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, serving as a key eligibility criterion for the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme.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.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.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.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.Can
applicants request a unique identification number during the submission process?Yes, applicants should ensure that the receipt obtained
during submission contains essential details, including the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.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.Could you specify the mandatory documents needed
for the application?Essential documents include Aadhar Card, bank passbook copy, red ration card, identity card from the Director of
Fisheries, and a membership certificate from the Fishermen Co-operative Society.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.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.What are the eligibility criteria for applicants seeking assistance under
this scheme?Applicants must be residents of the Union territory of Puducherry, fishermen below the poverty line, and not residing in
foreign nations during calamities or fishing bans. Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesApplication FormState Plan SchemesList Of Sub-
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Ban Period Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities
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QuestionsThe scheme "Fishing Ban Period 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
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