If you’re a small-scale fisherman or aquaculturer in Mexico, you’ve likely heard about the Bienpesca Welfare program, an economic support granted by the Government every year to help those who depend on fishing and aquaculture. The program, also known as Bienpesca 2025, is an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to improve the living conditions of small-scale fishermen and aquaculturers throughout the country.
## What is the Bienpesca 2025 Welfare program?
The Bienpesca program is not a loan or credit, but a direct support without intermediaries that is deposited annually into the bank account of each beneficiary. This means you don’t have to return the money or pay interest, as it’s a subsidy aimed at improving the economy of those who work in the fishing sector. The Government of Mexico creates a register of beneficiaries every year to ensure support reaches those who really need it. The money is deposited into the bank account of the Banco de Bienestar, preventing intermediaries and ensuring each fisherman and aquaculturer registered in the program receives their payment in a timely manner.
In addition to financial support, the Bienpesca program also offers training in areas like good management practices, health maintenance and occupational safety, basic principles of administration, marketing, and added value, as well as legislation and fishing and aquaculture regulations. The program provides valuable skills and knowledge to help fishermen and aquaculturers improve their productivity and well-being.
## How to register in the Bienpesca 2025 program
To register in the program, you need to follow a series of steps. First, verify your eligibility by checking if you meet the criteria established by the program. You must be a small-scale fisherman or aquaculturer in Mexico, registered in the register of fishing and aquaculture producers, and have a current fishing permit or document that proves your activity.
Next, gather the necessary documentation, including a current official identification, a Unique Population Registration Key (CURP) certified, proof of recent domicile, and a fishing permit or document that proves your activity in the fishing or aquaculture sector. Once you have all your documentation, make the online record on the Official Portal of the CONAPESCA, where you will find the Bienpesca program section.
After completing the registration, the authorities will review your information and documentation to verify that you meet the requirements. This process can take a few weeks, so be patient and stay aware of your email or telephone in case they need additional information. If your application is approved, you will receive a notification with the date on which your welfare bank card will be delivered to you.
## Requirements and documentation to adhere to the Bienpesca 2025 program
To be a beneficiary of the Bienpesca program, you must meet certain requirements, including being a natural person dedicated to small-scale fishing or aquaculture, being registered in the register of fishing and aquaculture producers, and having a concession or fishing or aquaculture permit title. You must also have a current official identification and certified CURP.
## When is the Bienpesca 2025 welfare program payment?
The payment of the program was made on February 12, benefiting over 168,950 fishermen and aquaculturers throughout the country. Keep in mind that it’s an annual program, and the payment is made directly, without intermediaries, through the Banco de Bienestar.
## Bienpesca 2025 Welfare Program amounts
The economic support granted by the program is $7,500 pesos for each beneficiary. This payment is a significant economic relief for fishermen and aquaculturers, especially in seasons of ban or low catches, when income can be more unstable.
Remember to be attentive to the registration and payment dates, have your documents ready, and follow all the steps correctly to ensure you receive support without problems. The Bienpesca program is an excellent opportunity for thousands of fishermen and aquaculturers to receive financial support that helps them improve their quality of life and strengthen their productive activity. If you or someone you know works in the fishing or aquaculture sector, consider taking advantage of this program. For more information, you can visit the official portal.