Inland water-body fishers' welfare

Fishers who fish in rivers, irrigation tanks, ponds and dams, other than the sea, currently get none of the benefits of the Tamil Nadu Fishers' Welfare Board. Changing this situation, all benefits of the Tamil Nadu Fishers' Welfare Board will be made available to all fishers who take fishing as their occupation. Eligible prawn producers will also benefit under this scheme. Further, to benefit prawn producers who face losses from unexpected disease outbreaks, prawn disease insurance will be provided.