What do you get under Fishermen assistance?
UT-funded financial help, paid by DBT, for building fishing vessels (pole and line, gill net, long line) and boats, upgrading or renovating crafts, hygienic fish processing units, and buying deep freezers and ice or fish boxes.
The official page lists the scheme items but not the amounts or subsidy percentages, so we cannot show a figure. Confirm the current rates with the department.
Who is eligible for Fishermen assistance?
- Fishermen of Lakshadweep, as per the Department of Fisheries’ rules for each item.
Also check:
- The department’s page does not print the subsidy rates or conditions; ask your island’s Fisheries Unit before you buy or build anything.
- Central PMMSY items (cold storage, kiosks, safety kits, replacement boats and nets, seaweed culture) are listed separately on the same page.
Documents needed for Fishermen assistance
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How to apply for Fishermen assistance
- Apply to the Fisheries Officer of your island’s Fisheries Unit (Kavaratti, Androth, Amini, Agatti, Kadmat, Chetlat, Kiltan, Minicoy, Kalpeni or Bitra), or to the Directorate of Fisheries, Kavaratti.
How to check Fishermen assistance status
- Ask your island’s Fisheries Unit or the Directorate of Fisheries, Kavaratti (04896-262254).
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Fishermen assistance?
Fishermen of Lakshadweep, as per the Department of Fisheries’ rules for each item.
How much do I get under Fishermen assistance?
UT-funded financial help, paid by DBT, for building fishing vessels (pole and line, gill net, long line) and boats, upgrading or renovating crafts, hygienic fish processing units, and buying deep freezers and ice or fish boxes. The official page lists the scheme items but not the amounts or subsidy percentages, so we cannot show a figure. Confirm the current rates with the department.
What documents do I need for Fishermen assistance?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Project report or business plan.
How do I apply for Fishermen assistance?
Apply to the Fisheries Officer of your island’s Fisheries Unit (Kavaratti, Androth, Amini, Agatti, Kadmat, Chetlat, Kiltan, Minicoy, Kalpeni or Bitra), or to the Directorate of Fisheries, Kavaratti. Official site: https://lakshadweep.gov.in/fisheries
How do I check Fishermen assistance status?
Ask your island’s Fisheries Unit or the Directorate of Fisheries, Kavaratti (04896-262254).
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Fishermen assistance?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
What help do Lakshadweep fishermen get from the UT?
DBT assistance for building fishing vessels and boats, upgrading crafts, fish processing units, deep freezers and ice or fish boxes, as listed by the Department of Fisheries.
Where do I apply for the Lakshadweep fisheries subsidy?
At your island’s Fisheries Unit or the Directorate of Fisheries, Kavaratti (04896-262254).
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.