Distribution is conducted in fishing villages across all four regions of Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam, ensuring widespread coverage for eligible beneficiaries.

Possession of a red ration card is one of the essential documents required for the application process, serving as a key eligibility criterion for the "Lean Season Assistance" scheme.

No, applicants should not be ordinarily residing in any foreign nation during natural calamities, lean seasons, or fishing bans for which relief assistance is issued.

Field Officers issue tokens to eligible beneficiaries and oversee the distribution process, ensuring a streamlined and efficient assistance delivery system.

Distribution is conducted in fishing villages under the supervision of implementing officers or Fishermen Co-operative Societies in Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.

Periodic decisions taken by the Governing Body of the Pondicherry Fishermen Welfare and Distress Relief Society may influence beneficiary selection beyond standard eligibility criteria.

Yes, applicants should ensure that the receipt obtained during submission contains essential details, including the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

Membership certificates obtained from the Fishermen Co-operative Society of the concerned village in the Union Territory of Puducherry serve as proof for eligibility.

Essential documents include Aadhar Card, bank passbook copy, red ration card, identity card from the Director of Fisheries, and a membership certificate from the Fishermen Co-operative Society.

Interested applicants must obtain the prescribed application form, fill in mandatory details, attach required documents, and submit the completed form to the relevant authorities, securing a receipt as acknowledgment.

The scheme does not deny benefits based solely on OAP status, ensuring inclusivity for recipients facing natural calamities or fishing bans.

Applicants must be residents of the Union territory of Puducherry, fishermen below the poverty line, and not residing in foreign nations during calamities or fishing bans.