PMMSY
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
6.3/10Introduced by the Department of Fisheries, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a scheme to bring about ecologically healthy, economically viable, and socially inclusive development of the fisheries sector of India.
States / UT: All India
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Nodal department: Department of Fisheries
Scheme for: Infra
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes
Scheme open date: 2020-10-09
Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Sub-categories: Fishing and hunting, Financial assistance
Target beneficiaries: Individual, Government Organisation, Business Entity, Industries, State Government
Tags: Fisheries, Agriculture, Farming
Details
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)" was launched by the Department of Fisheries; Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying; to bring about ecologically healthy, economically viable, and socially inclusive development of the fisheries sector of India.
PMMSY shall bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India at a total investment of ₹ 20,050 crore for holistic development of the fisheries sector including the welfare of fishers. PMMSY is implemented in all the States and Union Territories for a period of five years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. In the Union Budget 2023-24, a new sub-scheme under the PMMSY has been announced with an investment of Rs.6,000 crore to enable activities of fish vendors, fishermen, and micro and small enterprises for improving value chain efficiencies and expanding the market.
Objectives of PMMSY
- Harness the potential of the fisheries sector in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive, and equitable manner.
- Enhance fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification, and productive utilization of land and water.
- Modernize and strengthen the value chain including post-harvest management and quality improvement.
- Double fishers and fish farmers’ incomes and generate meaningful employment.
- Enhance the contribution of the fisheries sector to Agricultural GVA and exports.
- Ensure social, physical, and economic security for fishers and fish farmers.
- Build a robust fisheries management and regulatory framework.
Targets of PMMSY
Fish Production and Productivity -
- Increasing fish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25 from 13.75 million metric tons in 2018-19.
- Enhancing aquaculture productivity to 5 tons per hectare from the current national average of 3 tons.
- Augmenting domestic fish consumption from 5 kg to 12 kg per capita.
Economic Value Addition -
- Increasing contribution of the fisheries sector to the Agriculture GVA to about 9% by 2024-25 from 7.28% in 2018-19.
- Doubling export earnings to ₹ 1,00,000 crores by 2024-25 from ₹ 46,589 crores in 2018-19.
- Facilitating private investment and growth of entrepreneurship in the fisheries sector.
- Reduction of post-harvest losses from the reported 20-25% to about 10%.
Enhancing Income and Employment Generation -
- Generating 55 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities along the value chain.
- Doubling the incomes of fishers and fish farmers.
Benefits
- 1. Financial assistance for fishing infrastructure: The scheme provides financial assistance to develop fishing infrastructure like fishing harbors fish landing centers fish markets fish feed plants fish seed farms and fish processing units.1. Financial assistance for fish farmers: The scheme provides financial assistance to fish farmers for various activities like the construction of ponds cages hatcheries and nurseries and for the installation of aeration systems and other equipment.1. Assistance for fisheries management: The scheme provides financial assistance for the management of fishery resources through the adoption of scientific methods setting up of fishery management plans and developing fishery information systems.1. Credit-linked subsidy for fish farmers: The scheme provides a credit-linked subsidy for fish farmers to encourage them to take up fish farming as a business.1. Assistance for marketing and export of fish products: The scheme provides assistance for the development of cold chains fish processing units
- Financial assistance for fishing infrastructure: The scheme provides financial assistance to develop fishing infrastructure like fishing harbors, fish landing centers, fish markets, fish feed plants, fish seed farms, and fish processing units.1. Financial assistance for fish farmers: The scheme provides financial assistance to fish farmers for various activities like the construction of ponds, cages, hatcheries, and nurseries, and for the installation of aeration systems and other equipment.1. Assistance for fisheries management: The scheme provides financial assistance for the management of fishery resources through the adoption of scientific methods, setting up of fishery management plans, and developing fishery information systems.1. Credit-linked subsidy for fish farmers: The scheme provides a credit-linked subsidy for fish farmers to encourage them to take up fish farming as a business.1. Assistance for marketing and export of fish products: The scheme provides assistance for the development of cold chains, fish processing units, and packaging facilities to promote the export of fish products.
Eligibility
- Fishers.
- Fish Farmers.
- Fish Workers and Fish Vendors.
- Fisheries Development Corporations.
- Self Help Groups (SHGs)/joint Liability Groups (JLGs) in the Fisheries Sector.
