Matsyakarula Sevalo for Fishermen (Andhra Pradesh)
Matsyakarula Sevalo is the Andhra Pradesh government's support for sea fishermen families. Each eligible family gets ₹20,000 a year to make up for lost income during the 61-day sea fishing ban from 15 April to 14 June.
What is Matsyakarula Sevalo?
Every year, fishing in the sea is banned for 61 days, from 15 April to 14 June, so that fish can breed. Fishermen families lose their income during this time. Under Matsyakarula Sevalo (the fishing ban relief, earlier called Matsyakara Bharosa), the Andhra Pradesh government pays ₹20,000 to each eligible family. The amount was ₹10,000 under the previous government and was doubled by the present government.
Latest update
- On 19 May 2026, at Thummalapenta in Kavali (Nellore district), the Chief Minister released ₹261.50 crore for 1,30,796 fishermen families.
- On 14 July 2026, another 5,910 families who were left out for technical reasons got ₹20,000 each (₹11.82 crore).
- In total, 1,34,298 families received ₹268.59 crore for 2026-27.
The next payment is for the 2027 fishing ban. It is usually paid during the ban period, but the date is announced by the government each year.
Who is eligible?
The Fisheries Department decides eligibility. In general:
- Fishermen families in Andhra Pradesh who depend on sea fishing for a living.
- You should be registered with the Fisheries Department, as a boat owner or as a worker on a mechanised, motorised or traditional boat.
- People with a government job, a regular salary or a pension are generally not eligible.
- An Aadhaar-linked bank account is needed for the payment.
How the list is made
- Fisheries Department staff check applications in the field and identify eligible families.
- The list of selected families is displayed at the village or ward secretariat.
- If your name is missing, contact the Fisheries Development Officer or your secretariat with your Aadhaar, boat or fishing details and bank passbook.
- After the final list is approved, ₹20,000 is credited to the bank account.
Other help for fishermen
- Diesel subsidy for motorised boats (₹50 crore in the 2026-27 budget).
- Mechanised boats: 200 boats to be sanctioned with a 60% subsidy and the rest as a bank loan (announced May 2026).
- Pension: fishermen can also get the ₹4,000 monthly NTR Bharosa pension (age and other rules apply).
- Accident cover: PMSBY gives ₹2 lakh accident insurance for ₹20 a year.
Official state portal: ap.gov.in
Frequently asked questions
How much do fishermen get during the fishing ban in AP?
₹20,000 per eligible fishermen family under Matsyakarula Sevalo, for the ban from 15 April to 14 June.
When was Matsyakarula Sevalo 2026 paid?
On 19 May 2026 for 1,30,796 families, and on 14 July 2026 for 5,910 more families who were left out.
Who is eligible for Matsyakarula Sevalo?
Sea fishermen families registered with the Fisheries Department who depend on fishing. People with government jobs, regular salaries or pensions are generally not eligible.
My name is not in the list. What should I do?
Contact the Fisheries Development Officer or your village/ward secretariat with your Aadhaar, fishing details and bank passbook.
When will the next Matsyakarula Sevalo payment come?
The next payment is for the 2027 fishing ban (15 April to 14 June 2027). The date will be announced by the government.
Sources
- UNI: AP govt releases ₹261.5 crore aid to fishermen families (19 May 2026)
- Andhra Jyothy: CM's announcements for fishermen at Thummalapenta (May 2026)
- Oneindia Telugu: ₹20,000 each to 5,910 more fishermen (14 Jul 2026)
- Deccan Chronicle: AP imposes seasonal marine fishing ban