorized/motorized canoe and mechanized fishing vessel/trawler should be registered with the Department of Fisheries.
- The applicant's fishing vessels, including engines, motors, and fishing vessels, should have been damaged or lost due to natural calamities like floods, cyclones, tsunamis, and accidental fire.
- The applicant should not be a defaulter of the department.
- The applicant's loss or damage should be verified by the competent authority.
Application Process
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take
print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all
the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if
required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if
required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed
application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the
Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa -
403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department
of Fisheries.
NOTE: The claim should be submitted within
one week of the incident.
Grievance Redressal
Any dissatisfaction or complaint
about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's
Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link
dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action
taken will be communicated within 30 days.
Documents Required
1) Photograph of the Applicant
2) Copy of the Vessel Registration
Certificate
3) Copy of the Updated Fishing
License Certificate
4) Copy of the Updated Fishing Net
Licence
5) Copy of Updated Fishing Netbook.
6) Copy of Biometric Card/temporary
ID Card
7) Inspection Report of Registered
Fishing Vessel/ OBM/ Net in Original.
8) Copy of the Bank Passbook Along
With the Mandate Form
9) Statement of Contribution for
Fishermen Corpus Fund by Applicant
10) Post-mortem Report/ Missing
Report/ Death Certificate
11) Panchanama Report
12) FIR Report
13) Copy of the Medical Certificate
14) Copy of Loss Assessment Report
From Authorized Marine Surveyor
15) Copy of the Weather Report From
the Meteorological Department on the Day of Incident Occurred.
NOTE: The missing report/death
certificate/post-mortem report or police report should state that the body of
the victim is not traced/found after one year from the date of the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an applicant submit a claim for
financial assistance beyond one week of the incident, and if so, under what
circumstances?
No, claims must be submitted within
one week of the incident, accompanied by relevant documents and photographs.
What is the maximum financial
assistance provided under the "Natural Calamity Relief to Fishermen of
State" scheme in case of the total loss or damage to a 6 to 8-cylinder
Fishing Vessel?
₹10,00,000, as assessed by an
Authorized Marine Surveyor.
What is the eligibility criterion
regarding the operation of mechanized fishing vessels using trawl-nets during
the ban period?
Applicants found operating mechanized
vessels with trawl-nets during the ban period are not eligible for financial
assistance.
Where can an applicant register a
complaint or dissatisfaction with the services provided?
Complaints can be registered with the
Department's Grievance Redressal Officer or via email at dir-fish.goa@nic.in.
What is the contact information for
the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa?
Tel: (O) 2224838, Tel: (Dir) 2227780;
Fax: (0832)2231049, Email: dir-fish.goa@nic.in, Website:
www.fisheries.goa.gov.in.
What are the types of fishing nets
covered under the scheme, and what is the financial limit for each type?
Gill Nets: ₹50,000, Rampon Nets:
₹1,00,000, Trawl Net: ₹50,000, Purseine Net: ₹5,00,000.
Is there a deadline for submitting
applications under this scheme?
No, there is no specific deadline for
submitting applications.
What is the mode of application for
the scheme, and is there an application fee?
The application mode is offline, and
there is no application fee.
Is financial assistance provided for
loss or damage due to accidental fire, and what is the maximum limit?
Yes, financial assistance is provided.
The limit varies based on the type of damage, e.g., Fishing Vessel: ₹7,00,000
for 1 to 4-cylinder vessels.
Are there any restrictions on the
type of calamities covered by the scheme?
The scheme covers natural calamities
like floods, cyclones, tsunamis, and accidental fire.
What actions can disqualify an
applicant from receiving financial assistance?
Operating mechanized vessels with
trawl-nets during the ban period and being a defaulter of the department can
disqualify an applicant.
What specific reports are required in
case of a death claim, and within what timeframe should they be submitted?
Reports such as missing report/death
certificate/post-mortem report or police report should be submitted within one
year from the incident date.
Sources And References
Citizen's Charter CLICK HERE
Official Gazette CLICK HERE
Application Form CLICK HERE
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