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Matsyajeebi Bandhu Scheme in West Bengal | Matshyajibi Bondu Yojana (Death Benefit) | মৎস্যজীবী বন্ধু (মৃত্যুজনিত ক্ষতিপূরণ) প্রকল্প

The government of West Bengal has announced the ‘Matsyajeebi Bandhu (Death Benefit) Scheme’, which will go into effect on April 1, 2023. It will provide a one-time financial assistance of Rs. 2 lakh to dependant family members of fishermen due to the untimely death, for whatever reason, of a registered fisherman aged 18-60 years.

Scheme Name	West Bengal Matsyajeebi Bandhu Scheme.
Launched By	West Bengal Government, 2023
Nodal Department	Department Of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources and Fishing Harbours, Government of West Bengal.
Benefits	Providing Financial Assistance of Rs.2 lakh.
Beneficiaries	Fishermen of West Bengal.
Mode of Apply	Offline & Online
Official Website	https://mjbdb-fisheries.wb.gov.in/

The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources, and Fishing Harbors has been designated the scheme’s nodal department. It notifies the ‘Operational Guidelines’ for executing the scheme ‘Matsyajeebi Bandhu (Death Benefit) Scheme 2023’. In this article, we will tell you all the details about the Matshyajibi Bondu scheme. So, stick to the end.

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West Bengal Matsyajeebi Bandhu Scheme

The West Bengal government launched the Matsyajeebi Bandhu Scheme in 2023, often referred to as Matsyajeebi Bandhu (Death Benefit). This scheme provides one-time cash assistance to the deceased fishermen’s families. This scheme is only applicable to deceased fishermen who perform this type of employment.

Fish Farmer.
Boat Making.
Fish Catcher.
Hatchery owner in hatchery.
Crab Catcher.
Crab Fattening.
Fish Farms.
Fish Vendor.
Khuti worker.

Matsyajeebi Bandhu Scheme in West Bengal

The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources, and Fishing Harbours, Government of West Bengal is the nodal department for this scheme. Only fishermen who have registered with the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources, and Fishing Harbours in West Bengal are eligible for this initiative.

Purpose of the Matshyajibi Bondu Scheme

The scheme aims to provide a one-time financial assistance to dependant family members of fishermen due to the untimely death, for whatever reason. The scheme would cover fishermen who died on or after April 1, 2023.

Benefits of the Scheme

The West Bengal government is providing one-time cash aid of Rs. 2 lakh to the deceased fishermen’s families.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying the Scheme

To apply for the Matsyajeebi Bandhu Prakalpa, the applicants should fulfil the given eligibility requirements.

The deceased fisherman’s age should be between 18 and 60 years old.
Registered nominees of deceased registered fishermen are eligible to apply for this program.
This system only applies to deceased fishermen who work in this field.
- Boat Making.
- Fishery Industry.
- Fishermen.
- Stitching fishing nets.
- Manufacturing Boats.

What Document Required?

The eligible beneficiary needs the following documents to apply to the scheme.

Domicile of West Bengal.
Any One Document for Identity Proof of the Deceased Fishermen
- Aadhaar Card.
- Pan Card.
- Passport.
- Voter card.
- Driving License.
Death Certificate.
Fishermen Registration card of deceased fishman.
Self Declaration Letter
First Page of Bank Passbook
Declaration of natural/legal guardian in case of minor applicant.

How to Apply for the Matsyajeebi Bandhu Scheme?

Eligible beneficiaries can apply for the Matsyajibi Bondhu through offline and online modes. We describe both the methods below. Choose as per your recommendation.

Matsyajeebi Bandhu Offline Application

The candidate can apply for the Matsyajeebi Bandhu Scheme by submitting an offline application form.

An offline application form is available from the Assistant Director of Fisheries in the relevant district. Collect it.
You can also download the Application form, and take a printout of it.

Fill up the application form with the correct information.
Attach all essential documents to the application form.
Submit the Matsyajeebi Bandhu (Death Benefit) application form, along with all supporting documentation, to the District’s Assistant Director of Fisheries.
The received application forms and documentation will be verified by the fishery extension officer.
After verification, the nominee would receive Rs.2,00,000/- in their designated bank account.

Online Apply for the Matsyajeebi Bondhu (Death Benefit)

Beneficiaries can apply for the Matsyajeebi Bandhu Prakalpa through the Online Application Form by visiting the West Bengal Matsyajeebi Bandhu portal.

Go to fisherman login, and enter the deceased fisherman’s registration number and the applicant’s mobile number.
Enter the OTP you received via message into the applicant’s number.
Then, the application form will appear on the screen.
Fill out the application form with the proper details.
After filling out all of the applicant’s information, upload the self-declaration and the no-objection certificate obtained from other rightful heirs.
After you’ve entered all of your information, save and submit.
You can check the status of your application by navigating to application status.
At the next stage, you will be able to view or download the sanction letter and payment letter, if they have been amended.

Contact Details

Helpline Number	033-23570077
Email ID	dsfisheries@gmail.com
Address	Department Of Fisheries, Government of West Bengal, Benfish Tower (“7th & 8th Floor”) 31-GN Block, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091

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