Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance To Gad-Hanjis

Jammu and Kashmir
Quick Summary: Jammu & Kashmir's Social Welfare Department gives licensed Gad-Hanji fishermen ₹ 200/- to ₹ 500/- to buy Nylon Twine, with the amount linked to the licence fee they pay.

About Financial Assistance To Gad-Hanjis

Under the “Financial Assistance to Gad-Hanjis” scheme, the Social Welfare Department helps Licensed Fishermen (Gad-Hanjis) buy Nylon Twine. Applicants submit their applications to the relevant District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO). The scheme is entirely (100%) State Sponsored, and only permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

District Social Welfare Offices (DSWO) Of The Department Of Social Welfare, Union Territory Of Jammu & Kashmir

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2000

Closing Date

01 Jan 2020

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance To Gad-Hanjis, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Indian citizenship is required

Indian citizenship is required.

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The applicant must be a Gad-Hanji (Fisherman) holding…

The applicant must be a Gad-Hanji (Fisherman) holding a Fisheries Department licence for each of the last 3 years in a row.

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Annual income must be no more than ₹…

Annual income must be no more than ₹ 3,600/-.

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The applicant must not have been assisted under…

The applicant must not have been assisted under this scheme in the last 2 years.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance To Gad-Hanjis provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Assistance towards buying Nylon Twine is sanctioned according to the licence fee paid:

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Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 50/-,…

Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 50/-, assistance of ₹ 500/-.

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Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 40/-,…

Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 40/-, assistance of ₹ 400/-.

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Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 30/-,…

Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 30/-, assistance of ₹ 300/-.

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Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 20/-,…

Where the licence fee paid is ₹ 20/-, assistance of ₹ 200/-.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the…

A Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State/UT of Jammu & Kashmir

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The Fisherman Licence issued by the Fisheries Department,…

The Fisherman Licence issued by the Fisheries Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir

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Three passport-sized photographs, signed across

Three passport-sized photographs, signed across.

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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Bank Account particulars (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address,…

Bank Account particulars (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).

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An Income Certificate showing the family's monthly income…

An Income Certificate showing the family's monthly income from all sources (in the prescribed form from a Revenue Officer of at least Tehsildar rank, or an affidavit attested by a Gazetted Officer / 1st Class Magistrate, or a certificate from a Gazetted Officer of Central / State Government or a Member of the Parliament / State Legislature).

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A document proving age

A document proving age.

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Any other paper the District Social Welfare Office…

Any other paper the District Social Welfare Office asks for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2000-01-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance To Gad-Hanjis through the offline application process outlined below.

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At the District Social Welfare Office, ask the…

At the District Social Welfare Office, ask the concerned official for a printed copy of the scheme application form.

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Complete all mandatory fields, affix the passport-sized photograph…

Complete all mandatory fields, affix the passport-sized photograph (signed across) and enclose every required self-attested document.

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Hand the signed and completed form with the…

Hand the signed and completed form with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.

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Obtain a receipt/acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare…

Obtain a receipt/acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Office confirming the submission. Post-Application Processes:

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Once complete applications are received, the DSWO compiles…

Once complete applications are received, the DSWO compiles them into a list and sends it to the District Level Sanctioning Committee.

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Within one month, the District Level Sanctioning Committee…

Within one month, the District Level Sanctioning Committee examines the cases and passes suitable orders to the District Social Welfare Officer.

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Following the Committee's approval, the DSWO sanctions the…

Following the Committee's approval, the DSWO sanctions the assistance for disbursement to the approved beneficiaries. Check Application Status: For updates on the status of an application, contact the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References