What is WB Fishermen Welfare Scheme?
West Bengal Fisheries Department provides welfare schemes for registered marine and inland fishermen. Under the West Bengal Fishermen Welfare and Development scheme: ₹5 lakh group accidental insurance at sea, ₹1 lakh partial disability, subsistence allowance ₹1,500/month during lean fishing months (June-July ban period), diesel subsidy 50 paise/litre for mechanised boats, ice and cold storage subsidy, and one-time assistance for boat engine repair ₹15,000. Additionally, the central PMMSY (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana) provides additional support to WB fishermen — 60% government subsidy on boats, nets, and cold storage for SC/ST/women fishers. Apply at fisheries.wb.gov.in or nearest Fisheries Extension Officer.
WB Fishermen Welfare Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | West Bengal Fishermen Welfare Scheme 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Insurance + Pension for WB Fishermen |
| State | West Bengal (पश्चिम बंगाल) |
| Launched By | Government of West Bengal |
| Launch Year | 2005 |
| Benefit | ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹1,500/month lean season allowance + diesel + ice subsidy — WB fishermen |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 8 lakh+ registered fishermen in West Bengal |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fisheries.wb.gov.in |
WB Fisheries Dept — registered marine और inland fishermen को ₹5 लाख sea accident insurance, ₹1.5 लाख partial disability, lean season ₹1,500/month subsistence, diesel subsidy, ice subsidy। PMMSY — boats/nets पर 60% subsidy SC/ST/women। fisheries.wb.gov.in।
₹5 লাখ insurance + ₹1,500/month lean season + diesel subsidy + PMMSY boat 60% subsidy — WB fishermen
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Fisheries Dept-এর welfare scheme: registered marine/inland fishermen-দের ₹5 লক্ষ sea accident insurance, lean season ₹1,500/month subsistence, diesel subsidy। PMMSY: boat/nets-এ SC/ST/মহিলা — 60% subsidy। fisheries.wb.gov.in।
📌 फायदा: ₹5 লক্ষ insurance + ₹1,500/month lean season + diesel subsidy + PMMSY boat subsidy
पात्रता:
WB registered fisherman, fishing licence, WB domicile. SC/ST/women — extra PMMSY subsidy.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
fisheries.wb.gov.in → register। Block Fisheries Officer-এ fishing licence + Aadhaar + bank passbook নিয়ে যান।
Benefits of WB Fishermen Welfare Scheme
✅ ₹5 lakh sea accident insurance + ₹1,500/month lean season allowance + diesel + ice subsidy — WB fishermen
₹5 লাখ insurance + ₹1,500/month lean season + diesel subsidy + PMMSY boat 60% subsidy — WB fishermen
Who is Eligible for WB Fishermen Welfare Scheme?
- ✓ Active fisherman in West Bengal — sea (marine) or inland (river/pond)
- ✓ Must be registered as fisherman with Fisheries Department WB
- ✓ Must have valid fishing licence
- ✓ SC/ST/women fishers get extra subsidy under PMMSY
- ✓ Marine fishermen (sea fishing) get sea accident insurance
- ✓ West Bengal resident
Documents Required for WB Fishermen Welfare Scheme
How to Apply for WB Fishermen Welfare Scheme Online?
- 1fisheries.wb.gov.in → Welfare Schemes → Register
- 2Nearest Fisheries Extension Officer / Block Fisheries Officer-এ contact করুন
- 3Fishing licence, Aadhaar, bank passbook জমা দিন
- 4Annual renewal করতে হবে
- 5Accident: claim fisheries.wb.gov.in portal বা block office-এ file করুন
Official Government Portal — West Bengal
Applications go through fisheries.wb.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 fisheries.wb.gov.in — Fishermen Welfare