What is Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme?
Goa Fisheries Department provides comprehensive welfare for marine fishermen in Goa: ₹10 lakh group accident insurance (at just ₹1 premium per year — government funded), diesel subsidy on fishing boats, saving-cum-relief scheme (₹800/month contribution + government bonus during lean season), boat/net repair assistance, and Kisan Credit Card (KCC) equivalent for fishermen. Around 40,000 licensed fishermen in Goa are eligible. Administered by Fisheries Department, Goa at fisheries.goa.gov.in.
Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme 2026 — ₹10L Insurance + Boat Subsidy + Saving Scheme | goa.gov.in/fisheries |
| State | Goa (गोवा) |
| Launched By | Government of Goa |
| Launch Year | 2005 |
| Benefit | ₹10L accident insurance + diesel subsidy + lean season saving relief for licensed Goa fishermen |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Beneficiaries | 40,000+ licensed fishermen in Goa |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fisheries.goa.gov.in |
गोवा मत्स्य विभाग मछुआरों को: ₹10 लाख समूह दुर्घटना बीमा (₹1 प्रीमियम पर — सरकार funded), डीजल सब्सिडी, बचत-सह-राहत योजना (lean season में सहायता), नाव/जाल मरम्मत सहायता। 40,000+ लाइसेंसी मछुआरे। fisheries.goa.gov.in पर।
₹10 लाख दुर्घटना बीमा + डीजल सब्सिडी + lean season saving relief — गोवा के लाइसेंसी मछुआरे
गोंय मत्स्य विभाग कोळ्यांक ₹10 लाख समूह अपघात विमो, डिझेल अनुदान, lean season मदत आनी नाव/जाळ दुरुस्ती साहाय्य दिता. fisheries.goa.gov.in वयर नोंदणी करा.
📌 फायदा: ₹10 लाख अपघात विमो + डिझेल अनुदान + lean season saving relief.
पात्रता:
गोंय licensed कोळी, 15+ वर्सां domicile, fishing vessel license, Aadhaar-linked bank account.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
fisheries.goa.gov.in → Fisherman Identity Card → insurance + diesel subsidy enrollment forms → Fisheries Office मध्ये जमा करा.
Benefits of Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme
✅ ₹10L accident insurance + diesel subsidy + lean season saving relief for licensed Goa fishermen
₹10 लाख दुर्घटना बीमा + डीजल सब्सिडी + lean season saving relief — गोवा के लाइसेंसी मछुआरे
Who is Eligible for Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme?
- ✓ Licensed marine fisherman registered with Fisheries Department, Goa
- ✓ Goa resident for minimum 15 years
- ✓ Active fishing with valid fishing vessel license or crew identity card
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account
- ✓ Not engaged in any other full-time employment
Documents Required for Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme
How to Apply for Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme Online?
- 1fisheries.goa.gov.in पर जाएं या नजदीकी Fisheries Department Office (Panaji / Margao / Vasco) में जाएं
- 2Fisherman registration / renewal करें — Fisherman Identity Card प्राप्त करें
- 3Group Accident Insurance, Diesel Subsidy, Saving-cum-Relief Scheme के लिए separate enrollment forms भरें
- 4Fishing vessel license, Aadhaar, domicile certificate, bank passbook जमा करें
- 5Verification के बाद benefits activate होंगे — diesel subsidy fuel depots पर; insurance certificate मिलेगा
Official Government Portal — Goa
Use fisheries.goa.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 Apply at Fisheries Department Goa