Kerala
Fishermen’s Welfare Fund Board (KFWFB)
Kerala
Fishermen’s Welfare Fund Board (KFWFB) is a statutory board
constituted by the Government of Kerala under the provisions
of the Kerala Fisherman’s Welfare Fund Act 1985.
Its
headquarters is at Thrissur. There are 3 regional offices at
Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode.
Organization
Activities
are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of eight members.
- Secretary
to Government in charge of Fisheries
- Director
of Fisheries
- Managing
Director Matsyafed
- Law
Secretary or Nominee
- Representative
of Finance Department
- Three
representatives of fishermen
- Two
representatives of allied workers
Government
Nominates one of the members in its Chairman. Fishermen Welfare
Commissioner is the Chief Executive of the Board.
Schemes
Implemented by the Board
21
Welfare schemes have been implemented for the benefit of fishermen
who are the members of welfare fund.
(1)
Group Insurance
All
registered fisherman of the State between the age group of 18
and 70 years are brought under this scheme.
Financial
Assistance
Accidental
death - Rs. 1,00,000
Missing
- Rs. 1,00,000
Permanent
Total disability – Rs. 1,00,000
Permanent
Partial disability – Rs. 50,000
(2)
Reimbursement of Medical Expenses
Financial
assistance up to Rs. 2000/- is given as hospitalization charges
subject to 24 hrs admission as in-patient and production of
original bills and details of accident duly certified by the
Doctor.
(3)
Death while Fishing or Immediately thereafter not due to Accident
The
dependents of the fishermen who happen to die due to unexpected
cause while fishing or immediately thereafter and those not
eligible under the GIS are give an assistance of Rs, 20,000/-
(4)
Financial Assistance for the Marriage of Daughters of fishermen
Financial
assistance @ Rs. 1500/- is paid for the marriage of all daughters
of registered fishermen.
(5)
Old Age Pension Scheme
Registered
fishermen who attains the age of 60 years and whose annual income
is below Rs. 5000/- is granted a monthly pension of Rs. 120/-.
(6)
Financial Assistance for the Death of Dependents
An
assistance of Rs. 600/- is paid to the fishermen to meet expenses
in connection with death of their dependents, towards funeral
expenses.
(7)
Financial Assistance for Temporary Disability due to Accident
An
amount of Rs. 500/- paid to active fishermen who happen to face
with temporary disabilities due to accidents & are unable
to go for fishing not less than 7 days.
(8)
Financial Assistance to the Dependents on Death of Fishermen
On
the death of an active fisherman below 60 years, by any reason
the dependents are paid an amount of Rs. 5000/-. If there is
no legal dependents the person who meets the funeral expenses
is paid Rs. 1000/-
(9)
SSLC Cash Award and Scholarship
An
amount of Rs. 5000/- is awarded to the student who secures the
highest marks in the SSLC examination & Rs 3000/- to the
student who secures the 2nd highest mark among fishermen
community in the State level. Students who secure the highest
marks in the district level are awarded Rs. 2000/-
A
monthly stipend of Rs. 100/- is granted to Ist and IInd rank
holders in the state level, if they are continuing their studies
for 2 years.
(10)
Family Welfare Schemes
Financial
assistance of Rs. 500/- is given to the husband or wife of the
fishermen family who undergo sterilization operation.
(11)
Financial Assistance for treatment of Fatal Disease
Registered
fishermen between the age group of 23 and 60 and who have renewed
their membership for 5 years are eligible for an amount of Rs.
50,000/- for treatment of fatal diseases like Cancer, Heart
diseases, Kidney diseases etc. A maximum amount of Rs. 12,000/-
is given for paralysis and Rs. 5000/- for mental disorders.
(12)
Chairman’s Relief Fund
This
fund gives immediate relief to fishermen who become victims
of unforeseen natural calamities and accidents. An emergency
financial relief upto Rs 2500/- is granted.
