Question: Tell me about the Lean Season Assistance under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme" scheme.

Answer: such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).Documents RequiredAadhar
CardCopy of the First Page of the Passbook of the Bank Account.Red Ration Card Issued by the Department of Civil Supplies and
Consumer Affairs, Puducherry.Identity Card Issued by the Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare. Membership Certificate as
Proof Obtained From Fishermen Co-operative Society of the Village Concerned in the Union Territory of Puducherry. Frequently Asked
QuestionsCan you elaborate on the benefits offered under the scheme, specifically during natural calamities?Eligible fishermen families
receive 5kg of free rice and a set of clothing, including a quality saree, blouse bit, lunghie, and towel, annually during natural
calamities.How are beneficiaries identified for the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme?Field Officers issue tokens specifying the
beneficiary's details on the Ration Card, and assistance is provided upon presenting these tokens in fishing villages across Pondicherry,
Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.What is the primary objective of the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme?The scheme aims to provide support
to fishermen families facing income deprivation during natural calamities and fishing ban periods, while also conserving fishery wealth
during breeding seasons.How does the scheme treat beneficiaries who are recipients of Old Age Pension (OAP)?The scheme does not
deny benefits based solely on OAP status, ensuring inclusivity for recipients facing natural calamities or fishing bans.Is possession of
fishing boats a determining factor for eligibility?The scheme is open to all fishermen, regardless of boat possessionâ€”be it mechanized,
motorized, or traditionalâ€”ensuring accessibility to a broad range of beneficiaries.What is the application process for those interested in
availing the scheme?Interested applicants must obtain the prescribed application form, fill in mandatory details, attach required
documents, and submit the completed form to the relevant authorities, securing a receipt as acknowledgment.Who issues the prescribed
application form for the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme?The application form can be obtained from designated authorities such as the
Pondicherry State Fishermen Co-operative Federation Limited, Karaikal Fishermen Co-operative Marketing Union, or the Assistant
Directors of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare.How does the scheme handle membership verification for applicants?Membership
certificates obtained from the Fishermen Co-operative Society of the concerned village in the Union Territory of Puducherry serve as
proof for eligibility.Are there any additional criteria considered periodically for selecting beneficiaries?Periodic decisions taken by the
Governing Body of the Pondicherry Fishermen Welfare and Distress Relief Society may influence beneficiary selection beyond standard

**Eligibility:** criteria.How is assistance distributed to beneficiaries in different regions?Distribution is conducted in fishing villages under the
supervision of implementing officers or Fishermen Co-operative Societies in Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.What role does
the Field Officer play in the distribution process?Field Officers issue tokens to eligible beneficiaries and oversee the distribution process,
ensuring a streamlined and efficient assistance delivery system.Can applicants residing in any foreign nation during calamities apply for
assistance?No, applicants should not be ordinarily residing in any foreign nation during natural calamities, lean seasons, or fishing bans
for which relief assistance is issued.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesApplication FormState Plan SchemesList Of Sub-OfficesContact
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QuestionsThe scheme "Lean Season Assistance" is a Sub-Component under the scheme "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean
Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme". The scheme is extended to all the regions of the Union territory of Puducherry. The scheme is
introduced with the objective to assist fishermen families who are deprived of income during natural calamities and fishing ban periods,
and to conserve the fishery wealth in sea during breeding season.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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