National Scheme Of Welfare Of Fishermen
✓ Information verified — April 2026The National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen is run by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It provides financial assistance to fishermen across India to improve their living and working conditions. The scheme helps fishermen build houses, community halls, and install water facilities like tube wells for their personal and collective use.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for construction of houses
- Financial assistance for building community halls for recreation and work
- Financial assistance for installing tube wells
- Support for improving fishermen's living standards and community facilities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 14–60 years
- Must be a registered or active fisherman
- Should be engaged in fishing as primary occupation
- Eligible across all states in India
- Specific income or caste restrictions may apply based on state-level implementation
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Fishing License or Registration
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Residence Proof
- 6. Application Form
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 14–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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