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PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): 40% to 60% Fishery & Aquaculture Subsidy
प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य संपदा योजना (मछली पालन 60% अनुदान)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
PMMSY modernizes Indian inland and marine fisheries, offering high capital subsidies for digging fresh ponds, establishing biofloc fish farming tanks, and buying refrigerated transport vehicles.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹4,20,000 for 1 Ha pond; up to ₹30 Lakhs for Biofloc / RAS
Small/Marginal Share
40% to 60% Subsidy depending on category
Funding Pattern
60% Central : 40% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-425-1660
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | 40% to 60% Subsidy depending on category |
| Women Farmers | 60% Subsidy (Beneficiary pays 40%) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 60% Subsidy (Beneficiary pays 40%) |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | 40% Subsidy (Beneficiary pays 60%) |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, SHGs, and joint liability groups.
- Ownership or minimum 10-year lease of land suitable for pond digging or water holding capacity.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Submit application to District Fisheries Officer (DFO) or apply online on state PMMSY portal.
- 2District Level Committee verifies land feasibility and water availability.
- 3Receive administrative sanction letter and commence pond earthwork or tank setup.
- 4Geotagged inspection verifies fingerling stocking; subsidy credited via DBT.
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar card & PAN card
Land records (7/12 extract or lease agreement)
Water and soil quality testing certificate
Detailed project proposal & bank loan sanction (if loan-assisted)
Direct Application Link
PMMSY Department of Fisheries Portal
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-425-1660
Top Farmer Benefits
- Subsidizes pond excavation, aeration kits, feed manufacturing units, and insulated three-wheelers.
- High-density Biofloc technology enables 15–20 tons of fish production in just 1,000 sq. meters.
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Frequently asked questions
40% subsidy for General categories and 60% for Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries for pond construction, Biofloc, RAS, and seed hatcheries. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive 40% to 60% Subsidy depending on category, while women and SC/ST farmers receive 60% Subsidy (Beneficiary pays 40%). The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹4,20,000 for 1 Ha pond; up to ₹30 Lakhs for Biofloc / RAS.
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar card & PAN card, Land records (7/12 extract or lease agreement), Water and soil quality testing certificate, Detailed project proposal & bank loan sanction (if loan-assisted). All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through PMMSY Department of Fisheries Portal (https://pmmsy.dof.gov.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, SHGs, and joint liability groups.; Ownership or minimum 10-year lease of land suitable for pond digging or water holding capacity..