What is Kerala Fisher Welfare Board?
Kerala Fisher Welfare Board (Matsyathozhilali Kshemasena) provides comprehensive welfare benefits to registered sea and inland fishermen and their families in Kerala. Key benefits: ₹10 lakh accidental death at sea insurance, ₹5 lakh partial disability insurance, ₹2,000/month pension for fishermen above 60 years, ₹1 lakh marriage assistance for daughter, maternity benefit ₹5,000, education scholarship ₹3,000–₹15,000/year for children, and free fishing boat insurance. Over 10 lakh fishermen registered. Apply at fisheries.kerala.gov.in or nearest Fisheries Extension Officer.
Kerala Fisher Welfare Board — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Kerala Fisher Welfare Board 2026 — ₹10 Lakh Insurance + ₹2,000/Month Pension for Fishermen |
| State | Kerala (केरल) |
| Launched By | Government of Kerala |
| Launch Year | 1985 |
| Benefit | ₹10 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹2,000/month pension (60+) + ₹1 lakh daughter marriage + education + maternity benefits |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 10 lakh+ registered fishermen and fisher-women in Kerala |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fisheries.kerala.gov.in |
Kerala Fisher Welfare Board registered sea और inland fishermen को ₹10 लाख accidental death (at sea) insurance, ₹5 लाख disability insurance, 60+ वर्ष के बाद ₹2,000/month pension, बेटी की शादी पर ₹1 लाख, maternity ₹5,000, बच्चों को education scholarship ₹3,000-15,000/वर्ष देता है। 10 लाख+ fishermen registered।
₹10 लाख sea accident insurance + ₹2,000/माह pension + ₹1 लाख marriage aid + education — registered fishermen Kerala
Kerala Fisher Welfare Board registered മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികൾക്ക് ₹10 ലക്ഷം sea accident insurance, 60 വയസ്സ് ശേഷം ₹2,000/month pension, മകളുടെ വിവാഹത്തിന് ₹1 ലക്ഷം, maternity ₹5,000, കുട്ടികളുടെ education ₹3,000-15,000/year നൽകുന്നു. fisheries.kerala.gov.in.
📌 फायदा: ₹10 ലക്ഷം insurance + ₹2,000/month pension + ₹1 ലക്ഷം daughter marriage + education + maternity
पात्रता:
Kerala registered fisherman/fisher-woman, 18-60, fishing livelihood, Kerala resident, valid fishing licence.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
fisheries.kerala.gov.in → Fisher Welfare Board → registration. അടുത്ത Fisheries Extension Officer office-ലും apply ആകും.
Benefits of Kerala Fisher Welfare Board
✅ ₹10 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹2,000/month pension (60+) + ₹1 lakh daughter marriage + education + maternity benefits
₹10 लाख sea accident insurance + ₹2,000/माह pension + ₹1 लाख marriage aid + education — registered fishermen Kerala
Who is Eligible for Kerala Fisher Welfare Board?
- ✓ Active fisherman (sea or inland) in Kerala — must be registered member
- ✓ Age 18 to 60 for registration; pension from 60+
- ✓ Must be primarily dependent on fishing for livelihood
- ✓ Kerala resident with valid fishing/boat licence
- ✓ Fisher-women (women engaged in fishing, fish vending, net making) also eligible
Documents Required for Kerala Fisher Welfare Board
How to Apply for Kerala Fisher Welfare Board Online?
- 1fisheries.kerala.gov.in ൽ Fisher Welfare Board registration section-ൽ apply
- 2Alternatively: nearest Fisheries Extension Officer office / Vizhinjam/Sakthikulangara/Munambam etc. Fisheries Station
- 3Aadhaar, fishing licence, bank passbook, age proof ഹാജരാക്കുക
- 4Annual contribution (nominal) pay ചെയ്യുക
- 5Registration card ലഭിച്ചതിന് ശേഷം insurance, pension, scholarship claims ആകും
Official Government Portal — Kerala
Use fisheries.kerala.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 fisheries.kerala.gov.in — Fisher Welfare Board