Archive · 28 Sep 2025
AP to Join NFDB Insurance Scheme for Fishermen's Welfare
The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Minister Atchannaidu, is working to help fishermen.
They plan to join a national insurance program that gives money to families if a fisherman dies on the job.
The government is also putting tracking devices on boats to prevent accidents.
The minister criticized the previous government for not helping fishermen enough and mismanaging funds.
Fishermen are now receiving more financial support than before, according to the minister.
New projects are planned to help fishermen in coastal areas.
AP will join the NFDB insurance scheme for fishermen.
Families of fishermen who die accidentally on duty will receive ₹10 lakh.
Satellite transponders are being fitted on boats to help fishermen track fish.
Inquiries into corruption in cooperative dairies have started.
Fishermen are receiving ₹20,000 for ban period allowance under current rule.
- Who
- K. Atchannaidu, the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries
- What
- Andhra Pradesh will join the NFDB insurance scheme and provide support for fishermen.
- When
- As announced on Saturday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve fishermen's welfare and provide financial aid.
- Minister
- K. Atchannaidu
- Insurance Scheme
- NFDB
- Ex-gratia
- ₹10 lakh (for accidental deaths)
- Ban Period Allowance
- ₹20,000 (under current coalition)
- Boat Transponders
- ₹4,000 each