Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities / Accident
The scheme aims to provide financial support to fishermen and their families in cases of death due to natural calamities or accidents, or in situations where fishermen are held captive by Pakistani authorities.
About This Scheme
The “Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities/Accidents” scheme has been implemented by the Department of Fisheries, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The scheme aims to provide financial support to fishermen and their families in cases of death due to natural calamities or accidents, or in situations where fishermen are held captive by Pakistani authorities. The assistance is provided either as a one-time financial support or as a daily allowance, depending on the circumstances faced by the fisherman.
Benefits
One-time financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided in case of the death of a fisherman due to natural calamities or accidents.
Financial assistance of ₹100/- per day is provided to fishermen held captive by the Pakistani Authority. The assistance is payable till the release of the fisherman (fishermen detained more than once are not eligible).
Eligibility Criteria
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 dependent of the deceased or detained fisherman.
The fisherman detained more than once is not eligible for assistance under the scheme.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The applicant should contact the respective District Panchayat/Fisheries Department, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to avail the benefits under the scheme.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
✨ Key Highlights (मुख्य विशेषताएं)
- Implemented by Department of Fisheries, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- Financial support for families of deceased fishermen.
- Assistance for fishermen held captive by Pakistani authorities.
Benefits
One-time financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided in case of the death of a fisherman due to natural calamities or accidents.
Financial assistance of ₹100/- per day is provided to fishermen held captive by the Pakistani Authority. The assistance is payable till the release of the fisherman (fishermen detained more than once are not eligible).
Application Process
Apply Offline
The applicant should contact the respective District Panchayat/Fisheries Department, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to avail the benefits under the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities / Accident |
| Short Title | FAFANCA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 24 Jun 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
View all posts by Deepika Raikwar →