Government Scheme

PMMSY

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Official Website

Total Outlay

₹20050.00 Cr

Subsidy

40-60% (SC/ST/Women get 60%)

Approval Timeline

3-6 months

About this Scheme

PMMSY is the flagship scheme for the fisheries sector, designed to bring about a Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India. With an investment of Rs. 20,050 crore, it is the highest-ever investment in the fisheries sector, aiming to enhance fish production, improve post-harvest infrastructure, and double the income of fishers and fish farmers.

Objectives

1Enhance fish production from 137.58 lakh MT to 220 lakh MT by 2024-25
2Modernize and strengthen the value chain including post-harvest management and quality improvement
3Double the income of fishers and fish farmers
4Promote sustainable aquaculture practices and responsible fishing
5Strengthen fisheries governance and an enabling environment for the sector
6Generate an additional 55 lakh direct and indirect employment in the sector
7Reduce post-harvest losses from 20-25% to about 10%
8Augment domestic fish consumption from 5 kg to 12 kg per capita

Eligibility Criteria

Fish farmers and fish workers
Fishers (inland and marine)
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) in fisheries
Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/Companies (FFPOs/FFPCs)
Entrepreneurs and individuals engaged in the fisheries sector
SC/ST/Women candidates (eligible for higher 60% subsidy)
State Fisheries Development Corporations
Private firms, partnerships, and companies with fisheries operations
Cooperatives and Federations in fisheries
Central and State Governments and their entities

Benefits

40% general subsidy on eligible project components (60% for SC/ST/Women beneficiaries)
Pond and tank construction or renovation subsidy
Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) establishment support up to Rs. 50 lakh per unit
Biofloc technology unit support up to Rs. 7.5 lakh per unit
Feed mill establishment subsidy for setting up aqua-feed manufacturing units
Cold chain infrastructure including ice plants, cold storage, and refrigerated transport
Insurance coverage for fish crops and fishing vessels at subsidized premiums
Deep-sea fishing vessel subsidy for motorization and mechanization
Cage culture promotion in reservoirs and open sea
Ornamental fisheries and recreational fishing support
Seaweed cultivation and processing unit support
Disease diagnostic and quality testing lab support

Application Process

1Step 1: Visit the official PMMSY portal (pmmsy.dof.gov.in) or contact your State Fisheries Department
2Step 2: Register on the portal with Aadhaar number, mobile number, and basic details
3Step 3: Select the applicable scheme component and fill in the online application form
4Step 4: Upload all required documents including identity proof, land documents, and project report
5Step 5: Submit application to the District Fisheries Officer (DFO) for verification
6Step 6: District-level committee conducts field inspection and verification of documents
7Step 7: State-level committee approves eligible applications and releases subsidy in installments
8Step 8: Beneficiary completes the project, submits utilization certificate, and receives final installment

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport (identity proof)

Land ownership documents or registered lease deed (minimum 3 years for leased land)

Bank account details with passbook copy (preferably nationalized bank)

Detailed Project Report (DPR) with technical and financial feasibility

Caste certificate from competent authority (for SC/ST candidates claiming higher subsidy)

Passport-size photographs (recent)

Soil and water analysis report (for new pond construction)

Environmental clearance / CRZ clearance (if applicable for coastal areas)

CAA registration (for coastal aquaculture farms)

Partnership deed / MoA (for firms/companies)

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)

Both inland and marine fisheries covered comprehensively

Cluster-based and area-based approach for integrated development

Technology infusion including RAS, biofloc, cage culture support

Insurance and livelihood support for fishers and fish farmers

State Contacts

State	Office	Phone
Andhra Pradesh	Commissioner of Fisheries, Guntur	0863-2321340
Gujarat	Commissioner of Fisheries, Gandhinagar	079-23250025
Tamil Nadu	Director of Fisheries, Chennai	044-25671424
West Bengal	Director of Fisheries, Kolkata	033-23343064
Kerala	Director of Fisheries, Thiruvananthapuram	0471-2304549
Odisha	Director of Fisheries, Cuttack	0671-2414051