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Financial Assistance To Gad-Hanjis

In the "Financial Assistance to Gad-Hanjis", financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman by the Social Welfare Department. The beneficiary shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for submission of the application.

Authority

State

Region

Jammu and Kashmir

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The financial assistance for the purchase of Nylon Twine will be sanctioned at the following rates: | - License holders having paid fee of ₹ 50/-: ₹ 500/-. | - License holders having paid fee of ₹ 40/-: ₹ 400/-. | - License holders having paid fee of ₹ 30/-: ₹ 300/-. | - License holders having paid fee of ₹ 20/-: ₹ 200/-.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a citizen of India.; The applicant should be a Gad-Hanji (Fisherman) licensed by the Fisheries Department consecutively for the last 3 years.; The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 3,600/-.; The applicant should not have received assistance under this scheme during the last 2 years.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What Types Of Benefits Are Provided In This Scheme?

In this scheme, financial assistance for the purchase of Twine is provided to the Licensed Fisherman (Gad-Hanjis).

Of What Material Shall The Twine Be Made Of?

The twine shall be made of Nylon.

What Amount Of Financial Assistance Shall Be Paid To A Licensed Fisherman Who Has Paid A Fee Of ₹ 50/-?

[?] 500/- shall be paid to a Licensed Fisherman who has paid a fee of [?] 50/-.

What Is The Meaning Of "Gad-Hanji"?

The meaning of "Gad-Hanji" is "Fisherman".

What Details Are Required To Be Indicated In The Income Certificate?

The Income Certificate should indicate the monthly income of the family from all sources.

What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?

The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is [?]500/-.

Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?

The target beneficiaries of this scheme are the Licensed fishermen (Gad-Hanjis).

Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?

Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Jammu & Kashmir is a mandatory document for this scheme.

Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?

This is a 100% State Funded scheme.

Is There Any Application Fee?

No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.

Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?

The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Also Apply To This Scheme?

No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.

Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?

The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://socialwelfarekashmir.jk.gov.in/FAGH.html

What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Welfare, Government Of Jammu & Kashmir?

Https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/

Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?

The family income of the applicant should be less than [?] 3,600/- per month.

Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?

You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.

Which Department Manages This Scheme?

This scheme is managed by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.

Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?

No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.

Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?

This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.