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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fisheries.goa.gov.in |
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.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹10L accident insurance + diesel subsidy + lean season saving relief for licensed Goa fishermen. The scheme was launched in 2005 and is implemented by the Government of Goa.
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
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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
Apply directly on the official Goa government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at Fisheries Department GoaFrequently Asked Questions — Goa Fishermen Welfare Scheme
Common Questions About Goa Government Schemes
Goa Ladli Laxmi Yojana mein kaun apply kar sakta hai?+
Goa mein janam lene wali har ladki ke liye apply kiya ja sakta hai. Kam se kam ek parent 15 saal se Goa ka resident hona chahiye. Janam ke 1 saal ke andar application submit karni hogi.
₹1 lakh FD kab milega beti ko?+
FD 18 saal ki umar par mature hogi — provided the girl has completed her schooling (minimum Class 10). She needs to present a school completion certificate to claim the maturity amount.
Goa Griha Aadhar scheme ki eligibility kya hai?+
18+ years ki Goa resident (15+ saal se), homemaker (paid employment mein nahi), Aadhaar-linked bank account. Self-declaration ki zarurat hai ki woh kisi government ya private job mein nahi hain.
क्या part-time काम करने वाली महिला Griha Aadhar के लिए eligible है?+
अगर महिला किसी paid/salaried employment में है — full time या part time — तो वह eligible नहीं है। केवल वे महिलाएं eligible हैं जो homemaker हैं और किसी से salary/wages नहीं ले रहीं। Latest guidelines के लिए WCD Goa office confirm करें।
DSSS Goa mein kitna paisa milta hai?+
₹2,500 per month directly bank account mein DBT se. Senior citizens (60+), persons with disability (40%+), and widows eligible hain. Goa mein 15 saal domicile zaruri hai.
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