The directorate of fisheries has launched a scheme for traditional fishermen of Goa to purchase stake nets and its accessories. The beneficiaries can avail of the scheme after every three years. The beneficiary belonging to the general category is eligible for a grant of 50% subsidy limited to Rs 30,000 on a unit cost of Rs 60,000 (excluding GST). The beneficiary belonging to the women’s category, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, is eligible for the grant of 60% subsidy limited to Rs 36,000 on a unit cost of Rs 60,000 (excluding GST). The beneficiary shall possess valid stake allotment permission issued by the department of fisheries to avail of the scheme. Fishing stake refers to a trap for catching fish which is fixed in the river bed in a creek, canal, river or sea. It is one of the traditional methods of catching fish in Goa.
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