Fishermen Accident Relief Scheme

What is Fishermen Accident Relief Scheme?

The "Fishermen Accident Relief Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support the families of Gujarat's active fishermen by offering monetary compensation in case of accidental fatalities.

Benefit

**Name of Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Death in Pakistan Jail ₹4,00,000/-Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.Lost in Sea₹2,00,000/-Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.Accidental death while fishing at sea₹2,00,000/-Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.

Level

State — Gujarat

Ministry / Dept.

Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant must be a legal heir of the deceased fisherman. - The deceased must have been an active fisherman from Gujarat.

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Benefits

**Name of Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Death in Pakistan Jail ₹4,00,000/-Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.Lost in Sea₹2,00,000/-Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.Accidental death while fishing at sea₹2,00,000/-Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: The legal heir of the deceased fisherman must collect and fill out the application form. Step 2: The application along with the necessary documents should be submitted to the concerned district office. Step 3: Upon verification, financial assistance will be provided to the eligible beneficiary.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.