Andhra Pradesh government has launched YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme for welfare of fishermen community. Under this scheme, each fishermen will now receive Rs. 10,000 (earlier Rs. 4,000) during the fishing ban period. This assistance amount is even extended to those fishermen who have already benefited from other schemes like Rythu Bharosa, Vahana Mitra and YSR Pension Kanuka schemes. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Matsyakara Bharosa scheme, what is eligibility criteria, list of documents required, installment transfers and other aspects regarding the scheme.
YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme in AP Budget 2024-25
On 7th February 2024, Finance Minister presented AP Budget 2024-25. While presenting the Andhra Pradesh Budget, FM said "Under YSR Matsyakara Bharosa, 2.43 lakh fishermen families benefitted from enhancement of the fishing ban-period relief from Rs 4,000 to Rs 10,000. The enhanced subsidy on diesel oil from Rs 6.03 per litre to Rs 9.00 per litre covers 20,034 fishing boats. The ex-gratia for untimely death of fishermen during fishing was enhanced from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh".
AP YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme Registration / Application Form
- Firstly, visit the official website of Fisheries department of Andhra Pradesh at fisheries.ap.gov.in
- At the homepage, click on the notification link for the YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme
- A new page will be displayed on your screen.
- Read the instructions given on the page carefully and enter the information asked on the registration form
- Upload all of the supporting documents with the Matsyakara Bharosa application form.
- Click on submit button to complete the AP YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme registration process.
Benefits of AP Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme
- Increased assistance of Rs. 10,000 (previously Rs. 4,000) to fishermen.
- Diesel subsidy of Rs. 9 per litre which was Rs. 6.03 earlier.
- Earlier, financial assistance was only given to those fishermen who uses mechanised and motorized boats. But the current dispensation would extend benefits to even those fishermen who uses hunting rafts.
- Ex-gratia provided to fishermen families who died while hunting has been raised from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh.
- All the fishermen in 18 to 60 years of age group can avail this benefit.
Eligibility Criteria for YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh state.
- The applicant must be a fisherman by occupation.
- Fishermen must be operating mechanised, motorised and non-motorised fishing nets.
Documents Required for YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme
- Aadhaar card as Identity Proof
- Voter ID card / Ration Card / Other Document as Address Proof
- Recent Passport size photographs
- Occupational certificate
- Copy of 1st page of Bank passbook
- Active Mobile number
AP YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Installment Transfers
| Installment | Amount (in Crores) | No. of Beneficiary Families | Year of Transfer |
| 1st | 102.48 | 1,02,478 | 2019 |
| 2nd | 109.23 | 1,09,231 | 2020 |
| 3rd | 119.87 | 1,19,875 | 2021 |
| 4th | 108.75 | 1,08,755 | 2022 |
| 5th | 124 | 1,20,000 | 2023 |
Other Measures for Welfare of Fisheries Sector in AP
While presenting Andhra Pradesh Budget 2024-25 on 7th February 2024, Finance Minister said the following things for the overall development of fisheries sector in Andhra Pradesh:-- Ten Fishing Harbours are being constructed, as per international standards to facilitate deep sea fishing & 35 integrated aqua labs are being established to provide inputs testing facilities at the village level. For market linkage, 2,000 'Fish Andhra' retail stores are established and linked to the 26 Aqua hubs.
- The AP State Aquaculture Development Authority was established for regulation, monitoring and promoting aquaculture. The Fishery Sciences University in West Godavari District is functioning from 1st April 2022.
- New livelihood opportunities to 16.5 lakh people have been generated by bringing 2.12 lakh hectares of area under aquaculture, making the state the Aqua Hub of India.
For more details, visit the official website fisheries.ap.gov.in
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