Karnataka Fishermen Welfare — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Karnataka Fishermen Welfare Scheme 2026 — ₹5L Accident + ₹4L Life Insurance + Motorised Boat Subsidy |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2010 |
| Benefit | ₹5L accident insurance + boat subsidy 50% + ₹3,000/month lean season relief + free equipment |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 3.5 lakh+ fishermen in coastal Karnataka |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fisheries.kar.nic.in |
What is Karnataka Fishermen Welfare?
Karnataka Fisheries Department runs a comprehensive welfare package for coastal and inland fishermen in Karnataka. Key benefits: (1) Group Accident Insurance — ₹5 lakh for accidental death, ₹2.5 lakh partial disability, ₹25,000 hospitalization; (2) Life Insurance under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima with state premium support; (3) Subsidy on motorised fishing boats — 50% up to ₹2 lakh; (4) Free fishing nets and equipment every 3 years; (5) Saving-cum-Relief (SCR) — ₹3,000/month cash transfer during lean season ban (June-July). Additionally, blue revolution schemes for fish culture ponds, cage culture, and deep-sea fishing vessel loans at 4%.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹5L accident insurance + boat subsidy 50% + ₹3,000/month lean season relief + free equipment. The scheme was launched in 2010 and is implemented by the Government of Karnataka.
Karnataka Fisheries Department coastal और inland fishermen के लिए व्यापक कल्याण योजना। Accident insurance ₹5 lakh, motorised boat subsidy 50%, equipment और nets, Saving-cum-Relief ₹3,000/month (lean season ban), deep-sea fishing loans 4%।
₹5 लाख दुर्घटना बीमा + नाव सब्सिडी 50% + ₹3,000/माह lean season राहत + मुफ्त उपकरण
Benefits of Karnataka Fishermen Welfare
✅ ₹5L accident insurance + boat subsidy 50% + ₹3,000/month lean season relief + free equipment
₹5 लाख दुर्घटना बीमा + नाव सब्सिडी 50% + ₹3,000/माह lean season राहत + मुफ्त उपकरण
Who is Eligible for Karnataka Fishermen Welfare?
- ✓ Active fisherman/fisherwoman registered with Karnataka Fisheries Department
- ✓ Must possess valid fishing licence issued by Karnataka Fisheries Department
- ✓ Must be a resident of Karnataka coastal/river/lake fishing community
- ✓ For boat subsidy: must be active fisherman for minimum 3 years with own vessel registration
- ✓ For lean season relief (SCR): registered fisherman with fishing craft actively not operating during ban period
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account
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Documents Required for Karnataka Fishermen Welfare
How to Apply for Karnataka Fishermen Welfare Online?
- 1Karnataka Fisheries Department में registered होना अनिवार्य है — fisheries.kar.nic.in से registration check करें
- 2अपने District Fisheries Officer (DFO) कार्यालय में जाएं — Dakshina Kannada / Udupi / Uttara Kannada / Bengaluru (lake)
- 3Insurance: Group Accident Insurance scheme में registration — Fisheries Dept nominee form भरें
- 4Boat subsidy: application + boat registration cert + quotation + income proof जमा करें
- 5SCR (Lean season relief): ban period (June-July) में list-based automatic payment
- 6Scheme-specific forms fisheries.kar.nic.in या DFO office से प्राप्त करें
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
Apply directly on the official Karnataka government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at District Fisheries Office or fisheries.kar.nic.inFrequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Fishermen Welfare
Common Questions About Karnataka Government Schemes
ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಕು?+
ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನೆಬಳಕೆ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ವರೆಗೆ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತವಾಗಿ ಉಚಿತ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ.
What if I use more than 200 units under Gruha Jyothi?+
If consumption exceeds 200 units, the first 200 units are free and the remaining are billed at applicable BESCOM/CESC rates. Only the excess amount must be paid.
How to get Anna Bhagya rice in Karnataka?+
Eligible NFSA ration cardholders (BPL, AAY, PHH) collect the free 10 kg rice per person per month from their designated Fair Price Shop (ration shop). Show your ration card and Aadhaar at the shop.
ಅನ್ನ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಯೋಜನೆ ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ?+
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ BPL, AAY ಮತ್ತು PHH ರೇಷನ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ. ಪ್ರತಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗೆ ಮಾಸಿಕ 10 ಕೆಜಿ ಉಚಿತ ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು?+
ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಹಿಳೆ ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಬಸ್ಗೆ ಹತ್ತಿ ಉಚಿತ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು.
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📰 Latest News & Updates — Karnataka Fishermen Welfare
- Anna Bhagya Yojana Karnataka 2026 — 10 Kg Free Rice Monthly for BPL Families | ಅನ್ನ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಯೋಜನೆ
1 May 2026
- ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026 — Shakti Scheme Karnataka: Free Bus for Women, No Registration Needed
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- ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026 — Gruha Jyothi: 200 Units Free Electricity, No Application Needed
23 Apr 2026
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2 May 2026
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