Aquaculture Schemes in India (List)

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-yojana (PM-MKSSY): COMPONENT 1A: Formalization of Fisheries Sector and Facilitating Access of Fisheries Microenterprises to Government of India Programs for Working Capital Financing

The scheme aims to formalise fisheries microenterprises and facilitate their access to institutional working capital finance through small grants and credit intermediaries. It benefits fisheries sector stakeholders registered on NFDP with verifiable credit needs and valid bank accounts.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-yojana (PM-MKSSY): COMPONENT 1B: One-Time Incentive for the Adoption of Aquaculture Insurance

The Component 1B of PM-MKSSY provides a one-time incentive to eligible applicants who have availed institutional credit for fisheries-related activities. The objective is to encourage formal credit adoption and support the repayment capacity of fisheries microenterprises.

Financial Assistance to Brackish Water Aquaculture Farms

Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for the construction and renovation of the Farm, for the purchase of farming equipment, and for the purchase of feed. Only the farmers having a water spread area of 2 hectares or less can apply to this scheme.

Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit

Through this scheme, financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up crab culture unit. Only Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit.

Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under “Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre”

“Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories” is introduced with the objective to propagate the importance of aquarium keeping and to inculcate the art of aquarium keeping among the general public. The scheme is extended to all the regions of Puducherry.

Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in Goa

“Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in Goa” is a scheme by the Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up units in estuarine waters, and in open sea. Only offline applications are accepted.

Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture

The scheme “Development of Brackish Water Aquaculture” introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support the development of brackish water aquaculture through financial assistance for infrastructure, equipment, and modern shrimp farming techniques.

PMMSY: Inputs for fresh water Aquaculture including Composite fish culture, Scampi, Pangasius, Tilapia etc – Haryana

The scheme under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) provides input cost subsidy for freshwater aquaculture in newly constructed ponds to expand fisheries production in Haryana.

Popularisation Of Fishery Machinery/ Equipments/ Implements” For Intensive Aquaculture In Odisha For The Financial Year 2021-22

The aim of the “Popularisation of Fishery Machinery/ Equipments/ Implements” for Intensive Aquaculture in Odisha for the Financial Year 2021-22” scheme is to provide subsidy support to farmers/ fishers.

PMMSY: Inputs for Saline /Alkaline Water Aquaculture – Haryana

The subsidy for Inputs for Saline /Alkaline Water Aquaculture under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) provides input cost subsidy for saline/alkaline water aquaculture in newly created water bodies to expand fisheries production in Haryana.

Financial Assistance to Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms

“Financial Assistance to Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms” is a scheme by the Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for the construction and renovation of the Farm, for the purchase of farming equipment, and the purchase of feed.

Matsya Pokhari Yojana

The “Machha Chasa Pain Nua Pokhari Khola Yojana (Matsya Pokhari Yojana)” aims to boost fish production in Odisha by creating new water bodies through pond excavation. It targets income generation & employment via freshwater aquaculture. Subsidies are available for pond areas between 0.2 to 2 hectare