Maharashtra opens applications for fisheries subsidies up to 100%

Fisheries Department has started online applications under Mukhya Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana through MahaDBT 2.0 for freshwater fisheries projects, with subsidies of 50% to 100%.

Support covers renovation and desilting of community ponds, fish-farming and hatchery ponds, solar power systems, aerators, testing kits, mobile fish vending units, solar cool boxes and ice plants. Rates depend on the component and beneficiary category; reserved-category beneficiaries get higher support for several components.

A 100% subsidy is available for renovation and rejuvenation of institutional ponds for projects costing ₹2 lakh, and for gloves and gumboots for women fish vendors. Groundwater fish-waste recycling projects costing ₹24 lakh get a 75% subsidy. Boat purchases, fishing nets and non-mechanised boats also get support, with rates varying by category.

Applications are through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in, using Aadhaar-based registration or MahaID login. Each beneficiary can apply for up to two schemes in one financial year: one main scheme and one interstate study tour. For details, contact Assistant Commissioner of Fisheries, Nagpur, at 0712-2554047.