Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana - Establishment of New Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of New Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery helps boost inland fish production and generate employment. This scheme provides financial support to individuals, self-help groups, and private entities for setting up new hatcheries. By offering significant subsidies on project costs, it encourages sustainable and productive aquaculture across diverse regions. Applications for 2026 are open through the I-Khedut portal of Gujarat.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana - Establishment of New Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery - Introduction

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of New Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery assists in scaling up inland fish farming. Introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, it provides financial aid to establish freshwater hatcheries and adopt advanced farming techniques.

This scheme is open to individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities. The government funds this scheme with a 60% contribution from the Government of India and a 40% contribution from the Government of Gujarat. By helping set up modern facilities, this scheme promotes higher production in less space and water.

Objectives:

1. Increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs.
2. Create employment for people in inland fisheries.
3. Provide financial assistance to accelerate fish farming in freshwater bodies.
4. Support high-efficiency methods like Biofloc and the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), allowing more output on smaller plots of land.
5. Boost production capacity through the official establishment of freshwater hatcheries.

Key Information

Benefits

For the Establishment of New Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery, the unit cost is set at ₹30,00,000. Financial assistance is available as follows:

The total funding comprises a 60% share from the Government of India and a 40% share from the Government of Gujarat. Please note that this is a once in a lifetime benefit for each eligible beneficiary.

Eligibility

These criteria should be met to qualify for this support:

1. Must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir leaseholder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries.
2. Must be at least 18 years old.
3. Must hold a valid bank account in the applicant's name.
4. Must own private land or hold a minimum 10-year lease agreement for the site. If the land has co-owners, a consent form from them should be provided.
5. Must provide valid identity documents such as an Aadhaar Card or Voter ID.

Applicants belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories must submit a caste certificate to claim these specific benefits.

Application Process

The online application is completed through the I-Khedut Portal.

STEP 1 - Go to the I-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in and click 'Login' from the top right, then select 'Beneficiary Registration'. Choose the beneficiary type as 'Farmer', 'Institutional', or 'Except For the Farmer'.

STEP 2 - Enter the company name and address if 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' is selected. For all types, choose the district, taluka, and village, select the type of account holder, enter the account number and name, solve the captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.

STEP 3 - Enter the mobile number and email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a password, solve the captcha, and click 'Submit' to finish registration.

STEP 4 - After logging in, click on 'Schemes' and then 'Agricultural Schemes'. Select this scheme and click the 'Apply' button, then click 'Apply New' to submit a new application.

STEP 5 - Fill in the required details, upload documents, and confirm the application. Use the 'Update Application' feature to fix errors before final confirmation, then take a printout of the confirmed application for records.

For further support, official contacts can be viewed at this link.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready for the application:

• Identity proof (Voter ID, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, or Passport).
• Bank account details.
• Land ownership proof or a 10-year lease agreement.
• Consent form from co-owners (if land is jointly owned).
• Caste certificate (only for SC/ST beneficiaries).

References

View Official Guidelines

FAQ's

What is the primary goal of this scheme?

The main objective is to increase fish production through reservoir farming and create jobs for those working in the inland fisheries sector.

How does the scheme promote efficient farming?

It encourages the use of modern methods like Biofloc and the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), which allow for higher fish production using less land and water.

Who can apply for this financial assistance?

Individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities are eligible.

What is the financial aid for the general category?

The scheme provides 40% of the unit cost (₹30,00,000) as assistance for the general category.

What is the benefit for women beneficiaries?

Women candidates are eligible for a higher subsidy of 60% of the unit cost.

How often can this benefit be availed?

This is a once in a lifetime financial assistance provided per beneficiary.