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%.
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 | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fisheries.kar.nic.in |
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
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಕರಾವಳಿ ಮತ್ತು ಒಳನಾಡಿನ ಮೀನುಗಾರರಿಗೆ ₹5 ಲಕ್ಷ ಗುಂಪು ಅಪಘಾತ ವಿಮೆ, ಮೋಟಾರ್ ದೋಣಿಗೆ 50% ಸಬ್ಸಿಡಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ನಿಷೇಧ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ₹3,000/ತಿಂಗಳ ಉಳಿತಾಯ-ಸಹ-ಪರಿಹಾರ (SCR) ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.
📌 फायदा: ₹5 ಲಕ್ಷ ಅಪಘಾತ ವಿಮೆ + ದೋಣಿ ಸಬ್ಸಿಡಿ 50% (ಗರಿಷ್ಠ ₹2 ಲಕ್ಷ) + ₹3,000/ತಿಂಗಳ ನಿಷೇಧ ಅವಧಿ ಪರಿಹಾರ
पात्रता:
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಇಲಾಖೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಂದಾಯಿತ ಸಕ್ರಿಯ ಮೀನುಗಾರ, ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಪರವಾನಗಿ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕರಾವಳಿ/ನದಿ/ಕೆರೆ ಮೀನುಗಾರ ಸಮುದಾಯ.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ (DFO) ಕಚೇರಿ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ ಅಥವಾ fisheries.kar.nic.in ನಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಂದಾಯಿಸಿ; SCR ನಿಷೇಧ ಅವಧಿ (ಜೂನ್-ಜುಲೈ) ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತ ಪಾವತಿ.
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
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
Use fisheries.kar.nic.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 Apply at District Fisheries Office or fisheries.kar.nic.inFrequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Fishermen Welfare
📰 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
24 Apr 2026
- ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026 — Gruha Jyothi: 200 Units Free Electricity, No Application Needed
23 Apr 2026
- ಗೃಹಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಯೋಜನೆ 2026 — ₹2,000/ತಿಂಗಳು | Gruha Lakshmi Karnataka Complete Guide
2 May 2026