Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period
Annual financial aid for marine fishermen in Odisha during the fishing ban period.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹15,000 yearly |
|---|---|
| Who | Marine fishermen, boat owners, crew members, fish traders |
| How paid | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Implemented by | Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Odisha |
| Official portal | fard.odisha.gov.in |
| Application window | Annual window — apply between November to March |
Benefits
Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹15,000 annually as financial assistance, provided in a single installment through Direct Benefit Transfer. This support is aimed at helping them during the fishing ban period.
Who can apply
- Age 18–70
- For: fisherman, boat owner, crew member, fish trader
- Resident of Odisha
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
- secc 2011 listed
Applicants must be between 18 and 70 years old and reside in Odisha. They should be active marine fishermen, boat owners, crew members, or fish traders, and must not be income tax payers or government employees. Only one member per family can apply, and they should belong to a poor household as per the SECC 2011 list.
How to apply
Interested candidates can apply through an offline process by submitting the required documents to the local fisheries office.
- Check for scheme announcements on the Departmental website or local media.
- Obtain the application form from the Additional Fisheries Officer (Marine) or the Assistant Fisheries Officers (AFOs).
- Fill out the application form and attach self-attested photocopies of required documents.
- Submit the application along with original documents to the designated Receiving and Verifying Officer.
- Wait for the application to be scrutinized and approved by the District Level Committee.
- Once approved, the assistance amount will be released through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Documents required
- Photocopy of Aadhaar Card
- Photocopy of Voter ID Card
- Photocopy of Ration Card
- Photocopy of the Registration Certificate of the Boat
- Photocopy of the Fishing License Certificate
- Certificate of Boat Owner, while working as a Crew Member/other activities
- Photocopy of 1st page of Bank Passbook
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Application rejected | Ensure all required documents are submitted and correctly filled in the prescribed format before submission. |
| Payment not received | Check with the Additional Fisheries Officer (Marine) to confirm if your application was approved and the payment was processed. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the aim of the scheme?
The scheme aims to support the livelihood of marine fisher families affected by the fishing ban in Odisha.
Who launched this scheme?
The scheme was launched by the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department of Odisha.
What is the duration of the fishing ban?
Fishing is prohibited from November 1 to May 31, with an additional uniform ban from April 15 to June 14.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants need to provide photocopies of their Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Boat Registration Certificate, Fishing License, and Bank Passbook.
How is the financial assistance disbursed?
The assistance amount is disbursed in one installment through Direct Benefit Transfer between November and March.
Can more than one family member apply for the assistance?
No, only one member of a family is eligible to apply for the assistance.
Key terms explained
- DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
- A system where the scheme amount is paid straight into the beneficiary’s bank account, with no middlemen handling the cash.
- SECC 2011
- The Socio-Economic and Caste Census of 2011 — a nationwide survey used to identify eligible households for several central schemes.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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