Sarkari Yojana
National Scheme Of Welfare Of Fishermen
About National Scheme Of Welfare Of Fishermen
A centrally sponsored scheme, the National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen gives fishermen financial help toward building houses and community halls that serve both recreational and work purposes, as well as installing tube wells.
Objectives-
1. Provide fishermen with basic amenities like housing, community halls, and tube wells for drinking water. 1. Secure fishermen and their families financially and socially. 1. Raise fishermen’s standard of living. 1. Train fishermen in advanced technical methods so they can adopt scientific fishing practices.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Scheme Of Welfare Of Fishermen, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria for Inland Fishermen
Fishermen residing in coastal areas, officially licensed by…
Fishermen residing in coastal areas, officially licensed by their State/Union Territory, are eligible.
Fishermen must be under 60 years old
Fishermen must be under 60 years old.
Applicants must fall in the BPL (Below Poverty…
Applicants must fall in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category.
They must work full-time inland
They must work full-time inland. Eligibility Criteria for Marine Fishermen Marine fishermen operating under a State, Union Territory, or FISHCOPFED all qualify for this scheme, subject to a few further conditions -
Their State/Union Territory must have officially licensed them
Their State/Union Territory must have officially licensed them.
They must work full-time at sea
They must work full-time at sea.
They must belong to a Welfare Society, Federation,…
They must belong to a Welfare Society, Federation, or Cooperative Society.
Fishermen under FISHCOPFED can access funding only under…
Fishermen under FISHCOPFED can access funding only under the insurance component.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An application drawn up in the prescribed format
An application drawn up in the prescribed format
A photo of the applicant together with the…
A photo of the applicant together with the spouse, if the applicant is married
The certificate of vessel registration issued by the…
The certificate of vessel registration issued by the Directorate of Fisheries
The receipt for the current net license payment
The receipt for the current net license payment
A certificate confirming both the applicant's profession and…
A certificate confirming both the applicant's profession and residence
A copy of the family's ration card
A copy of the family's ration card
A certificate stating the applicant's income
A certificate stating the applicant's income
A photograph
A photograph
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for National Scheme Of Welfare Of Fishermen through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
States and Union Territories handle implementing the National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen themselves. Here's how the process and fund allocation work.
Step-1:
Eligible fishermen must visit their nearest FISHCOPFED office to apply for this scheme.
Step-2:
The Association's President or Secretary then collects the contribution and forwards it to the Nationalised bank accounts chosen by the Director of Fisheries.
Step-3:
The State and Central Governments then match the fishermen's contributions as allotted.
Step-4:
Once the scheme matures, the authorities return the funds along with the total interest accrued.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.