Gujarat Cabinet removes 20-metre length restriction for fishing boat diesel VAT relief
The Gujarat government has revised its diesel VAT relief scheme to include all mechanised fishing boats regardless of their length. Boat owners must register on the Real Craft Portal to receive a VAT relief of up to ₹15 per litre.
Why it matters
This policy change aims to reduce operational costs for thousands of fishermen, potentially boosting the state's fishing economy.
The Gujarat Cabinet on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) approved a revision to its diesel VAT relief scheme for mechanised fishing boats, removing the earlier restriction that limited the benefit to boats measuring less than 20 metres in length. The move is expected to extend the scheme to more than 18,000 registered mechanised fishing boats across the State.
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