Fishing in the reservoir is nocturnal in nature and hence involves a considerable element of risk to the life of the fishermen as well as his fishing equipments. Due to changes in atmospheric pressure, followed by cyclonic storms the reservoir become quite rough and such situation create a lot of hardships to the poor fishermen. To mitigate to a certain extent the losses to the fishermen a Fishermen Relief Fund Scheme has been formulated in the State.

Under this scheme each reservoir fishermen contributes Rs. 3 annually, to be collected from him at the beginning of the year while issuing the licenses. The State Government contributes an amount equal to the total contribution of the fishermen. The assistance from the fund to the fishermen is given only on loss of gill nets, wooden boats, and tents. Based on the present value of the equipments the compensation is given up to 33 percent of the loss of each item. Maximum assistance is given in case of total loss or destruction of the equipment. One may approach the Directorate of Fisheries Bilaspur-174001 Himachal Pradesh and Assistant Director Offices at District Headquarters to avail the scheme.

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