Sarkari Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Launched by the Department of Fisheries; Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying; Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to bring about ecologically healthy, economically viable, and socially inclusive development of India’s fisheries sector.
PMMSY is meant to drive a Blue Revolution through sustainable, responsible development of fisheries in India, backed by a total investment of ₹20,050 crore for the holistic development of the sector, including fishers’ welfare. It runs across every State and Union Territory over five years, from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. The Union Budget 2023-24 announced a new sub-scheme under PMMSY, backed by ₹6,000 crore, to support fish vendors, fishermen, and micro and small enterprises in improving value chain efficiencies and expanding the market.
Objectives of PMMSY
1. Tap into the fisheries sector’s potential sustainably, responsibly, inclusively, and equitably. 2. Lift fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification, and productive use of land and water. 3. Modernise and strengthen the value chain, including post-harvest management and quality improvement. 4. Double the incomes of fishers and fish farmers and generate meaningful employment. 5. Grow the fisheries sector’s contribution to Agricultural GVA and exports. 6. Secure fishers and fish farmers socially, physically, and economically. 7. Put in place a robust fisheries management and regulatory framework.
Targets of PMMSY
Fish Production and Productivity – 1. Raising fish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25, up from 13.75 million metric tons in 2018-19. 2. Lifting aquaculture productivity to 5 tons per hectare from the current national average of 3 tons. 3. Growing domestic fish consumption from 5 kg to 12 kg per capita.
Economic Value Addition – 1. Raising the fisheries sector’s share of Agriculture GVA to about 9% by 2024-25, up from 7.28% in 2018-19. 2. Doubling export earnings to ₹1,00,000 crores by 2024-25, from ₹46,589 crores in 2018-19. 3. Encouraging private investment and entrepreneurship growth in fisheries. 4. Cutting post-harvest losses from the reported 20-25% down to about 10%.
Enhancing Income and Employment Generation – 1. Creating 55 lakh direct and indirect jobs across the value chain. 2. Doubling fishers’ and fish farmers’ incomes.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Business Entity, Individual
09 Oct 2020
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The following categories of beneficiaries are eligible under this scheme:
Fishers themselves
Fishers themselves.
Fish Farmers
Fish Farmers.
Fish Workers and Fish Vendors
Fish Workers and Fish Vendors.
Fisheries Development Corporations
Fisheries Development Corporations.
Self Help Groups (SHGs)/joint Liability Groups (JLGs) operating…
Self Help Groups (SHGs)/joint Liability Groups (JLGs) operating in the Fisheries Sector.
Fisheries Cooperatives
Fisheries Cooperatives.
Fisheries Federations
Fisheries Federations.
Entrepreneurs and Private Firms
Entrepreneurs and Private Firms.
Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/companies (FFPOs/Cs)
Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/companies (FFPOs/Cs).
SCs/STs/Women/Differently Abled Persons
SCs/STs/Women/Differently Abled Persons.
State Governments/UTs and Their Entities
State Governments/UTs and Their Entities.
State Fisheries Development Boards (SFDB)
State Fisheries Development Boards (SFDB).
Central Government and Its Entities
Central Government and Its Entities.
Benefits Provided
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Financial assistance for fishing infrastructure: Funding is available to build fishing infrastructure such as fishing harbors, fish landing centers, fish markets, fish feed plants, fish seed farms, and fish processing units.1. Financial assistance for fish farmers: Fish farmers can get funding for activities like constructing ponds, cages, hatcheries, and nurseries, and for installing aeration systems and other equipment.1. Assistance for fisheries management: Funding supports fishery resource management through scientific methods, fishery management plans, and fishery information systems.1. Credit-linked subsidy for fish farmers: A credit-linked subsidy encourages fish farmers to take up fish farming as a business.1. Assistance for marketing and export of fish products: Support is available for cold chains, fish processing units, and packaging facilities to help export fish products.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
PAN Card
Bank Account Details
Bank Account Details:
Business Registration Certificate
Business Registration Certificate
Project Report
Project Report
Land Documents
Land Documents: If the project needs land, documents such as land lease agreements, ownership papers, or an NOC from the landowner are required.
Partnership Deed or Memorandum of Association (MOA) Note
Partnership Deed or Memorandum of Association (MOA) Note: The exact documents required can vary with the nature and type of project. Checking with the concerned authorities or the official PMMSY website for the complete, project-specific document list is advisable.
2020-10-09
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
For the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Component of PMMSY
Beneficiaries must submit a Self-Contained Proposal/Detailed Project Report (DPR), prepared per PMMSY's operational Guidelines, to the District Fisheries Officer of their home district or the district of the State/Union Territory where they plan to take up fisheries development activities.
For the Central Sector Scheme Component of PMMSY
Project proposals under the Central Sector Scheme Component of PMMSY should go to the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, at the address below:
The Secretary
Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying
Government of India
Room No-221, Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi - 110 001
email: secy-fisheries@gov.in
NOTE: Stakeholders should consult the District Fisheries Officer of the district in the State/UT where they intend to take up fisheries development activities to learn how proposals should be submitted.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.