The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to fishermen owning small boats with Outboard Motors (OBM) by subsidizing the cost of kerosene or petrol.
₹50
Assistance under the scheme:
| Name of Component | Standard of Assistance | Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits |
| Assistance on the purchase of Kerosene/Petrol | Maximum assistance of ₹50/- per liter | Benefits are available as per the prescribed quota throughout the year. |
The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant must be a fisherman.
The applicant must be a Kerosene Card holder.
The applicant must own a small boat operated by an Outboard Motor (OBM).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Step 1: Fishermen must purchase kerosene or petrol from government-approved fuel stations Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited (G.F.C.C.A. Ltd.).
Step 2: Collect original bills of purchase.
Step 3: Submit an application along with the required documents to the concerned district office.
