National Scheme on welfare of Fishermen explained

The National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides financial assistance to Fishermen in India. The financial assistance can be used by the beneficiaries (marine and inland fisherman)[1] to construct houses, recreational community halls and for the installation of tube wells to get drinking water.[2] Other than this, the scheme also involves support for Group Accident Insurance (INR 50,000 for death or permanent total disability and INR 25,000 for partial total disability)[3] and grants to the National Federation of Fishermen’s Cooperatives Ltd.[4] The scheme also has a savings cum relief component where fishermen are provided financial support during lean periods.[5] The scheme was announced in 1992 and aimed to help small scale fishers.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen - SuNews. 2021-12-15. en-US.
  2. Web site: Centrally Sponsored National Scheme of welfare of Fishermen Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying. 2021-12-15. dahd.nic.in.
  3. Web site: 2016-07-28. National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen. 2021-12-15. GovInfo.me. en-US.
  4. Web site: Govt. of India's Pattern of Assistance under Welfare of Fishermen - I & II. 2021-12-15. fisheries.mizoram.gov.in. en.
  5. August 30, 2019 . 10 important government schemes in Agriculture sector. 2021-12-15. India Today. en.
  6. Web site: India Wants a 'Blue Revolution'. What Do India's Fishers Want?. 2021-12-15. The Wire.

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