What is Odisha Fishermen Welfare?
Odisha's Fisheries Department runs a welfare programme for its registered sea and inland fishermen that stretches well beyond a single benefit. At its core sits a ₹5 lakh group accident insurance cover for deaths at sea (enhanced under the central PMMSY) plus ₹2 lakh for partial disability, alongside a ₹2,000/month subsistence payment during the mandatory 61-day annual fishing ban from April 15 to June 14, when boats can't go out. Fishermen with mechanised boats also get a diesel subsidy, PMMSY funds 50-60% of the cost of new boats and nets, PMJJBY life insurance worth ₹2 lakh is provided free, and housing support reaches fishermen colonies through PMAY. With a 470-km coastline, Odisha counts around 9 lakh registered fishermen who can apply for these benefits at fisheries.odisha.gov.in.
Odisha Fishermen Welfare — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Odisha Fishermen Welfare Scheme 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Sea Insurance + ₹2,000 Lean Season Aid |
| State | Odisha (ओडिशा) |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2006 |
| Benefit | ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹2,000/month ban period + diesel + boat 50-60% subsidy — Odisha registered fishermen |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 9 lakh+ registered fishermen in Odisha |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fisheries.odisha.gov.in |
Odisha Fisheries Dept: registered fishermen को ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance, ban period ₹2,000/month, diesel subsidy, PMMSY boat/nets 50-60% subsidy, PMJJBY ₹2 lakh life insurance। 9 lakh+ registered fishermen। fisheries.odisha.gov.in।
₹5 ଲକ୍ଷ sea insurance + ₹2,000/ମାସ ban period + diesel subsidy + PMMSY boat subsidy — Odisha fishermen
ଓଡ଼ିଶା Fisheries Dept welfare: ₹5 ଲକ୍ଷ sea accident insurance, fishing ban (ଏପ୍ରିଲ 15 – ଜୁନ 14) ₹2,000/ମାସ subsistence, diesel subsidy, PMMSY boat 50-60% subsidy। fisheries.odisha.gov.in ରେ register।
📌 फायदा: ₹5 ଲକ୍ଷ insurance + ₹2,000/ମାସ ban period + diesel + PMMSY boat subsidy
पात्रता:
Odisha registered fisherman, fishing licence, Aadhaar-linked bank।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
fisheries.odisha.gov.in → register। Block Fisheries Officer ଙ୍ଗ fishing licence + Aadhaar ସହ ।
Benefits of Odisha Fishermen Welfare
✅ ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹2,000/month ban period + diesel + boat 50-60% subsidy — Odisha registered fishermen
₹5 ଲକ୍ଷ sea insurance + ₹2,000/ମାସ ban period + diesel subsidy + PMMSY boat subsidy — Odisha fishermen
Who is Eligible for Odisha Fishermen Welfare?
- ✓ Must be an active marine or inland fisherman in Odisha who is registered with the Fisheries Department
- ✓ Needs a valid fishing licence or boat registration to claim most benefits
- ✓ Should be a resident of Odisha
- ✓ SC/ST fishermen qualify for an additional subsidy under PMMSY on top of the standard benefits
Documents Required for Odisha Fishermen Welfare
How to Apply for Odisha Fishermen Welfare Online?
- 1fisheries.odisha.gov.in → Welfare Registration
- 2Nearest Fisheries Extension Officer/Block Fisheries Officer ঙ্ক contact
- 3Fishing licence, Aadhaar, bank passbook
- 4Annual renewal confirm
- 5Accident claim: fisheries office death cert + insurance card
Official Government Portal — Odisha
fisheries.odisha.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Odisha government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 fisheries.odisha.gov.in — Fishermen Welfare