Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) & NFDB Portal
National Fisheries & Aquaculture Super Hub
राष्ट्रीय मत्स्य पालन, बायोफ्लॉक एवं पीएमएमएसवाई (PMMSY) 60% सब्सिडी हब
Your authoritative handbook for commercial aquaculture in India. Calculate 40% (General) to 60% (Women/SC/ST) PMMSY capital subsidies, Matsya KCC credit lines, FCR feed economics, water quality thresholds, and culture blueprints for 8 high-demand fish and shrimp species.
PMMSY Capital Grant40% – 60%General / Women, SC & ST
Matsya KCC Limit₹1.5L – ₹2.5Lper Acre Working Capital @ 4%
Biofloc Feed SavingsFCR 1.25Microbial protein flocs
Payback Horizon12 – 18 MoRapid capital recovery
Production Financials
Aquaculture Batch Profit & Feed Calculator
Estimate required 30-kg floating pellet bags, biomass tonnage, gross revenue, operating costs, and net farmer profit across diverse culture systems.
ICAR-CIFA & NFDB Precision Aquaculture Engine
Fish & Shrimp Farming Profitability Calculator
Calculate total floating feed bags, FCR, harvest biomass, operating expenses, and net profit for pond, biofloc, and RAS culture.
1 Acre Earthen Pond (approx 4,000 sq.m)
₹46/kg
Commercial extruded feed bag₹135/kg
Live fish / chilled mandi priceCulture Benchmarks for Composite Freshwater Carp:
Feed FCR:1.55
Culture Duration:10 Months
Expected Survival:85%
Target DO:4.5 – 6.5 ppm
Aquaculture P&L Summary
FCR: 1.55Composite Freshwater Carp
Total Harvest Biomass
3,500 kg(3.5 MT)
Net Estimated Batch Profit₹45.1/kg net
₹1,57,950
Gross: ₹4,72,500OPEX: ₹3,14,550
Feed Required181 Bags(5,425 kg @ 30kg)
Matsya KCC Limit₹1.5 LakhWorking Capital @ 4%
OPEX Cost Breakdown:
Pellet Feed:₹2,49,550
Fingerling Seed:₹28,000
Power & Aeration:₹22,000
Government Support
PMMSY Capital Subsidy & Loan Matcher
Select your intended infrastructure project to determine central share, state share, farmer margin money, and institutional bank financing.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
PMMSY Fisheries & Biofloc Subsidy Calculator
Calculate official 40% (General) to 60% (Women, SC & ST) central & state capital subsidies, bank term loan requirements, and Matsya KCC limits.
7 Tarpaulin/FRP Tanks (150,000 Litres total volume)
Eligible Billable Activities for Medium Biofloc Fish Culture Unit (7 Tanks of 4m Diameter):
- 7 Coated PVC circular tanks
- 0.75 kW Heavy duty ring blower
- Aeration diffusers & tubing
- DG Genset backup
Government Support
60% DBT SanctionPMMSY Capital Grant
Total Approved Project Cost
₹7,50,000(1 unit)
Total Government Subsidy (DBT)60%
₹4,50,000
Central Share (60%): ₹2,70,000State Share (40%): ₹1,80,000
Farmer Contribution₹3,00,00040% Margin Equity
Bank Term Loan (70%)₹5,25,000Institutional Credit
Disbursement Policy:
PMMSY subsidies are disbursed in 2 to 3 milestone-linked installments directly into your bank loan account following Joint Physical Verification by the District Fisheries Officer (DFO).
Commercial Species
8 Commercial Aquaculture Species & Culture Models
Complete husbandry guidelines, feeding schedules, disease treatments, and verified batch P&L economics.
