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Fishermen Assistance

Fishermen Accident Assistance Scheme

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Nodal department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Fishermen

Tags: Fishermen, Financial Assistance, Accidental Death, Support, Gujarat, Coastal Areas, Agriculture, Co-operation, Marine, State Government, Assistance Scheme, Welfare

Details

The Fishermen Accident Assistance Scheme provides financial assistance to fishermen in the event of accidental death, missing at sea, or death while imprisoned in Pakistan. The scheme aims to support the families of fishermen who face such unfortunate circumstances.

Benefits

  • - Rs. 2.00 lakh for accidental death
  • Rs. 2.00 lakh for missing at sea
  • Rs. 4.00 lakh for death in Pakistan jail
  • Rs. 2.00 lakh for accidental death
  • Rs. 2.00 lakh for missing at sea
  • Rs. 4.00 lakh for death in Pakistan jail

Eligibility

This scheme is applicable to fishermen across the coastal areas of the state. There are no income limits for individuals or families, and it is open to all genders.

Application Process

Online

To apply, fishermen must submit their application on plain paper to the district office. Required attachments include:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Affidavit
  • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
  • Death Certificate
  • Panchanama
  • PM Report
  • Ration Card

For more information, visit the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status