Digital Goa, July 2 – The Goa Government has launched a new scheme, “Financial Assistance for Setting up of Crab Farming Unit in Goa,” to promote commercial mud crab (Scylla serrata) cultivation and encourage eco-friendly aquaculture. The scheme will remain in force for three years. Under the scheme, beneficiaries can avail subsidies for Pen Culture and Box Crab Culture units. General category applicants are eligible for subsidies of up to ₹4 lakh, while SC/ST and women beneficiaries can receive up to ₹4.8 lakh for setting up vertical box crab culture units, along with additional assistance towards input costs. Eligible beneficiaries include fish farmers, traditional fishermen, individuals, registered self-help groups and societies.