- Fisheries Cooperatives.
- Fisheries Federations.
- Entrepreneurs and Private Firms.
- Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/companies (FFPOs/Cs).
- SCs/STs/Women/Differently Abled Persons.
- State Governments/UTs and Their Entities.
- State Fisheries Development Boards (SFDB).
- Central Government and Its Entities.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
- Accessibility5.0
- Financial impact6.0
- Rural utility7.0
- Awareness8.0
- Simplicity5.0
- Inclusivity8.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana aims to enhance the fisheries sector in India through sustainable practices and financial assistance.
Key challenges addressed
- Improving fish production and productivity
- Enhancing income for fishers and fish farmers
- Developing fishing infrastructure
Most beneficial for
- Fishers
- Fish farmers
- Women in fisheries
Likely challenges
- Complex application process
- Limited awareness among rural populations
- Dependence on local government offices
Practical insights for citizens
The scheme is practical but requires significant effort from beneficiaries to navigate the application process.
Rural challenges
- Limited access to information
- Dependence on local officials for guidance
Implementation bottlenecks
- Bureaucratic delays
- Inconsistent local government support
Awareness challenges
- Low awareness among rural fishers and farmers
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Offline office
- Documents burden
- Moderate, requires detailed project reports
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, involves local government verification
- Office dependency
- High, requires interaction with District Fisheries Officer
- DBT dependency
- Low, not reliant on direct benefit transfer systems
- CSC support
- Limited, primarily offline
- Estimated citizen effort
- High, requires significant effort to prepare proposals
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- One-time and project-based
- Benefit practicality
- High, as it supports essential infrastructure and operational costs
- Financial meaningfulness
- Moderate, as it depends on the scale of the project
- Long-term impact
- Positive, with potential for sustainable income growth in fisheries
Plain-language guidance
The PM Matsya Sampada Yojana helps fishers and fish farmers improve their livelihoods through financial support for infrastructure and production. It is available to various stakeholders in the fisheries sector.
- Who should apply
- Fishers, fish farmers, and related organizations.
- Who may struggle
- First-time applicants and those unfamiliar with government processes.
- Best application route
- Apply via local District Fisheries Office with a detailed project proposal.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Offline
For the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Component of PMMSY
The Beneficiaries are required to submit their Self-Contained Proposal/Detailed Project Report (DPR) in accordance with the operational Guidelines of the PMMSY to the District Fisheries Officer, of their domicile district or the District of the respective States/Union Territories in which they intend to take up the fisheries development activities.
For the Central Sector Scheme Component of PMMSY
The projects proposals in respect of the Central Sector Scheme Component of the PMMSY should be submitted to the Department of Fisheries, Government of India at the address mentioned 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: For the manner of submission of proposals, the stakeholders (intended beneficiaries) are required to consult the District Fisheries Officer of the District of the respective States/Union Territories in which they intend to take up the fisheries development activities.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- What Is PMMSY?
The PMMSY is an umbrella scheme with two separate components namely (a) Central Sector Scheme (CS) and (b) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) Component is further segregated into Non-beneficiary oriented and beneficiary orientated subcomponents/activities under the following three broad heads: (i) Enhancement of Production and Productivity (ii) Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management (iii) Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework
- What Is The Duration Of PMMSY Scheme?
PMMSY will be implemented in all the States and Union Territories for a period of 5(five) years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
- What Is The Funding Pattern For Central Sector Scheme?
(a) The entire project/unit cost will be borne by the Central government (i.e. 100% central funding). (b) Wherever direct beneficiary oriented i.e. individual/group activities are undertaken by the entities of central government including the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), the central assistance will be up to 40% of the unit/project cost for the General category and 60% for SC/ST/Women category.
- What Is The Funding Pattern For Non-Beneficiary Orientated Centrally Sponsored Scheme?
The Non-beneficiary orientated sub-components/activities under CSS component to be implemented by the States/UTs, the entire project/unit cost will be shared between Centre and State as detailed below: (a) North Eastern & Himalayan States: 90% Central share and 10% State share. (b) Other States: 60% Central share and 40% State share. (c) Union Territories (with the legislature and without legislature): 100% Central share.
- What Is The Funding Pattern For Beneficiary-Orientated Centrally Sponsored Scheme?
