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Andaman & Nicobar · Fishermen / Insurance / SafetyAlso known as: Fishermen Welfare Fund & Accident Insurance · मछुआरा कल्याण कोष एवं दुर्घटना बीमा
| Scheme | Fishermen Welfare Fund & Accident Insurance (A&N UT) |
|---|---|
| For | Fishermen / Insurance / Safety |
| Where | Andaman & Nicobar |
| Department | A&N Fisheries Dept. / National Fisheries Development Board |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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District Fisheries Office, Port Blair / Mayabunder / Car Nicobar (offline registration)
Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemesResident of Andaman & Nicobar. For: Farmers.
₹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)
Aadhaar Card, Domicile Certificate (A&N UT), Active Fisherman Registration Certificate, Fishing Boat Registration (if applicable), Bank Account (Aadhaar-linked), Passport Photo, Two Surety/References from village headman or Panchayat.
District Fisheries Office, Port Blair / Mayabunder / Car Nicobar (offline registration)
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