Sri Vijaya Puram | October 22, 2026
The Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has invited applications from bonafide fishermen and tribal communities residing in the municipal and tribal fishing areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for financial assistance under its UT Plan scheme for the financial year 2026–27.
The scheme, titled “Assistance for Purchase of Life Saving Appliances/Fire Fighting Appliances/Navigational Equipment (GPS, VHF, DAT etc.),” aims to provide subsidies for purchasing essential safety and navigational equipment for fishing boats.
Under the scheme, a 50% subsidy on the unit cost will be provided to general fishermen, unemployed youth, local entrepreneurs and fisheries cooperative societies. A 75% subsidy will be available to Scheduled Tribe fishers and tribal cooperative societies. The assistance covers eligible non-motorised, motorised and mechanised fishing boats.
To qualify, applicants must be bonafide fishermen or members of tribal communities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, possess a registered non-motorised, motorised or mechanised fishing craft, and hold a valid fishing licence for two consecutive years, including the current year.
Application forms and detailed guidelines are available at the Directorate of Fisheries, Zonal Fisheries Offices and the nearest Fisheries Sub-Stations. The information can also be accessed through the official website of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration at http://www.andamannicobar.gov.in/.
Completed applications, along with the required documents, must be submitted to the nearest Fisheries Zonal Office or Fisheries Sub-Station on or before October 30, 2026.
