The Government of India, and U.T. administrations, still continue to come up with welfare initiatives to safeguard vulnerable populations. The Department of Fisheries, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has developed one such powerful initiative; it is the Scheme of Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities / Accidents.
This scheme would be able to give fishermen and their families the much needed financial assistance amidst unavoidable misfortunes like accidental death, natural calamities or captivity by foreign authorities. It shows the concern of the government to protect the livelihood and well being of the fishing population.
Objective of the Scheme
The main goal of this plan is to provide social security and financial assistance to fishermen and their dependants who fall victim to unexpected circumstances. These include:
- Death because of natural disasters
- Death by accident during fishing
- Detention of fishermen by Pakistani authorities
Through the financial assistance in a timely manner, the scheme will help make sure that the affected families are relieved of economic distress and can enjoy basic financial stability under the crisis conditions.
Benefits Provided Under the Scheme
The scheme provides two forms of financial support based on the circumstances:
1. Assistance in Case of Death
- One-time financial incentive of 50,000 rupees is given to the family or dependants of a fisherman who dies because of natural calamities or accidents.
2. Assistance in Case of Detention
- A daily financial assistance of ₹100 per day is provided to fishermen who are held captive by Pakistani authorities.
- This is assistance to be paid until the fisherman is released.
- This benefit is not applicable to fishermen who have been arrested more than once.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant is required to meet the following conditions to access the benefits of this welfare scheme:
- The applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- The applicant must be a family member or dependant of the deceased or detained fisherman.
- Fishermen who have been detained more than once are not eligible for detention-related assistance.
Application Process
Mode of Application: Offline
Eligible applicants must follow the offline application process:
- Visit or contact the respective District Panchayat or Fisheries Department under the UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- Submit the required application along with supporting documents.
- The concerned department will verify the details and process the claim as per guidelines.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents to apply for assistance:
- Identity proof
- Passport-size photograph
- Residence proof
- Ration card
- Bank account details
- Any other documents as required by the department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme will help to offer financial assistance to fishermen and their families in case of accidents, natural tragedies, or imprisonment by foreign governments.
What assistance is provided in case of the death of a fisherman?
The family or dependants are given a one time monetary grant of 50000 rupees.
Is death assistance provided more than once?
No, the financial aid to death is only given once.
What assistance is provided to fishermen held captive by Pakistani authorities?
A daily allowance of 100 rupees per day is given until the fisherman is released.
For how long is the daily assistance provided?
The compensation will be applicable since the time of arresting the fisherman up to the time of releasing the fisherman.
Are fishermen detained more than once eligible for assistance?
No, fishermen who have been detained more than once do not receive any benefits associated with detention.
Who can apply for assistance under this scheme?
The eligible fishermen who are residents of Dadra Nagar haveli and Daman and Diu can apply by family members or the dependants.
Conclusion
The scheme of Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities / Accidents is critical to safeguard the fishermen and their families against the financial devastation due to the lack of control over the occurrence of an event. The UT Administration of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu provides financial assistance to one of the most susceptible occupational groups in the region through providing social security on time.
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