Fishermen Accident Relief Scheme

Name of Component Standard of Assistance Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits

Death in Pakistan Jail ₹4,00,000/- Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.

Lost in Sea ₹2,00,000/- Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.

Accidental death while fishing at sea ₹2,00,000/- Only once, after dead or lost declared as per rules.

The applicant must be a legal heir of the deceased fisherman.

The deceased must have been an active fisherman from Gujarat.

Online

Step 1: The legal heir of the deceased fisherman must collect and fill out the application form.



Step 2: The application along with the necessary documents should be submitted to the concerned district office.

Step 3: Upon verification, financial assistance will be provided to the eligible beneficiary.

Identity of resident of Gujarat State.

Legal Heir Affidavit.

Copy of Boat Call, License, and Movement Book.

Inquest Panchnama & FIR.

Copy of Post-Mortem Report.

Copy of Death Certificate.

Copy of Bank Passbook of Legal Heir.