The scheme provides capital assistance to fish farmers and entrepreneurs for establishing medium-scale Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc systems.
PMMSY: Establishment of Medium RAS / Biofloc culture system - Haryana - Introduction
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, introduced by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide capital assistance to fish farmers and entrepreneurs for establishing medium-scale Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc systems. These models promote high-density fish production in controlled environments, significantly reducing land and water usage. It is a centrally funded scheme with a 50:50 cost-sharing pattern between the Central and State Governments.
For RAS: Minimum 6 tanks of 30 m³ each (10 tons/crop)
For Biofloc: 25 tanks of 4 m diameter and 1 m height
Benefits
The project cost is ₹25,00,000/-
Subsidy Distribution:
- 40% subsidy for General Category beneficiaries.
- 60% subsidy for SC and Women category beneficiaries.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
- The applicant must have access to own land or hold a registered lease for a minimum period of 10 years.
- The applicant must ensure that the land is free from any legal and financial encumbrances.
- The applicant must have access to a reliable water source such as a canal, tube well, river, or similar.
- The applicant must provide a valid training certificate in fisheries or aquaculture.
- The applicant must agree to manage and maintain the system at their own cost after setup.
- The applicant must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or a Self-Contained Proposal (SCP).
- The applicant must sign an agreement with the Department of Fisheries to avail benefits under the scheme.
Exclusions
Application Process
The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all the required documents to apply for the scheme.