Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period
in Odisha
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Key dates and updates (Odisha)
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Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period in Odisha
Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period in Odisha
Scheme Overview
Livelihood Support to Marine Fishermen during the Fishing Ban Period scheme under the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha aims to support the livelihood of marine fisher families.
Eligibility Criteria
**The following are the eligibility criteria for the beneficiary:**
The beneficiary must be an active Marine fisherman.
The assistance will be provided to only one member of a family on behalf of the family.
The beneficiary must be in the age group of 18-70 years.
The beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Odisha and must possess identity and residential proof including an Aadhaar card.
The beneficiary must have a bank account in his/her name in the state of Odisha.
The beneficiary must be a boat owner (Motorized Boat)/ a crew member of a Motorized Boat / Fish trader/ engaged in sorting, and grading Fish, and other ancillary activities.
The Fishers should preferably belong to the BPL Category i.e. covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and not belong to the automatically excluded household under the socio-economic and caste census (SECC)-2011.
If the fisherman is a Boat Owner, he must have valid registration (Real Craft) and a valid fishing license.
If the fisherman is a crew member, he must work in a registered fishing boat with a valid date fishing license and will produce a certificate from the boat owner in this respect.
If the fisherman is a Fish trader / engaged in sorting, grading of Fish, and other ancillary activities he must produce a certificate from a registered boat owner in this respect.
**Note:**
Preference of selection of beneficiaries shall be undertaken in the order of:
Boat Owner.
Crew member of a fishing boat.
workers engaged in sorting, grading, and other ancillary activities.
Benefits
Only one member of the affected families shall be assisted with ₹15,000/- annually under the scheme.
The amount shall be paid to the beneficiaries between November and March of a financial year in one Installment.
The assistance amount shall be released to the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Photocopy of Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Photocopy of Voter I Card. |
| 3 | Photocopy of Ration Card. |
| 4 | Photocopy of the Registration Certificate of the Boat. |
| 5 | Photocopy of the Fishing License Certificate. |
| 6 | Certificate of Boat Owner, while working as a Crew Member/other activities. |
| 7 | Photocopy of 1st page of Bank Passbook. |
How to Apply in Odisha
Application Process:
Offline — https://fard.odisha.gov.in/fisheries-schemes Application Process:
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Livelihood Support To Marine Fishermen During Fishing Ban Period?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2016 through 1 April 2016, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to support the livelihood of marine fisher families in and around the turtle nesting and breeding areas of the state.