For the Beneficiary orientated i.e. individual/group activities sub-components/activities under CSS component to be implemented by the States/UTs, the Government financial assistance of both Centre and State/UTs governments together will be limited to 40% of the project/unit cost for General category and 60% of the project/unit cost for SC/ST/Women. The Government's financial assistance will in turn be shared between Centre and State/UTs in the following ratio: (a) The North Eastern & the Himalayan States: 90% Central share and 10% State share. (b) Other States: 60% Central share and 40% State share. (c) Union Territories (with the legislature and without legislature): 100% Central share (No UT Share).
- Which Are The End Implementing Agencies (EIAs) In PMMSY?
The PMMSY would be implemented through the following agencies: (i) Central Government and its entities including National Fisheries Development Board (ii) State/UT Governments and their entities (iii) State Fisheries Development Boards (iv) Any other End Implementing Agencies as decided by the Department of Fisheries
- Who Are All The Intended Beneficiaries Under PMMSY?
The intended beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana are Fishers, Fish farmers, Fish workers and Fish vendors, Fisheries Development corporations, Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) in the fisheries sector, Fisheries cooperatives, Fisheries Federations, Entrepreneurs and private firms, Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/Companies (FFPOs/Cs), SCs/STs/Women/Differently abled persons, State Governments/UTs and their entities including State Fisheries Development Boards (SFDB) & Central Government and its entities.
- Where Do The Beneficiaries Have To Submit The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)/Self-Contained Proposals For PMMSY Scheme?
The beneficiaries have to submit Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)/Self-Contained Proposals to the respective District Fisheries Office.
- What Are The Sub-Components/Activities Covered Under The PMMSY Scheme?
(i)Enhancement of Production and Productivity (ii) Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management (iii) Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework
- If The Land Is On The Lease, How Many Years Of The Lease Is Necessary?
In the case of leasing land for cultural activities, the minimum lease period should be 10 years from the date of submission of the DPR/SCP and the registered lease document should be included in the DPR/SCP. In the case of schemes under the component "Aquatic Animal Health Management", the lease period should be at least 7 (seven) years from the date of submission of SCP and the registered lease document shall be furnished with SCP.
- Whether Financial Assistance Will Be Given For The Purchase Of Land For Proposals Submitted Under PMMSY?
No
- Can We Apply The Same Proposal Under FIDF And PMMSY?
No
Official links
References
- Guidelines
- https://pmmsy.dof.gov.in/new-download
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is a government welfare initiative designed to support Infra, Individual, Government Organisation, Business Entity, Industries, State Government through benefits related to Agriculture,Rural & Environment, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Eligibility for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Benefits under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
- Which department manages Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is managed by Department of Fisheries and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
- Where can users apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Applications for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is income certificate required for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Income certificate requirements may vary depending on beneficiary category, subsidy eligibility, and financial assistance criteria defined under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
- Is Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana a central government scheme?
- Yes, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is a central government welfare initiative that may be implemented across multiple states through authorised departments and agencies.
- Can small and marginal farmers apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Eligible small and marginal farmers may apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana subject to land ownership records, income eligibility, and agricultural beneficiary criteria.
- Does Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana provide subsidy support for farmers?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana may provide agricultural subsidies, financial assistance, crop support, irrigation benefits, insurance coverage, or farming-related welfare assistance depending on the scheme structure.
- Does Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana provide healthcare or insurance support?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana may provide healthcare assistance, insurance coverage, cashless treatment support, medical reimbursement, or hospital-related benefits depending on the scheme structure.
- Can beneficiaries use Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana at government hospitals?
- Eligible beneficiaries may be able to access services at empanelled hospitals, government healthcare facilities, or authorised healthcare providers depending on scheme participation rules.
- Does Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana provide business loan or startup assistance?
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana may support entrepreneurs, startups, self-employed individuals, MSMEs, or small businesses through financial assistance, subsidies, credit support, or training initiatives.
- Is collateral required under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Collateral requirements may vary depending on the loan amount, implementing agency, financial institution, and government subsidy structure.
- Can CSC centres help users apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
- How can users check the latest updates for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
- Are there deadlines for applying to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Some schemes may operate through fixed application windows, annual registration cycles, or department-specific deadlines depending on scheme implementation policies.
- Can beneficiaries track application status for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
- Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
- Where can users get help for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in All India?
- Users in All India may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
- Which nearby public services may help with Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana applications?
- Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.