Fishermen’s Distress Relief Fund
News –
- In a bid to strengthen the State’s fisheries sector, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the compensation under the Fishermen’s Distress Relief Fund had been increased from ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
- Karnataka produced 9.63 lakh tonnes of fish in 2024–25, ranking third in total fish production nationwide.
Fishermen’s Distress Relief Fund
- Purpose: To provide immediate financial relief and support to fishermen and their families in distress due to accidents, natural calamities, or death while at sea or on land.
- Administering Authority: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Government of Karnataka.
- Compensation Amount: The compensation amount for the family of a missing or deceased fisherman while at sea has recently been increased from ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh in Karnatak
- Eligibility: The applicant must be a registered fisherman/fisherwoman with the department and meet specific criteria depending on the nature of the claim (e.g., loss of life, damage to vessel/gear).
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