(13)
Netrajyothi Scheme
Implemented
in association with the State Health Department, Societies Working
for eradication of blindness and other social voluntary organizations.
Main objectives of the scheme are to conduct eye camps, extending
expert medical treatment and medical assistance to those affected
with serious ophthalmic complaints, conducting cataract operations
& supplying spectacles free of cost to deserving cases.
(14)
Special cases sanctioned by Board
Financial
assistance is also granted to some special cases which do not
come under the purview of the above schemes & which are
of humanitarian concern by the decision of board of Directors.
(15)
Maternity Benefit Scheme
The
wives of fishermen and the fisherwomen who are above 19 years
are eligible for financial assistance of Rs. 500/- for each
of the two live births for pre/post maternity care.
(16)
Cash Award for Higher Education
Cash
Award of Rs. 5000/- and a merit certificate are given to the
students of fishermen families who secure the highest marks
in each group of higher secondary examination in State level.
Cash Award of Rs. 3000/- and a merit certificate also given
to fishermen students in each region of Board who secure the
highest marks in Vocational Higher Secondary Education.
(17)
Fishermen’s Guidance Centre
Selected
Matsya Board guides are authorised to help fishermen to get
up to date awareness of Welfare Schemes of the Board and they
also help them to submit applications. The educated women of
fishermen family and disabled persons among the fishermen who
know typing will be selected as guides.
(18)
Awareness Campaigns / Extension Programme
Awareness
programmes, regarding the various schemes implemented by Board,
Fisheries Department & Matsyafed are conducted.
(19)“Sreshta
Matsya thozhilali” Award
This
scheme envisages to honour the senior citizens who worked in
the field of fishing & lead a remarkable life with a honourable
history. A sum of Rs 10,001/- and “Ponnade” is given to the
selected fishermen in each region of the Board.
(20)
Widow Pension
The
widow of Registered fishermen who died before getting at least
one installment of Pension are eligible for a monthly pension
of Rs 120/-.
(21)
Assistance for handicapped & mentally retarded children
An
assistance of Rs 5000/- is given for treatment of handicapped
and mentally retarded children of fishermen.
Allied
Workers Welfare Schemes
The
allied workers are divided into 5 categories
1) Beach Workers
2) Small Scale fish distributors
3) Fish Curers
4) Peeling Workers
5) Processing Workers
9 Schemes have been implemented so far.
(1)
Group Accident Insurance Scheme
Financial
assistance proposed to be granted under the scheme is Rs 1,00,000
for death and permanent total disability due to accident or
unexpected causes & Rs 50,000/- for partial disability.
Insurance
Coverage includes medi-claim of maximum Rs 2,000/- subject to
hospitalization for 2 hours.
(2)
Old age Pension
Allied
workers who have completed 60 years of age are eligible for
pension at Rs. 75/- month.
(3)
Financial assistance to the dependents for the death of the
allied workers
On
the death of an allied worker who is not eligible for assistance
by other scheme the dependents are given an amount of Rs. 5000/-.
(4)
Maternity Benefit Scheme
An
assistance of Rs. 750/- is granted to registered allied workers
for their pre/post maternity care.
(5)
SSLC Cash award
An
amount of Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3000/- is awarded to children of
allied workers who score !st and IInd highest mark in the State
level. An amount of Rs. 2000/- awarded in the district level.
Further the Ist & IInd rank holders in the state are given
Rs. 100/- as pocket money for 1 year studies.
(6)
Financial Assistance for treatment
For
the treatment of cancer, Heart disease & Kidney disease
a maximum of Rs 25,000/-, Paralysis, Mental Patients maximum
of Rs. 10,000/- and Rs 5,000/- granted to female allied workers
for treatment of Uterine diseases.
(7)
Assistance for Marriage
An
amount of Rs. 1500/- given for the marriage of daughters of
allied workers.
(8)
Family welfare Scheme
Financial
assistance of Rs. 500/- granted for family welfare of allied
workers.
