What you get
5kg of free rice and one set of clothing consisting of one quality saree with one blouse bit, one lunghie, and one towel per fishermen's family, during natural calamities every year.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Can you elaborate on the benefits offered under the scheme, specifically during natural calamities?
Eligible fishermen families receive 5kg of free rice and a set of clothing, including a quality saree, blouse bit, lunghie, and towel, annually during natural calamities.
How are beneficiaries identified for the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme?
Field Officers issue tokens specifying the beneficiary's details on the Ration Card, and assistance is provided upon presenting these tokens in fishing villages across Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
What is the primary objective of the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme?
The scheme aims to provide support to fishermen families facing income deprivation during natural calamities and fishing ban periods, while also conserving fishery wealth during breeding seasons.
How does the scheme treat beneficiaries who are recipients of Old Age Pension (OAP)?
The scheme does not deny benefits based solely on OAP status, ensuring inclusivity for recipients facing natural calamities or fishing bans.
Is possession of fishing boats a determining factor for eligibility?
The scheme is open to all fishermen, regardless of boat possession--be it mechanized, motorized, or traditional--ensuring accessibility to a broad range of beneficiaries.
What is the application process for those interested in availing the scheme?
Interested applicants must obtain the prescribed application form, fill in mandatory details, attach required documents, and submit the completed form to the relevant authorities, securing a receipt as acknowledgment.
Who issues the prescribed application form for the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme?
The application form can be obtained from designated authorities such as the Pondicherry State Fishermen Co-operative Federation Limited, Karaikal Fishermen Co-operative Marketing Union, or the Assistant Directors of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare.
How does the scheme handle membership verification for applicants?
Membership certificates obtained from the Fishermen Co-operative Society of the concerned village in the Union Territory of Puducherry serve as proof for eligibility.
Are there any additional criteria considered periodically for selecting beneficiaries?
Periodic decisions taken by the Governing Body of the Pondicherry Fishermen Welfare and Distress Relief Society may influence beneficiary selection beyond standard eligibility criteria.
How is assistance distributed to beneficiaries in different regions?
Distribution is conducted in fishing villages under the supervision of implementing officers or Fishermen Co-operative Societies in Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
What role does the Field Officer play in the distribution process?
Field Officers issue tokens to eligible beneficiaries and oversee the distribution process, ensuring a streamlined and efficient assistance delivery system.
Can applicants residing in any foreign nation during calamities apply for assistance?
No, applicants should not be ordinarily residing in any foreign nation during natural calamities, lean seasons, or fishing bans for which relief assistance is issued.