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The applicant should be an ordinarily resident of the Union territory of Puducherry.The applicant should be a fisherman.The
applicant should belong to a group designated to be "Below Poverty Line".*Beneficiary shall also be considered based on the decisions
taken periodically by the Governing Body of the Pondicherry Fishermen Welfare and Distress Relief Society.The applicant should not be
ordinarily residing in any foreign nation during the natural calamity, lean season, or ban on the fishing period for which relief assistance
is issued.The beneficiary or any other members of the ration card should not be in regular service in the Government/Quasi
Government/Government undertakings/Retired Government Pensioner.* The benefit under this scheme shall not be denied only on the
ground that the head of the family or family member is a recipient of Old Age Pension (OAP);* The benefit under this scheme shall not
be restricted on the ground that the fisherman is in possession of mechanized or motorized or traditional fishing boats or is not in
possession of the said fishing boats.Application ProcessOfflineStep 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the concerned
authority i.e. Pondicherry State Fishermen Co-operative Federation Limited, Puducherry/The Karaikal Fishermen Co-operative
Marketing Union, Karaikal/The Assistant Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Mahe/The Assistant Director of Fisheries and
Fishermen Welfare, Yanam of the respective regions. Step 1: The interested applicant should request the hard copy of the prescribed
format of the application form from the concerned authority.Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the
passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).Step 3:
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.Step 4: Request a receipt or
acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential

**How to apply:** , 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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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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