National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen:

The scheme provides assistance to the fishermen for construction of fishermen houses, community hall and drinking water facilities at selected places in cluster approach under the Govt. of India's approved pattern of assistance. It also provides training to the fishermen in fisheries aspect. The expenditure on these developmental activities is shared on 75-80% (GOI) and 20-25% (State government).


The Achievements/progress made under Welfare of Fishermen in the last five years

Govt. of India's Pattern of Assistance under Welfare of Fishermen - I & II