Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana: Himachal Fisher Aid
Why in the news
The Himachal Pradesh government introduced income support for fishing families who cannot fish during the seasonal ban.
Key facts
- Scheme: Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana.
- Target group: reservoir fishermen during the annual fishing ban.
- Benefit: one-time ₹3,500 to each eligible fisherman.
- Coverage: around 3,700 fishing families at five major reservoirs.
- Cost: about ₹1.20 crore a year.
- Monitoring: Directorate of Fisheries.
Exam angle
- State: Himachal Pradesh.
- Assistance amount: ₹3,500 lump sum.
- Monitoring agency: Directorate of Fisheries.