(9)
Widow Pension
An
amount of Rs. 75/- month as pension is granted to widows of
allied workers
Source
of Fund
Contributions
from various categories as envisaged in the Act.
1. Fishermen at rates as fixed
by Government
2.
Dealers to pay 1% of their sale
3.
Owners of fishing vessels to pay a monthly contribution
4.
Stake net & Chinese net owners
5.
Owners of prawn filtration areas
6.
Owners of fish markets or leasers
7.
Owners of ice plants
8.
Owners of vehicles engaged in transportation of fish
Additional
source
1. Files levied under the KFWF
scheme
2.
Damages realized under section 21 of the Act
3.
Grants & loans from Government
4.
Voluntary donation
5.
Penalty levied under provisions of KMFRI Act 1980
2. KERALA STATE COOPERATIVE FEDERATION FOR FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED (MATSYAFED)
Kerala
State Cooperative Federation for Fisheries Development Limited
(Matsyafed) is a two tier co-operative federation with 654 primary
Fishermen’s Development Welfare Co-operative Societies- 340
in marine sector, 183 in the Inland sector & 131 Women’s
Co-operatives.
Administration
& management is vested with a Board of Directors having
23 members of whom 15 are elected from primary cooperatives
5 are official members & 3 non official members nominated
by State. Chief Executive is the Managing Director appointed
by Government. There are 10 District offices – 9 in coastal
district & 1 in Inland district – Kottayam, headed by District
Managers.
Schemes
1.
Integrated Fisheries Development Projects (IFDP)
2.
Welfare Activities
(i) Fishermen Personal Accident
Insurance scheme
(ii) Matsyafed
Input Security Scheme (MISS)
(iii) Special
bus for fish vending women
(iv) Community
Peeling Centers
3.
Employment Generation Activities
(1)
Schemes with assistance of NBCFDC
(2)
Schemes with assistance of NMDFC
4.
Centrally sponsored & plan schemes
(1)
Motorisation of country craft
(2)
Subsidy for suitable complements of fishing Gear
(3)
Popularisation of new generation crafts
5.
Service & Supplies
6.
Beach level auctions
3. AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AQUACULTURE, KERALA (ADAK)
The
Agency for Development of Aquaculture, Kerala (ADAK) was established
in 1989 as an autonomous agency to implement various aquaculture
development activities. The head office is at Thiruvananthapuram
and the Regional Offices are at Kannur, Alappuzha & Ernakulam.
Brackish water farm at Poyya is presently managed by ADAK
Objectives
| 1. |
To
develop scientific shrimp farming |
| 2. |
To
establish quality control research lab |
| 3. |
Training
& Extension |
| 4. |
To
establish shrimp hatcheries |
| 5. |
Transfer of technology |
Schemes
to the Implemented
| 1. |
Hatchery
at Odayam- Proposed to construct an hatchery with a production
capacity of 15 lakhs P.L |
| 2. |
Integrated
development of aquaculture in Kuttanad |
| 3. |
Sustainable
development of shrimp farming |
| 4. |
Mussel
culture |
| 5. |
P.C.R.
Lab |
4. FISHERIES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY (FIRMA)
Fisheries
Resource Management Society (FIRMA) was established by the
Government in 1997 under the Literacy, Scientific & Charitable
Societies Act 1955. It is and autonomous body for the development
of fisheries sector in Kerala & to review & evaluate
all fishery development management & conservation programmes
under fisheries & build up appropriate contacts with other
research & development agencies in the country.
Chief
Executive of the society is the Executive Director with headquarters
at Thiruvananthapuram & Regional centre at Ernakulam
Governing
Body
Minister
for Fisheries – Chairman
Secretary
to Government, Fisheries – Vice Chairman
Director
of Fisheries, Chairman MPEDA, Director CMFRI, CIFT, Director
schools of Environmental Studio, Dean of Fisheries College,
MD Matsyafed, ED-ADAK, Chairman Fund Board are all members.
