A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

National Scheme Of Welfare Of Fishermen

The National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen provides financial assistance to fishermen. They can use these for constructing houses and community halls for both recreation and work purposes. Further, through the amount availed under this scheme, fishermen can install tube wells.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about National Scheme Of Welfare Of Fishermen
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFisheries, Financial Assistance, Social Welfare

Before you apply

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