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National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen
A central scheme providing housing, drinking water, group accident insurance, and saving-cum-relief financial support to marine and inland fishermen.
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Key Highlights
Saving-cum-Relief support
Ensures financial support to poor fishermen during lean seasons when fishing is banned.
Accident Insurance
Free group accident insurance coverage up to ₹50,000 for active fishers.
Housing & Infrastructure
Financial support for constructing low-cost houses (Model Fishermen Villages) and tube wells.
Accident Insurance Payout Slabs
Statutory payouts under the Group Accident Insurance Component
Accidental Death
₹50,000Permanent Total Disability
₹50,000Partial Permanent Disability
₹25,000Who is eligible
- Applicant is registered as an active marine or inland fisherman with the cooperative society.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 April 1992
How to apply
Register with Fishermen Cooperative
Enroll as a member of the local primary Fishermen Cooperative Society or register directly with State Fisheries Department.
Typical duration · 10 days
Contribution Submission
For the saving-cum-relief component, submit the monthly contribution (e.g. ₹1500 total over 9 months) to the designated bank.
Typical duration · 270 days
Relief Disbursement
Receive the matched government relief contribution (totaling ₹3,000-₹4,500) during the 3 lean fishing months.
Typical duration · 90 days
Sources
- Department of Fisheries — Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & DairyingMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
The National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It aims to provide basic civic amenities (such as low-cost housing, tube wells for drinking water, and community halls) to active fishers. Additionally, it offers group accident insurance coverage (₹50,000 for death/permanent disability, ₹25,000 for partial disability) and a saving-cum-relief component where fishermen receive financial assistance during lean/ban periods when fishing is prohibited.