- Increased assistance for the 61-day fishing ban period from Rs 6,500 to Rs 8,000 per family.
- Fishermen families to receive Rs 4,000 for a 47-day ban or Rs 8,000 for a 61-day ban.
- Applications of 890 fishermen processed for old age pension.
Puducherry fishermen, here’s good news. Relief during the fishing ban period has been increased from ₹6,500 to ₹8,000. This boost comes under the amended Welfare and relief for fishermen during lean seasons and natural calamities (amendment) scheme, 2025, effective since March 30.
What You Need to Know About Puducherry’s Increased Fishing Ban Relief
Under this scheme, fishermen families will receive ₹4,000 for a 47-day ban period or ₹8,000 for a 61-day ban period. The payment will be made via electronic clearance service. Additionally, lean season assistance has been raised from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 per family.
Highlights of Puducherry Fishing Ban Relief
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Increased Ban Period Relief | ₹6,500 to ₹8,000 per family |
| Assistance for 47-Day Ban | ₹4,000 |
| Assistance for 61-Day Ban | ₹8,000 |
| Lean Season Assistance | ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 per family |
| Beneficiaries | Around 2,000 fishermen families |
| Old Age Pension | Applications processed for 890 fishermen, disbursement next week |
| Smart Fishing Harbour | ₹130 crore allocated under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Karaikal |
Who Benefits from This Scheme?
Fisheries Minister K Lakshminarayanan has stated that approximately 2,000 fishermen families in the union territory will benefit from this increased assistance.
Additional Support for Fishermen
In addition to this financial aid, there’s more support on the way:
- Old Age Pension: The government has processed applications for old age pension for 890 fishermen, with disbursements expected next week.
- Smart Fishing Harbour: Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan announced that the central government has allocated ₹130 crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to establish a smart and integrated fishing harbour in Karaikal. This project aims to fulfill a long-standing demand of local fishermen.
- Deep-Sea Fishing Opportunities: Efforts are underway to find a permanent solution to cross-border fishing issues. Plans are being developed to encourage Karaikal fishermen to engage in deep-sea fishing in the Andaman and Lakshadweep areas.