carp10 mo cycle
Composite Freshwater Carp (Rohu, Catla & Mrigal)
मिश्रित मीठे पानी की कार्प • Labeo rohita
Recommended System:Earthen Fish Pond (1 Acre to 2.5 Acres)
Net Profit₹2.1 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.5585% Survival
- •The backbone of Indian freshwater aquaculture: utilizes all ecological zones of pond (Catla: surface, Rohu: column, Mrigal: bottom)
- •High consumer preference and steady year-round demand in regional APMC fish mandis across India
Harvest: 3.5 MT
Culture Guidetilapia5.5 mo cycle
High-Density Biofloc GIFT Tilapia
हाई-डेंसिटी बायोफ्लॉक गिफ्ट तिलापिया फार्मिंग • Oreochromis niloticus (Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia)
Recommended System:Medium Biofloc Unit (7 Coated PVC Tanks of 4m Diameter)
Net Profit₹3.6 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.2592% Survival
- •Zero-land intensive aquaculture: Requires only 300 to 500 square meters of shed space for a 7-tank unit
- •Microbial Biofloc technology recycles toxic fish ammonia into protein-rich microbial biomass (flocs) using carbon sources (jaggery/molasses)
Harvest: 3.5 MT
Culture Guidecatfish7 mo cycle
High-Yield Pangasius Catfish (Basa)
पंगासियस कैटफिश • Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
Recommended System:Earthen Fish Pond with Paddle Wheel Aerators
Net Profit₹3.5 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.4590% Survival
- •Highest biomass yielding fish species in India: Produces 10 to 14 Metric Tons per acre in a single 7-month cycle
- •Air-breathing capacity: Endures lower dissolved oxygen levels that would prove fatal to carps
Harvest: 12.0 MT
Culture Guidecrustacean3.5 mo cycle
Brackishwater Pacific White Shrimp (Vannamei)
तटीय एवं खारे पानी का झींगा पालन • Litopenaeus vannamei
Recommended System:HDPE Lined Coastal / Inland Saline Pond with High-Aeration
Net Profit₹4.9 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.3582% Survival
- •India’s largest seafood export earner ($5+ Billion annual foreign exchange export value)
- •Ultra-fast crop cycle: Reaches commercial 30-count export weight (33g/shrimp) in only 100 to 110 days
Harvest: 4.0 MT
Culture Guidecatfish8 mo cycle
High-Value Striped Murrel (Snakehead)
शौकीनों की पसंदीदा मुर्रेल मछली • Channa striata
Recommended System:Small Earthen Pond or Cement Cisterns with Perimeter Netting
Net Profit₹4.6 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.675% Survival
- •Premium delicacy live fish in South, Central, and Eastern India selling for ₹350 to ₹550 per kg
- •Air-breathing organ (suprabranchial organ) allows live transport without water for 24+ hours in wet gunny bags
Harvest: 2.2 MT
Culture Guidecatfish7 mo cycle
Medicinal Air-Breathing Catfish (Singhi & Desi Magur)
औषधीय देसी मांगुर एवं सिंघी मछली पालन • Heteropneustes fossilis & Clarias magur
Recommended System:Shallow Earthen Ponds (0.75m – 1.0m depth) or Biofloc Tanks
Net Profit₹2.9 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.580% Survival
- •India’s premier indigenous medicinal fish: Highly prescribed by doctors for anemia, convalescing patients, and lactating mothers
- •Commands premium farmgate prices of ₹280 to ₹450 per kg throughout the year
Harvest: 1.8 MT
Culture Guidecrustacean6 mo cycle
Giant Freshwater Prawn (Scampi)
मीठे पानी का महाझींगा • Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Recommended System:Earthen Pond with Artificial Substrates & Polyculture with Carps
Net Profit₹2.9 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.570% Survival
- •Largest freshwater prawn in the world: Reaches massive commercial sizes of 70g to 120g each
- •High-value domestic and export market: Commands ₹400 to ₹650 per kg in coastal and metropolitan markets
Harvest: 1.2 MT
Culture Guidehi-tech6 mo cycle
Commercial Indoor Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)
कमर्शियल इंडोर रीसर्कुलेटरी एक्वाकल्चर सिस्टम • Multi-Species Hi-Tech Indoor System
Recommended System:Medium Indoor RAS Unit with 6 to 8 Circular Tanks (50 MT Capacity)
Net Profit₹33.1 Lakhper unit batch
Feed FCR1.1595% Survival
- •The pinnacle of precision climate-resilient aquaculture: 98% water reuse through continuous multi-stage filtration
- •Ultra-dense production: Yields 50 tons of live fish annually within an enclosed 400 sq. meter indoor shed
