Annual Insurance Premium for Boat Owners
The scheme offers a subsidy for boat owners in Puducherry to support their annual insurance premiums.
Key facts
| Benefit | 50% subsidy on annual insurance premium, max ₹20,000 per boat |
|---|---|
| Who | Fishermen and fish traders aged 23-60 |
| How paid | Yearly subsidy |
| Implemented by | Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Puducherry |
| Application window | Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal |
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive a subsidy of 50% on their annual insurance premium for their registered mechanized boats, up to a maximum of ₹20,000 per boat.
Who can apply
- Age 23–60
- For: fisherman, fish trader
- Resident of Puducherry
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- no family member in government service
- poor household
Applicants must be between 23 and 60 years old, engaged in fishing or fish trading, and residents of Puducherry for at least five years. They should not be income tax payers, government employees, or have family members in government service, and must not have any outstanding dues to the Department or Fishermen Co-operative Societies.
Who is not eligible
- Income tax payers
- Government employees
- Family members in government service
- Recipients of Old Age Pension
- Individuals with outstanding dues
How to apply
Applications must be submitted in person at the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare office.
- Visit the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare office.
- Request the application form from the concerned authority.
- Complete the application form and attach required documents.
- Submit the application form along with documents to the authority.
- Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of submission.
Documents required
- Passport Sized Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Election Photo Identity Card
- Ration Card
- Birth Certificate
- Membership Certificate from Fishermen Co-operative Society
- Document attesting full-time engagement in fishing or fish trade
- Residence Certificate
- Enrollment certificate as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society
- Declaration of not being a recipient of Old Age Pension
- Declaration of not being employed in Government
- Declaration certifying no outstanding dues
- Proof of Possession of the Registered Mechanized Boat
- Proof of Insurance of the Boat
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Application rejected | Ensure all mandatory documents are submitted and that there are no outstanding dues to the Department or Fishermen Co-operative Societies. |
| Payment not received | Check with the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare for the status of your application and ensure you have a receipt of submission. |
Frequently asked questions
Can a person engaged in fish trade qualify for subsidies?
Yes, individuals involved in fishing or fish trading are eligible for subsidies.
Can applicants with outstanding dues qualify for subsidies?
No, applicants must not have any outstanding dues to qualify for the subsidy.
What is the maximum annual subsidy provided for boat insurance?
The maximum subsidy is 50% of the insurance premium, capped at ₹20,000 per boat.
What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must be between 23 and 60 years old to be eligible for the subsidy.
How long does it take to shortlist eligible beneficiaries?
Eligible beneficiaries are typically shortlisted within 60 days from the start of the field inquiry.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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