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Government Schemes Navigator

Explore central and state government schemes for aquaculture, check your eligibility, and find the best subsidies for your venture.

All Available Schemes8 schemes

PMMSY

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Total Outlay₹20050.00 Cr
Subsidy40-60% (SC/ST/Women get 60%)
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Key Features

  • Largest-ever investment of Rs. 20,050 crore in the Indian fisheries sector
  • Two-pronged approach: Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored components
  • Covers the entire fisheries value chain from production to marketing
  • Special focus on SC/ST/Women with 60% subsidy (vs 40% general category)
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PM-MKSSY

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana

Total Outlay₹6000.00 Cr
SubsidyUp to 40% for micro-enterprises; 35% for value addition units
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Key Features

  • Rs. 6,000 crore dedicated outlay for fisheries sector formalization
  • Digital-first approach with unique Fisheries ID for every fisher
  • Focus on micro-enterprise development and value chain strengthening
  • Target of 500+ new FFPOs to organize small-scale fishers
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FIDF

Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund

Total Outlay₹7522.00 Cr
SubsidyUp to 80% loan coverage; 3% interest subvention
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Key Features

  • Rs. 7,522 crore dedicated fund for fisheries infrastructure development
  • Concessional finance with only 3% interest subvention reducing borrowing cost significantly
  • Up to 80% loan coverage of total project cost from institutional lenders
  • Long repayment tenure of up to 12 years with 2-year moratorium
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AP Fish Farmer Development Scheme

Andhra Pradesh Fish Farmer Development Agency Scheme

Total Outlay₹1200.00 Cr
Subsidy40% general; 60% for SC/ST/Women
Department of Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Key Features

  • Highest aquaculture subsidy allocation among Indian states
  • Special focus on Vannamei shrimp farming in coastal districts
  • Strong hatchery network with 300+ registered hatcheries
  • Integrated approach covering pond to market chain
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Gujarat Fisheries Assistance Scheme

Gujarat State Fisheries Development Scheme

Total Outlay₹800.00 Cr
Subsidy50% general; 60% for SC/ST/Women
Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat

Key Features

  • Online application through the I-Khedut portal for transparency
  • Longest coastline in India at 1,600 km with immense marine potential
  • Special packages for Kutch and Saurashtra coastal development
  • Integrated with PMMSY for convergent funding
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TN Aquaculture Development Scheme

Tamil Nadu Aquaculture Development and Fisheries Welfare Scheme

Total Outlay₹650.00 Cr
Subsidy50% general; 75% for SC/ST
Department of Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu

Key Features

  • Among the highest subsidy rates in India at 75% for SC/ST beneficiaries
  • Strong institutional support through Tamil Nadu Fisheries University
  • Special focus on RAS and biofloc technology adoption
  • Active cage culture program in Sathanur, Mettur, and other reservoirs
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WB Fisheries Subsidy Scheme

West Bengal Fisheries Development Subsidy Scheme

Total Outlay₹500.00 Cr
Subsidy50% general; 60% for SC/ST/Women
Department of Fisheries, Government of West Bengal

Key Features

  • One of the fastest subsidy disbursal processes among Indian states
  • Special focus on freshwater species: Rohu, Katla, Mrigal, and Pangasius
  • Block-level fisheries officers for accessible farmer support
  • Convergence with MGNREGA for pond renovation labour component
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Kerala ADAK Scheme

Agency for Development of Aquaculture, Kerala (ADAK) Assistance Scheme

Total Outlay₹350.00 Cr
Subsidy50% general; 60% for SC/ST/Women/BPL
Department of Fisheries, Government of Kerala

Key Features

  • Dedicated state agency exclusively for aquaculture development
  • Unique Pokkali and Kaipad farming support preserving traditional practices
  • Strong Kudumbashree convergence for women's empowerment in fisheries
  • Own hatchery network ensuring quality seed supply across the state
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