AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Sea Insurance + ₹3,000/Month Pension | apfisheries.ap.gov.in |
| State | Andhra Pradesh (आंध्र प्रदेश) |
| Launched By | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Launch Year | 2005 |
| Benefit | ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹3,000/month ban period allowance + diesel + boat/net 50% subsidy — AP fishermen |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 15 lakh+ registered fishermen in Andhra Pradesh |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://apfisheries.ap.gov.in |
What is AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme?
Andhra Pradesh Fisheries Department provides comprehensive welfare to registered marine and inland fishermen. Benefits: ₹5 lakh sea accident death insurance (enhanced under PMMSY), ₹2 lakh partial disability, ban period/lean season subsistence allowance ₹3,000/month during annual fishing ban (June-July), diesel subsidy for mechanised boats, 50% subsidy on new boats and fishing nets under PMMSY, and housing under PM Awas for fishermen. AP has India's longest coastline (974 km) with 1.5+ million fishermen. Apply at apfisheries.ap.gov.in or nearest Fisheries Extension Officer.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹3,000/month ban period allowance + diesel + boat/net 50% subsidy — AP fishermen. The scheme was launched in 2005 and is implemented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
AP Fisheries Dept registered fishermen को ₹5 लाख sea accident insurance, fishing ban period ₹3,000/month subsistence, diesel subsidy, PMMSY boat/nets 50% subsidy, housing। 1.5+ million AP fishermen। apfisheries.ap.gov.in।
₹5 లాఖ్ insurance + fishing ban ₹3,000/నెల + diesel subsidy + boat 50% subsidy — AP మత్స్యకారులు
AP Fisheries Dept welfare: registered marine/inland fishermen కు ₹5 లాఖ్ sea accident insurance, fishing ban period (జూన్-జూలై) ₹3,000/నెల subsistence, diesel subsidy, PMMSY boat/net 50% subsidy. apfisheries.ap.gov.in.
📌 फायदा: ₹5 లాఖ్ insurance + ₹3,000/నెల ban allowance + diesel subsidy + boat subsidy
पात्रता:
AP registered fisherman, fishing licence, Aadhaar-linked account.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
apfisheries.ap.gov.in → register. Fisheries Extension Officer-ని fishing licence + Aadhaar-తో సంప్రదించండి.
Benefits of AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme
✅ ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹3,000/month ban period allowance + diesel + boat/net 50% subsidy — AP fishermen
₹5 లాఖ్ insurance + fishing ban ₹3,000/నెల + diesel subsidy + boat 50% subsidy — AP మత్స్యకారులు
Who is Eligible for AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme?
- ✓ Active marine or inland fisherman in Andhra Pradesh
- ✓ Registered with AP Fisheries Department — fishing identity card
- ✓ Minimum livelihood from fishing
- ✓ Valid boat registration / fishing licence for marine fishermen
- ✓ SC/ST fishermen get additional subsidy under PMMSY
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Documents Required for AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme
How to Apply for AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme Online?
- 1apfisheries.ap.gov.in → Welfare Registration
- 2Nearest Fisheries Extension Officer / Mandal Fisheries Development Officer-ని సంప్రదించండి
- 3Fishing licence, Aadhaar, bank passbook జమా చేయండి
- 4Annual renewal confirm చేయండి
- 5Accident/death claim: fisheries office-లో death cert + insurance card-తో file చేయండి
Official Government Portal — Andhra Pradesh
Apply directly on the official Andhra Pradesh government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 apfisheries.ap.gov.in — Fishermen WelfareFrequently Asked Questions — AP Fishermen Welfare Scheme
Common Questions About Andhra Pradesh Government Schemes
వైఎస్ఆర్ చేయూత ఎవరికి అర్హులు?+
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ నివాసి, వయసు 45-60 సంవత్సరాలు, SC/ST/BC/మైనారిటీ కమ్యూనిటీ, కుటుంబ ఆదాయం ₹1.5 లక్షకు తక్కువ (గ్రామీణ) / ₹2 లక్షకు తక్కువ (పట్టణ).
YSR Cheyutha amount per year?+
₹75,000 per year — paid as ₹18,750 per quarter (4 instalments) directly via DBT to the woman's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
అమ్మ ఒడి ఎంత వస్తుంది?+
₹15,000 సంవత్సరానికి — DBT ద్వారా నేరుగా తల్లి ఆధార్-లింక్ బ్యాంక్ ఖాతాలో జమ అవుతుంది.
YSR Amma Vodi AP eligibility 2026?+
Mother/guardian, child enrolled in AP government/tribal welfare/social welfare school (Class 1-12), Aadhaar-linked bank account, no income tax payer family.
జగనన్న విద్యా దీవెన కోసం అర్హులు ఎవరు?+
SC, ST, BC, Kapu, Minority, EWS విద్యార్థులు — వార్షిక కుటుంబ ఆదాయం ₹2.5 లక్షల వరకు — AP లో ITI/Polytechnic/Degree/Professional course చదువుతున్నవారు.
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