Who is eligible to apply for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?

Fishers and aquaculture entrepreneurs.

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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य सम्पदा योजना (पीएमएमएसवाई)

Ministry / Implementing Agency:Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector with an estimated investment of ₹20,050 Crore to enhance fish production and modernize fisheries infrastructure.

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Scheme Overview

Government Levelcentral

Operational Statusactive

Application Statuscontinuous

Application Modeonline

Launch Year2020

Target BeneficiaryFishers, fish farmers, fish workers, and SHGs/JLGs in fisheries

About the Scheme

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector with an estimated investment of ₹20,050 Crore to enhance fish production and modernize fisheries infrastructure.</p><h2>Key Benefits</h2><p>Government financial subsidy of 40% to 60% on project cost for aquaculture, biofloc, cold chains, and fishing boats.</p>

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: Subsidy up to 40% (General) / 60% (Women/SC/ST)

Modernization of fishing vessels, safety kits, and GPS tracking
Cold chain infrastructure and refrigerated transport support
Subsidies up to 60% for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs

Eligibility Guidelines

These eligibility criteria represent published official guidelines. Ensure you hold valid supporting documents before applying on the official portal.

Individual fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, SHGs, and fisheries cooperatives

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card

Fisherman Registration / Society Proof

Project Proposal

Bank Account details

Application Process

1Apply through State Fisheries Department or NFDB portal
2Project technical appraisal
3Sanction and subsidy disbursement on milestones

Official Portals & Direct Links

Official PortalVisit Official Website

Application LinkDirect Apply Online Portal

Source & Verification Provenance

Information for this scheme has been referenced from official publications by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Official domain: pmmsy.dof.gov.in.

Verification Status: Officially Verified

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