The family (legal heir) relationship includes blood relations such as husband/wife, children/step children, parents/widow daughter/sister, and legal guardian of the minor.

Yes, the deceased fisherman must have been in the age group of 18-60 years to qualify for the Immediate Death Relief Assistance.

The applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority, ensuring it contains essential details like date, time, and a unique identification number.

No, the deceased fisherman must not have been a beneficiary of the old age pension scheme to be eligible for the relief.

The relief, amounting to ₹1,00,000, is provided within 15 days to 3 months from the date of receipt of the application.

Yes, a widow daughter or sister is considered a legal heir, eligible to claim the Immediate Death Relief Assistance.

Deceased fishermen are those reported by police and family members to have lost their lives while fishing in the sea or other water bodies.

The deceased fisherman should have been a member of the Fishermen/Fisherwomen Co-operative Society to qualify for the relief.

The affected family must apply within 30 days from the date of the event, in case of the death of the fishermen.

The interested applicant should request the prescribed application form from the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare/Sub-Offices of outlying regions.

The scheme aims to provide ₹1,00,000 as immediate relief to the family of the deceased fisherman within 15 days to 3 months of application.