Lean Season Assistance under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides welfare and relief assistance to fishermen families in Puducherry who lose income during lean fishing seasons and natural calamities. It is managed by the Puducherry government to support fishermen when they cannot work due to fishing bans or disaster situations. The scheme aims to help fishermen families meet their basic needs during periods when fishing activities are restricted or impossible.
What You Get
- Financial assistance during lean fishing seasons
- Relief support during natural calamities and disasters
- Help with basic living expenses when unable to fish
- Support to fishermen families facing income loss
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a registered fisherman or fisherman family member
- Must reside in Puducherry
- Should have lost income due to lean season or natural calamity
- Should not have alternative income sources during the period
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Fisherman Registration Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Residence Proof
- 5. Income Certificate
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
- Puducherry
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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