Odisha Fishermen Welfare — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Odisha Fishermen Welfare Scheme 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Sea Insurance + ₹2,000 Lean Season Aid | fisheries.odisha.gov.in |
| 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 |
What is Odisha Fishermen Welfare?
Odisha Fisheries Department provides welfare for registered sea and inland fishermen. Key benefits: ₹5 lakh group accident insurance at sea (central PMMSY enhanced), ₹2 lakh partial disability, lean-season ban period assistance ₹2,000/month during annual 61-day sea fishing ban (April 15 – June 14), diesel subsidy for mechanised boats, 50-60% subsidy on new fishing boats and nets under PMMSY, free life insurance (PMJJBY ₹2 lakh for fishermen), and housing under PMAY for fishermen colonies. Odisha has 470 km coastline — 9 lakh registered fishermen. Apply at fisheries.odisha.gov.in.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹2,000/month ban period + diesel + boat 50-60% subsidy — Odisha registered fishermen. The scheme was launched in 2006 and is implemented by the Government of Odisha.
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?
- ✓ Active marine or inland fisherman in Odisha — registered with Fisheries Department
- ✓ Valid fishing licence / boat registration
- ✓ Odisha resident
- ✓ SC/ST fishermen get additional PMMSY subsidy
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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
Apply directly on the official Odisha government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
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Common Questions About Odisha Government Schemes
ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 — ରକ୍ଷାବନ୍ଧନ ଦିନ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ମହିଳା ଦିବସ ଦିନ ₹5,000। 5 ବର୍ଷ (2024–2029) ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମୋଟ ₹50,000।
Subhadra Yojana Odisha eligibility 2026?+
Odisha resident women aged 21–60, annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh, no government job or pension, Aadhaar-linked bank account. Women with NFSA/SFSS ration cards are automatically eligible without income certificate.
KALIA ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ଛୋଟ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 ଦୁଇ କିସ୍ତିରେ — ଖରିଫ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ରବି ₹5,000।
KALIA Yojana Odisha status check kaise karein?+
kalia.odisha.gov.in पर जाएं → Beneficiary Status → Aadhaar नंबर डालकर अपना payment status देखें।
BSKY Odisha Smart Health Card kaise download karein?+
bsky.odisha.gov.in → Know Your Eligibility → Ration Card number enter → BSKY card download. Mo Seva Kendra / CSC se print bhi milega.
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