Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities or Accident is a state welfare scheme of the UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. It gives money help to fishermen and their families when they face the loss of a loved one due to a natural calamity or accident, and it also supports families when a fisherman is held captive by Pakistani authorities. As of August 2026, the scheme is still running under the Department of Fisheries.
Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities or Accident
Fishing is a major source of income for many families in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. When an unexpected disaster or accident takes a life, the family is left without its main earner. This scheme steps in at that difficult time with a one-time cash payment of ₹50,000 to the family of the deceased fisherman.
The scheme also looks after families whose fisherman has been taken captive by Pakistani authorities. In such cases, the family gets ₹100 per day until the fisherman is released. This daily support helps the family manage its basic needs while the breadwinner is away.
The scheme is run by the Fisheries Department of the UT Administration and is implemented through the District Panchayat, Daman. The money is sanctioned by the Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat, Daman.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities or Accident |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| State | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Nodal Department | Fisheries Department |
Benefits
This scheme gives targeted cash support to families at the time they need it most. The benefit amount depends on the situation of the fisherman:
| Situation | Benefit Amount |
|---|---|
| Death due to natural calamity or accident | ₹50,000 (one-time) |
| Detention by Pakistani authorities | ₹100 per day until release |
For detention cases, the daily allowance is given only for the first instance. If a fisherman is detained more than once, he will not be eligible for this specific support again.
Eligibility
To get support under this scheme, the applicant needs to meet a few simple conditions. The main point is that the person must belong to the Union Territory and must be connected to the affected fisherman.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- The applicant must be a family member or a legal dependent of the affected or deceased fisherman.
- For detention support, the fisherman must not have been detained more than once before.
Application Process
The application for this scheme is done through the offline process. There is no online portal for this particular scheme, so the applicant has to visit the concerned office in person.
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest District Panchayat office or the local Fisheries Department office within the UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
STEP 2 - Submit the request along with all the required documents to the concerned official.
STEP 3 - The department will check the documents and verify the details before sanctioning the amount.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before applying so that the process goes smoothly:
- Valid identity proof
- Recent passport size photographs
- Proof of residence
- Ration card
- Bank account details for direct fund transfer
- Any additional documents asked by the department officials
References
Scheme Details on Fisheries Department Website
FAQ's
What is the main aim of this scheme?
This scheme gives timely money help to fishermen and their families who suffer because of natural disasters, accidents, or detention by foreign authorities.
How much support is given if a fisherman dies in an accident?
The family of the deceased fisherman gets a one-time payment of ₹50,000.
Can the death support be claimed more than once?
No, this is a one-time benefit given to support the family during their time of loss.
What is the daily allowance for fishermen held by Pakistani authorities?
Eligible fishermen get ₹100 per day while they are held captive.
How long is the daily detention allowance given?
The payment continues until the date of the fisherman's release.
Are repeat detention cases covered?
No, if a fisherman is detained more than once, he does not qualify for the detention-related daily support.
Who can apply for this support?
Any fisherman, or a family member or dependent of a fisherman, who has been affected by a natural calamity, an accident, or detention can apply.