Andhra Pradesh government has launched Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme 2025 for welfare of fishermen community. Under this scheme, each fisherman will now receive Rs. 20,000 during the fishing ban period. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for matsyakarulu sevalu scheme, what is eligibility criteria, list of documents required, installment transfers and other aspects regarding the scheme.
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AP Matsyakarulu Sevalo Scheme Launch
On 26th April 2025, CM Chandrababu Naidu has launched Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme in line with the election promise. AP govt. have increased the hunting break assistance from Rs. 10000 earlier to Rs. 20000. Around 1,29,178 people will be given Rs. 20 thousand each. CM has released a total amount of Rs. 258.35 crores to the beneficiaries to mark the official launch of the Matsyakarulu Sevalo. This increase in the amount aims to reduce the hardships faced by fishermen due to lack of income during the hunting ban.
While launching the Matsyakarulu Sevalu Scheme, CM said that it is the duty of the government to stand by those who have a hard-working spirit. Before launching this scheme, CM went to Budagatlapalem, Etcherla constituency, Srikakulam district and spoke to the fishermen there and learned about their hardships. CM told them that the government would undertake programs that would benefit them. The time CM spent with those hardworking people strengthened his resolve to work harder for the state.
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CM Chandrababu Naidu on Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme
CM Chandrababu Naidu wrote on X “ఎన్నికలలో ఇచ్చిన హామీకి అనుగుణంగా #MatsyakarulaSevalo పథకాన్ని నేడు ప్రారంభించడం ఎంతో సంతోషంగా ఉంది. గతంలో రూ.10 వేలుగా ఉన్న వేట విరామ సాయాన్ని రూ.20 వేలకు పెంచి ఇచ్చాం. 1,29,178 మందికి రూ. 20 వేలు చొప్పున రూ. 258.35 కోట్లను నేడు అందించాం. వేట నిషేధ సమయంలో ఆదాయం లేక మత్స్య కారులు పడే బాధలు చూసినందువల్లే ఈ పథకం ద్వారా ఇచ్చే మొత్తాన్ని పెంచాం. కష్టపడి పనిచేసే తత్వం ఉన్నవారికి సాయంగా నిలబడటం ప్రభుత్వ కర్తవ్యం. ఈ పథకం ప్రారంభించేందుకు శ్రీకాకుళం జిల్లా, ఎచ్చెర్ల నియోజకవర్గం, బుడగట్లపాలెం వెళ్లిన నేను, అక్కడ ఉన్న మత్స్యకారులతో మాట్లాడి వారి సాధకబాధకాలు తెలుసుకున్నాను. ప్రభుత్వ పరంగా వారికి మేలు చేసే కార్యక్రమాలు చేపడతామని చెప్పాను. ఆ కష్టజీవులతో నేను గడిపిన సమయం..రాష్ట్రం కోసం మరింత కష్టపడాలనే నా సంకల్పాన్ని మరింత దృఢంగా మార్చింది.”
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What is AP Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme 2025
Launching the Matchakarula Sevalo scheme for the welfare of fishermen, CM Naidu announced that Rs. 20,000 financial assistance will be given to the fishermen during the fishing ban period. Under this scheme, around 1,29,178 people will be given Rs. 20,000 each. CM released a total amount of Rs. 258.35 crores to the beneficiaries.
Additionally, CM pledged Rs. 15,000 under Talliki Vandanam for every child, so that fishing families can send their children to school without facing any financial strain. The hon’ble Chief Minister also assured the fishing community that the long-awaited fishing harbour will be completed soon.
Naidu engaged directly with the local fishing community, addressing their concerns and announcing significant welfare measures. The new Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme is a replacement of the earlier YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme in which Rs. 10,000 were given to each fishermen during fishing ban period.
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Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh state.
- The applicant must be a fisherman by occupation.
- Fishermen must be operating mechanised, motorised and non-motorised fishing nets.
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Documents Required for Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme
- Aadhaar card as Identity Proof
- Voter ID card / Ration Card / Other Document as Address Proof
- Recent Passport size photographs
- Occupational certificate
- Copy of 1st page of Bank passbook
- Active Mobile number
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AP Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme Apply Online
There is NO need to separately apply online for Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme. As Matsyakarula Sevalo is an eligibility based scheme, so all the fishermen in AP state will get Rs. 20,000 assistance. The state govt. has data of all the fishermen who would be considered as the beneficiaries of this scheme.
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Establishment of Fishing Harbour in AP
Chief Minister spoke to the people from the fishermen community who highlighted the challenges faced by those who rely on fishing. They expressed safety concerns, citing incidents of boats capsizing in high waves. They emphasised on the urgent need for a fishing harbour to reduce accidents and facilitate safer fishing. People even shared their struggles while fishing during night and the risks involved.
After talking to the people, CM understand that establishment of the fishing harbour and an ice factory could boost the income of the fishermen community by 50%, apart from creating job opportunities in nearby villages. Accordingly, CM has given assurance to the fishing community that the long-awaited fishing harbour will be completed soon.
Chief Minister also interacted with traders of dry fish, inquiring about their drying methods and daily earnings. He later visited the community hall, where he interacted with boat repairers. Furthermore, CM inspected ice boxes and fishing nets to understand the fishing community’s challenges better.
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Matsyakarulu Sevalu Scheme in AP Budget 2025-26
On 28th February 2025, Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh delivered AP Budget Speech 2025-26 in which he said “I am happy to announce the fulfilment of another manifesto promise of doubling the financial relief during fishing ban period from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000”.
For more details on Matsyakarula Sevalo Scheme, visit the official website https://fisheries.ap.gov.in/