MMKY-Financial Assistance for New Boat, Engine, and Net
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The State plan scheme “MMKY-Financial Assistance for New Boat, Engine, and Net” was launched by the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha in order to increase the marine fish production and to enhance incomes and livelihoods of the marine fishers.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria of the beneficiary: 1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Odisha and must possess identity and residential proof including an Aadhaar Card. 1. The beneficiary should have a Bank Account in his/her name in the State of Odisha. 1. The beneficiary should have QR Coded Aadhaar Card. 1. The beneficiary should not have received any financial assistance from Government /any Agency towards the purchase of any new boat/engine in the last 5 Years (the beneficiary should not have availed subsidy after 1st April 2018) and net in the last 3 Years (the beneficiary should not have availed subsidy after 1st April 2020). 1. While availing subsidy, the beneficiary family will be considered instead of individual members of the family. One beneficiary family should not be provided with multiple benefits under one particular scheme. A family will not be eligible for subsidy under the same scheme if any of its members have received a subsidy during the last three years.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Registration Process: Step 01: The applicant interested to avail of the subsidy shall applying the Go-Sugam Portal through a registration process submitting requisite documents. Step 02: Visit the official website: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home" nis:value=https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home nis:enabled=true/> Step 03: Click on “Apply” and then click on “Register Now”. Step 04: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email, Mobile Number, Address, and Password) and click on "Register". The login credentials will be sent to your registered Email ID / Mobile Number. > Application Process: Step 01: Visit the official website: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home" nis:value=https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: Click on “Scheme & Services” and then select the scheme by its name. Step 03: Click “Apply” and login. <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/citizen-portal/login" nis:value=https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/citizen-portal/login nis:enabled=true/> Step 04: On the application page, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the appropriate file size and file type. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will get an Application Reference ID. > Check Application Status: Step 01: Click on the “Track Status” link on the menu. Step 02: Enter the Application ID or Mobile Number to get the application status.
Required Documents
- A copy of the Photo ID Card
- Passport size photograph
- A copy of the Caste/category certificate, if applicable
- A copy of the QR Aadhaar card
- Bank account details/first-page bank passbook
- Any other relevant documents, as required
FAQs
What is 'MMKY-Financial Assistance for New Boat, Engine, and Net' Scheme?
The MMKY-Financial Assistance for New Boat, Engine, and Net Scheme is a part of the Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana (MMKY) initiated by the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to increase the marine fish production and to enhance the incomes and livelihoods of the marine fishers.
What are the key objectives of the scheme?
The primary objectives of the scheme include: • To support the Coastal communities by provision of new wooden/FRP Boat, Engine and purchase of new fishing net. • To increase the marine fish production in the state. • To increase the income and to improve the welfare of coastal communities in the State.
Who implements the Scheme?
The scheme shall be implemented by the Additional Fisheries Officers (Marine)/District Fisheries Officer (B&T), Balugaon for marine fishing in the coastal districts of Odisha.
What is the area of operation for the scheme?
The Scheme operates in the coastal districts of Odisha.
Can an individual receive financial assistance for more than one unit under the Scheme?
No, financial assistance is limited to one unit, which includes a boat with engine and net, per individual beneficiary.
Is the procurement of a fishing boat mandatory under the scheme?
Yes, the procurement of a fishing boat is mandatory under the MMKY-Financial Assistance Scheme.
What is the subsidy percentage under the scheme, and does it vary for different categories?
The back-ended subsidy is limited to 60% for SC/ST/Women/PWD/Transgender beneficiaries and 40% for the General category.
How will the subsidy amount be disbursed to the beneficiaries?
The subsidy amount will be released directly to the Aadhaar linked Bank Account of the beneficiary.
Who is eligible to benefit from the Scheme?
To be eligible for the scheme, the beneficiary must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a resident of Odisha. 2. Possess identity and residential proof, including an Aadhaar Card. 3. Have a bank account in their name in the State of Odisha. 4. Possess a QR-coded Aadhaar Card.
Can beneficiaries outside Odisha avail themselves of the Scheme?
No, beneficiaries must be residents of Odisha to be eligible for the scheme.
Can a beneficiary who received financial assistance for a boat or engine within the last five years still apply for the scheme?
No, the beneficiary should not have received any financial assistance from the Government /any Agency towards the purchase of any new boat/engine in the last 5 Years (the beneficiary should not have availed of subsidy after 1st April 2018) and net in the last 3 Years (the beneficiary should not have availed subsidy after 1st April 2020).
How is the term "beneficiary family" defined under the eligibility criteria?
While availing subsidy, beneficiary family will be considered instead of individual member of family. One beneficiary family should not be provided with multiple benefits under one particular scheme. A family will not be eligible for subsidy under the same scheme if any of its members has got subsidy during last three years.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
The fishermen interested to avail of the subsidy shall apply Go-Sugam Portal through a registration process submitting requisite documents. In case the difficulty is encountered in online mode, he/she can submit the application in offline mode through the AFO ME unit in the prescribed format (Annexure--I) to the respective Additional Fisheries Officers (Marine) / DFO (B&T), Balugaon.