Harvest: 50.0 MT
Culture GuideMinistry Benchmarks
PMMSY Official Unit Cost Norms & Subsidy Ceilings (2024–2026)
Approved standard project unit costs as notified by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
| Scheme Component | Unit Cost Norm (₹) | Scale / Unit Description | General Subsidy (40%) | Women / SC / ST (60%) | Eligible Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Construction of New Freshwater Ponds / Tanks नए मीठे पानी के तालाब का निर्माण | ₹7.0 Lakh | 1 Hectare (2.47 Acres) Water Spread Area | ₹2.80 Lakh (40%) | ₹4.20 Lakh (60%) | Excavation & dyke construction, Inlet/outlet PVC pipes |
First Year Input Assistance for Freshwater Fish Culture प्रथम वर्ष इनपुट सहायता (मछली बीज एवं चारा) | ₹4.5 Lakh | 1 Hectare Crop Input Cycle | ₹1.80 Lakh (40%) | ₹2.70 Lakh (60%) | Quality fish seed / fingerlings, Floating pellet feed |
Medium Biofloc Fish Culture Unit (7 Tanks of 4m Diameter) मीडियम बायोफ्लॉक फिश फार्मिंग यूनिट (7 टैंक) | ₹7.5 Lakh | 7 Tarpaulin/FRP Tanks (150,000 Litres total volume) | ₹3.00 Lakh (40%) | ₹4.50 Lakh (60%) | 7 Coated PVC circular tanks, 0.75 kW Heavy duty ring blower |
Medium Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) मीडियम रीसर्कुलेटरी एक्वाकल्चर सिस्टम (RAS) | ₹25.0 Lakh | Indoor Shed with 6 FRP Tanks (50 MT annual output) | ₹10.00 Lakh (40%) | ₹15.00 Lakh (60%) | Mechanical drum filter, MBBR biological filter |
Paddle Wheel Aerators & Solar Powered Aeration Units पैडल व्हील एरेटर एवं सोलर एरेटर यूनिट | ₹1.0 Lakh | Set of 4 Paddle Wheel Aerators (1 HP or 2 HP each) | ₹0.40 Lakh (40%) | ₹0.60 Lakh (60%) | 2 HP 4-paddle wheel aerators, Electric control panel with timer |
Fish Cold Chain: 10-Ton Mini Ice Plant / Cold Storage मछली कोल्ड चेन: 10 टन मिनी आइस प्लांट | ₹25.0 Lakh | 10 MT / Day Tube / Flake Ice Manufacturing Unit | ₹10.00 Lakh (40%) | ₹15.00 Lakh (60%) | Refrigeration compressor, Tube ice evaporator |
* Note: Central share is 60% and State share is 40% of the calculated subsidy amount in general states (90:10 in NE and Himalayan states).
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
6-Step PMMSY Online Application & DFO Approval Roadmap
Follow this sequential roadmap to ensure your fisheries DPR gets sanctioned without objections or rejection.
1Day 1 to 5
Self-Feasibility & Activity Selection
स्व-व्यवहार्यता एवं योजना घटक चयन
Select the eligible PMMSY component (Pond construction, Biofloc, RAS, Aerators, or Cold Chain) based on your land availability, water source (borewell/canal/brackish), and investment capacity.
Required Documents:
- Land 7/12 & 8A / Land Lease Agreement (minimum 10 years)
- Water Quality Test Lab Report
2Day 6 to 15
Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation
विस्तृत परियोजना रिपोर्ट (DPR) तैयार करना
Draft a bank-grade DPR through a certified fisheries consultant or empanelled agency detailing tank/pond engineering drawings, stocking density, biofloc equipment specs, feeding budget, and 3-year cash flow projections.
Required Documents:
- Civil Engineering Layout Drawing
- Vendor Quotation for Equipment & Aerators
- DPR Financial Viability Sheet
3Day 16 to 25
Online Application on State Fisheries DBT Portal
मत्स्य विभाग के पोर्टल पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन
Submit an online application on your state fisheries DBT portal (or NFDB PMMSY national portal) along with Aadhaar, PAN, caste/women certificate (for 60% subsidy), and bank account details.
Required Documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST 60% grant)
- Farmer Bank Passbook
4Day 26 to 45
District Level Committee (DLC) Field Verification
जिला स्तरीय समिति (DLC) द्वारा भौतिक सत्यापन
The District Fisheries Officer (DFO) and field inspection team visit the proposed site to physically verify land ownership, soil permeability (clay content), water availability, and power connection.
Required Documents:
- Geo-tagged Site Photos
- Electricity Connection / Solar Pump Sanction
- Water Discharge Proof
5Month 2 to Month 4
Project Construction & Joint Physical Inspection
परियोजना निर्माण एवं संयुक्त भौतिक निरीक्षण
Upon receiving the administrative sanction / In-Principle Approval (IPA), the farmer commences pond excavation, biofloc shed erection, or equipment procurement. DFO team conducts final joint physical verification.