Programmes
- Project
for Afforestration, conservation & management of mangroves
- Project
for conservation & management of cold water fisheries
- Preparation
of Bibliography endangered species of Kerala
- Aqua
show
- Silvo
fisheries
- Technoparks
for ornamental fish production
5. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
(NIFAM)
This
National Institute under the Department of fisheries is meant
for organising short term training programmes to fisheries
officers, fishermen, fish farmers & social workers.
6. FISH FARMERS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (FFDA)
A
centrally sponsored scheme registered under charitable societies
Act to promote fish training & to overcome constraints
in respect of extension, training & financing of fresh
water aqua culture development programmes. Chief Executive
Officer is the District officer.
Organization
There
is a Managing committee under the Chairmanship of District
Panchayat President. District collector is the Executive Director.
CEO heads the executive wing. Members include MP, MLA JD (Zonal)
DDF, Executive Engineer (Minor Irrigation) District Panchayat
Officer, Regional Manager, NABARD, Head bank officer &
fish farmer representative.
7. BRACKISH WATER FISH FARMERS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BFFDA)
Brackish
Water Fish Farmers Development Agencies are district level
organizations with 50% assistance from Government of India,
Registered under the charitable societies Act 6 BFFDA is have
been set up in Kerala at Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur,
Kozhikode & Kannur.
Organization
The
Managing Committee & the Executive Body constitutes the
two wings of the agency. District Panchayat President is the
Chairman of the Managing Committee and District Collector
is the Executive Director. Members are Superintending Engineer
HED, DDF, District Panchayat Officer, RDO, Prawn farmer representative
and Representative of Commercial Banks. CEO is the convener.
Managing committee is the supreme body. Executive wing is
headed by CEO
Objectives
(A) To popularize
shrimp farming as can economic activity among the rural population
& for creating more employment opportunities.
(B)
To provide a package of technical, financial & extension
support to small & marginal farmers. For enabling them
to undertake scientific prawn farming.
(c)
Effectively co-ordinate the activities of various departments/agencies
involved in the development of prawn farming.
Specific
objectives
| (1) |
Survey
& Identification of brackish water areas suitable
for prawn culture |
| (2) |
Design
& Construction of shrimp farms |
| (3) |
Imparting farming to farmers on scientific methods of
shrimp farmers & shrimp hatchery operation |
| (4) |
Providing
requisite technical support for undertaking prawn culture |
| (5) |
Preparation
of bankable projects for getting requisite financial support
from commercial banks for the construction / renovation
of prawn farms |
| (6) |
Arranging
subsidy & financial assistance to farmers as per the
norms of the agency |
| (7) |
Arranging
supply of inputs such as seed feed etc for shrimp culture |
| (8) |
Providing
market information & arranging marketing of produce
through exporters |
Administration
BFFDA has 2 wings the managing committee and the Executive
Body. District Panchayat President is the Chairman of the
Managing Committee and the District Collector is the Executive.
Director. The members are Superintending Engineer – HED; Deputy
Director of Fisheries District Panchayat Officer, Revenue
Divisional Officers Representative of prawn farmers, Representative
of Commercial Banks Chief Executive Offices is the Convenor.
Managing committee is the supreme body & meets every 3
months to review the progress to take future policy decision.
The Executive wing is headed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Pattern
of Assistance
1. Subsidy for renovation/construction
of farmers.
For developing new areas for scientific prawn farming BFFDA
extends subsidy @ 25% of the capital cost subject to a maximum
of Rs 30,000/- per ha water area & the entire cost of
inputs for the first crop.
2. Subsidy for establishment
of shrimp hatchery.
To establishment prawn hatchery with a capacity of 2-5 million
PL/annum. Assistance will be given to a maximum of Rs 1 lakh
or @ 10% of capital investment which ever is less.
3. Subsidy for semi-intensive
prawn farming.
