The scheme provides capital assistance for setting up small-scale Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc culture systems to promote high-yield, sustainable fish farming.
PMMSY: Establishment of small RAS /Biofloc culture system - Haryana - Introduction
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Establishment of small RAS / Biofloc Culture System, introduced by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide financial assistance for establishing small-scale aquaculture units, either through 1 RAS tank (100 m³ capacity) or 7 Biofloc tanks (4 m diameter × 1.5 m height).
It aims to promote sustainable and scientific fish farming for individual farmers with smaller land or capital access. It is a centrally funded scheme with a 50:50 cost-sharing pattern between the Central and State Governments.
Benefits
The project cost is ₹7,50,000/-
A 40% subsidy is available for the General Category.
A 60% subsidy is offered for SC (Scheduled Caste) and Women beneficiaries.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
- The applicant must own land or have a registered lease of at least 10 years, free from legal encumbrances.
- The applicant must have access to a water source such as a canal, well, tube well, or similar.
- The applicant must be trained in aquaculture or fisheries and hold a valid certification.
- The applicant must be willing to maintain and operate the system at their own cost post-installation.
- The applicant must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or a Self-Contained Proposal (SCP).
- The applicant must sign an agreement with the Fisheries Department to be eligible 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.