Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

Why it matters

For fish and aqua farmers: subsidies (40% general, 60% for SC/ST and women) on ponds, hatcheries, cages, feed and cold chain.

What you get

Capital subsidy on fisheries and aquaculture activities — new ponds, cages, hatcheries, RAS, feed mills and cold chain — at 40% (general) and 60% (SC/ST, women).

Eligibility criteria

• Fishers, fish farmers, FPOs, SHGs and entrepreneurs
• Subsidy 40% general / 60% SC-ST and women
• Activity-wise unit cost ceilings

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the state fisheries department / PMMSY portal

2. 2

   Get the project approved

3. 3

   Subsidy released after verification of the asset

Documents required

• Aadhaar
• Bank account details
• Project details
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST benefit)