For the construction of new ponds to under take semi-intensive
prawn farming public sector enterprises/companies, corporations
& private entrepreneurs will be given subsidy to a maximum
of Rs. 30,000/ ha water area. Beneficiary is eligible to avail
a subsidy at this rate for a maximum area of 10 ha at a time.
4. Incentive for
training
For imparting training in shrimp farming & shrimp hatchery
operation stipend is given at the rate of Rs 25/- day/trainee
for 2 months. Travelling allowance is limited to Rs 140/-
per trainee for field trips.
8. HARBOUR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (HED)
The
Harbour Engineering Department is a service department of
the Department of Fisheries. It executes the construction
activities for Department construction of fishing harbors,
fish landing centers, building & ponds etc.
| SL
No. |
Description |
Rate
(Rs.) |
| 1
Gate Collection |
| A |
Hand
Cart |
4.00
Per entry |
| B |
Cycle |
4.00
Per entry |
| C |
Auto
Truck |
6.00
Per entry |
| D |
Tempo/Mini
Van |
10.00
Per entry |
| E |
Mini
lorry (6 wheeler) |
16.00
Per entry |
| F |
Lorry |
24.00
Per entry |
| G |
Autorikshaw
with 3 persons or less |
10.00
Per entry |
| H |
Motorcycle/Scooter/Moped
with one or two passenger (s) |
6.00
Per entry |
| I |
Motor
Car |
10.00
Per entry |
| J |
Ice |
05.00
Per block of 50 Kg |
| K |
Public
Persons: |
|
| |
Between
4 PM 6 PM |
1.00
Per person per entry |
| |
For
remaining hours |
4.00
Per person per entry |
| II
Landing charges |
| A |
Pursiene
Boat |
100.00
per landing |
| B |
Trawl
Net Boat |
22.00
per landing |
| C |
Gill
Net Boat |
16.00
per landing |
| D |
Vallom
(2 obm) |
20.00
per landing |
| E |
Vallom
(1obm) |
6.00
per landing |
| F |
Vallom
(without obm) |
-- |
| III
Berthing charges |
| A |
Boats |
8
per day |
| IV
Wharfage |
| A |
Hand
cart (Fish) |
20.00
per trip |
| Hand
cart (Crustaceans) |
20.00
per trip |
| B |
Auto
Truck (Fish) |
60.00
per trip |
| Auto
Truck (Crust) |
100.00
per trip |
| C |
Tempo/Mini
(Fish) |
60.00
per trip |
| Tempo/Mini
Van (Fish) |
200.00
per trip |
| D |
Mini
Lorry (Fish) 6 wheeler |
28.00
per trip |
| Mini
Lorry (Crust) 6 Wheeler |
400.00
per trip |
| E |
Lorry
(Fish) |
100.00
per trip |
| Lorry
(Crust) |
600.00
per trip |
| F |
Head
Load (Fish) |
1.00
per trip |
| Head
Load (Crust) |
10.00
per trip |
| V
Renewal of licences |
| a |
Auction
Agents |
100.00
per month |
| b |
Merchants |
380.00
per month |
| c |
Petry
Merchants |
60.00
per month |
| d |
Ice
Sellers |
150.00
per month |
| e |
Women
vendors/Labourers |
4.00
per month |
| f |
Harbour
workers |
100.00
per annum |
| VI
Ground Rent for repair yard |
| |
Open
area |
20.00
per day |
| |
Covered
area |
30.00
per day |
| VII
New sources of Revenue |
| |
Entry
fee top breakwaters |
1.00
per each |
9. MARINE ENFORCEMENT (ME)
Marine
Enforcement (ME) is under the control of Superintendent of
Police. It is responsible for implementing Marine Fishing
Regulation Act through five Fisheries stations at Vizhinjam,
Neendakara, Vypeen, Beypore & Kannur.
Functions
1) Maintain law & order
in territorial waters & off shores
2)
Conduct sea rescue operations
3)
Implement trawl ban
