Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)-DNH&DD

Quick Summary: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu supports families of fishermen detained by Pakistan's Marine Security Agency with daily wage support, travel and ₹250/- daily allowance on repatriation, and a 25% subsidy of up to ₹ 10.00 lakh for boat owners to replace vessels.

About Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)-DNH&DD

The Department of Fisheries, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, has implemented the “Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)” scheme to support families of fishermen seized by the Pakistani Marine Security Agency. To ease the hardship caused when fishing vessels are apprehended or detained, it gives registered and licensed vessel owners operating from the Union Territory one-time, back-ended financial assistance to rebuild or replace their fishing boat, engine, etc.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)-DNH&DD, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must reside in the Union Territory of…

Applicants must reside in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

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Applicants must be a boat owner or fisherman…

Applicants must be a boat owner or fisherman captured by the Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA), or a member of such a person's family.

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)-DNH&DD provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Pattern of Assistance:
Families of fishermen held captive/detained for the 1s time by the Pakistani Marine Security Agency (PMSA), who hold valid ID Cards and live in the U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, receive the unskilled daily wage rate notified from time to time by the U. T. Administration.
T.A./D.A. to the fishermen during the repatriations from Pakistani Jail:-

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Travelling Allowance (T.A.) is paid at the Railways…

Travelling Allowance (T.A.) is paid at the Railways 2nd class Sleeper fare.

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Daily Allowance (D.A.) is paid at ₹250/- per…

Daily Allowance (D.A.) is paid at ₹250/- per person per day during repatriation.
Registered boat owners of the U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu get one-time assistance as a back-ended subsidy to rebuild/replace their fishing vessels with new ones, @ 25% up to a maximum of ₹ 10.00 lakh, subject to a five-year waiting period.

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 valid identity document

A valid identity document

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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph

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Proof of residence in the Union Territory

Proof of residence in the Union Territory

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Bank account particulars

Bank account particulars

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The family Ration Card

The family Ration Card

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Other documents as required

Other documents as required

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)-DNH&DD through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

To claim the benefits, applicants should get in touch with the office of the Fisheries Department, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

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