Gandhinagar: The state government is providing financial assistance to the families of Gujarati fishermen detained by Pakistani authorities. According to information shared by the Fisheries Minister in the Assembly, a daily assistance of ₹300 was paid to 206 families over the last two years ending December 31, 2025.

Rates of Assistance

The current assistance rates have been in effect since April 1, 2019. The last revision was implemented on that date, when the government increased the daily assistance by ₹150.

Assistance Disbursed in the Last Two Years

According to government data, the financial assistance provided over the past two years is as follows:

• 2024: A total of 105 fishing families received ₹1,19,12,400 as financial aid.

• 2025: As of December 31, 101 fishing families were paid ₹1,14,06,300.

The scheme serves as a crucial support mechanism for families whose primary earning members are currently imprisoned in Pakistan. DeshGujarat