Required Documents:
- GST Paid Invoices for Aerators & Equipment
- Seed Stocking Receipt from Registered Hatchery
- Completion Certificate
6Month 5
DBT Subsidy Disbursement into Bank Account
डीबीटी द्वारा बैंक खाते में सब्सिडी हस्तांतरण
The State Level Approval Committee (SLAC) approves the final inspection report, and the 40% (General) or 60% (Women/SC/ST) subsidy is credited directly via DBT into the beneficiary’s bank/loan account in installments.
Required Documents:
- Bank Subsidy Reserve Fund (SRF) Account Details
- Loan Account Disbursement Certificate
Direct State Desks
State Fisheries Departments & DBT Portals
Apply for PMMSY components, seed subsidies, electricity concessions, and Matsya KCC directly through official portals.
Andhra Pradesh
AP Fisheries / Rythu Bharosa
India’s #1 Shrimp & Carp Hub with Dedicated Power Subsidy
1800-425-4444
Visit PortalWest Bengal
WB Fisheries (Matirkatha)
60% Subsidy for Women SHGs & Sewage-fed Fisheries
033-23576416
Visit PortalBihar
Bihar Matsya Portal
Up to 70% Subsidy on New Pond Excavation & Tube Wells
0612-2217743
Visit PortalUttar Pradesh
UP Fisheries (Matsya Vibhag)
Gram Sabha Pond Leasing + PMMSY Integrated Subsidy
0522-2615707
Visit PortalMaharashtra
MahaDBT Matsya Vyavasay
60% Biofloc & Brackishwater Shrimp Inland Subsidy
022-22026521
Visit PortalOdisha
Odisha Fisheries & ARD
Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana + PMMSY Top-up
155333
Visit PortalGujarat
i-Khedut Fisheries Desk
Coastal Shrimp & Inland Saline Water Farm Grants
1800-180-1551
Visit PortalNational (Central)
NFDB / PMMSY National Portal
Direct Central DBT Sanction for Units up to ₹50 Lakhs
1800-423-1962
Visit PortalFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Fisheries & PMMSY Subsidies
PMMSY provides direct capital subsidies benchmarked against standard unit costs: 40% subsidy for General category individual beneficiaries, and 60% subsidy for Women, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and North-Eastern/Hilly state farmers. The subsidy applies to new pond construction (₹7.0L/Ha norm), biofloc units (₹7.5L to ₹25L norm), indoor RAS units (₹25L to ₹50L norm), and farm paddle wheel aerators.
Matsya KCC extends institutional working capital credit lines for recurring aquaculture inputs such as fingerling seeds, floating pellet feeds, electricity/diesel, and pond water sanitizers. Scales of finance range from ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹2.0 Lakhs per acre of water spread area. Loans up to ₹1.60 Lakh are completely collateral-free at an effective net interest rate of 4% per annum upon prompt repayment.
Biofloc technology requires 90% less land and 90% less water than earthen ponds. Heterotrophic bacteria assimilate toxic ammonia excreted by fish into protein-rich microbial flocs using a carbon source (such as molasses or jaggery). Fish continuously graze on these flocs, improving Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) down to 1.2 and producing 3 to 4 tons of fish in just 300 square meters of shed space.
Yes. Inland saline groundwater in states like Haryana (Sirsa, Hisar, Rohtak), Punjab (Muktsar, Fazilka), and Rajasthan has natural salinity ranging from 5 to 20 ppt. When balanced with minerals (Potassium and Magnesium salts), farmers cultivate Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), yielding 3.5 to 4.5 tons per acre with farmgate prices of ₹250 to ₹320/kg.
African Magur is a highly aggressive invasive predator that escapes into natural rivers and lakes during floods, devouring indigenous Indian carps and destroying aquatic biodiversity. It is legally prohibited under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives. PMMSY subsidies only support native Indian Magur (Clarias magur), Singhi, Murrel, and authorized GIFT Tilapia strains.
The four critical parameters are: (1) Dissolved Oxygen (DO) - must remain above 4.5 to 5.0 ppm at all times; (2) Water pH - optimal between 7.5 and 8.3; (3) Total Ammonia Nitrogen (TAN) - must be kept below 0.5 ppm; and (4) Total Alkalinity - maintain between 100 and 160 ppm using agricultural limestone (CaCO3) to buffer diurnal pH fluctuations.