A&N Fisheries Dept. / National Fisheries Development Board
Benefit
₹5 lakh accident-cum-life insurance for registered fishermen going to sea; ₹2 lakh for partial disability; ₹50,000 for hospitalisation due to sea accident; ₹10,000 annual saving-cum-relief benefit from Fishermen Welfare Fund; free life jacket and safety equipment for registered active fishermen; subsidy on diesel/petrol for fishing boats of up to ₹10,000 per year; compensation of ₹1,500/week during ban period (fishing ban season)