Relief Assistance to Marine Fishermen families during Fishing Ban period

In view of conserving the marine fishery resources, during fish breeding season, uniform fishing ban period for 61 days has been imposed every year.

East Coast - April 15th to June 14th

West Coast - June 01st to July 31st

An amount of Rs.8,000/- is being given to marine fishermen family as relief assistance during the fishing ban period.

Eligibility Criteria to avail the assistance

a . The beneficiary should possess a valid family ration card / Smart card.

b. The labour of the mechanized fishing boat should produce employee certificate from the boat owner.

c. Should be involved in full time fishing profession.

d. Fishermen / Fishermen family members having regular employment or indulging in any other income - generating activity shall not qualify under this scheme

e. The beneficiary should be a member of Fishermen Co-operative Society

Documents to be enclosed by the applicant

1. Application form

2. Copy of the family ration card

3. Copy of fishermen Bio metric identity card

4. Copy of the photograph affixed first page of the bank passbook

5. Employee certificate from the boat owner

6. Certificate for membership in Fishermen Cooperative Society

7. Copy of Aadhaar card

8. Copy of enrolment through the e-seva center

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