What are the documents required for PMMSY Scheme? (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada)

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: In the Interim Budget 2024-25, the Finance Minister has unveiled ambitious plans for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. These proposals include increasing aquaculture productivity from 3 to 5 tons per hectare, doubling exports to 1 lakh crore, generating 55 lakh employment opportunities, and establishing 5 integrated aquaparks. These measures are aimed at significantly enhancing the productivity, economic contribution, and employment prospects of the fisheries sector.

During the Budget 2023-24, the Finance Minister announced plans to introduce a new sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This sub-scheme aims to improve value chain efficiencies and expand the market within the fisheries sector. The government has allocated an estimated investment of Rs. 6,000 crore to support activities for fish vendors, fishermen, and micro and small enterprises to achieve these objectives.

The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, oversees the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in India. This initiative, also known as the ‘Blue Revolution,’ aims to promote sustainable development in the fisheries sector.

The PMMSY addresses key challenges in the fisheries value chain, including fish productivity, production, quality, post-harvest infrastructure, technology, and marketing. Its goals include modernizing the value chain, establishing a fisheries management framework, and ensuring the socio-economic well-being of fish farmers and fishers.

With an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crore, the government has approved the PMMSY to enhance the fisheries sector and the welfare of fishers. The scheme will be implemented in all States and Union Territories in India from 2020-21 to 2024-25.

Note: This is just an overview table. For more details, please refer to the PMMSY guidelines and other official documents.

Here are some additional details about the PMMSY:

• The scheme is being implemented in all the States and Union Territories of India.
• The scheme is being implemented through a Central Nodal Agency (CNA), the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), and State Nodal Agencies (SNAs).
• The scheme has a provision for 60% central share and 40% state share for the general category states and 90% central share and 10% state share for the special category states.
• The scheme has a provision for 100% central share for the Union Territories.

The PMMSY is expected to bring about a Blue Revolution in the fisheries sector of India by increasing fish production, creating employment opportunities, improving the income of fishers and fish farmers, developing a sustainable and responsible fisheries sector, and ensuring the welfare of fishers and fish farmers.

Objectives of PMMSY

The objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana are:

• Harnessing fisheries potential responsibly, inclusively, sustainably, and equitably
• Enhancing fish productivity and production through diversification, intensification, expansion, and productive utilization of water and land
• Strengthening and modernizing the value chain, improving quality, and managing post-harvest processes
• Doubling fish farmers’ and fishers’ incomes and creating employment opportunities
• Increasing exports and Agriculture GVA (Gross Value Added)
• Providing social, economic, and physical security for fish farmers and fishers
• Establishing a robust regulatory framework and fisheries management

1. Blue Revolution

To increase fish production and productivity through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector.

• To increase fish production to 22 million tonnes by 2024-25.
• To increase fish productivity to 3.5 tonnes per hectare by 2024-25.
• To create 50 lakh new jobs in the fisheries sector by 2024-25.

2. Infrastructure Development

To create modern infrastructure for fish production, processing, marketing, and distribution.

• To construct 20,000 fish ponds.
• To construct 100 fish hatcheries.
• To construct 50 fish processing plants.
• To construct 100 fish markets.
• To construct 50 cold storage facilities.

3. Fishermen Welfare

To improve the socio-economic welfare of fishers and fish farmers.

• To provide safety kits to fishers.
• To provide replacement boats and nets to fishers.
• To provide insurance for fishing vessels and fishermen.
• To provide livelihood and nutritional support to fishermen families during fishing bans and lean periods.

4. Research and Development

To promote research and development in the fisheries sector.

• To establish 10 new fisheries research institutes.
• To establish 100 new fisheries colleges.
• To launch 100 new fisheries research projects.

5. Training and Extension

To provide training and extension services to fishers and fish farmers.

• To train 10 lakh fishers and fish farmers.
• To establish 100 new fisheries training institutes.
• To launch 100 new fisheries extension programmes.

6. Marketing and Branding

To promote the marketing and branding of Indian fish products.

• To establish 100 new fish markets.
• To launch 100 new fish branding programmes.
• To participate in 100 international fish trade fairs.

What are the documents required for PMMSY Scheme?

The specific documents required for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme may vary depending on the specific activities and objectives being pursued. However, typically, the following documents are commonly required for availing benefits under the PMMSY scheme:

Identification Proof: This can include Aadhar card, passport, voter ID, or any other government-issued identification document.

Address Proof: Documents such as Aadhar card, passport, utility bills, or any other document recognized as proof of address by the government.

Bank Account Details: Applicants may need to provide their bank account details for receiving financial assistance under the scheme.

Business Registration Documents: For fish farmers, fish vendors, micro and small enterprises, and other related entities, business registration documents may be required for availing the benefits of the PMMSY scheme.

Project Proposal: In cases where individuals or entities are seeking financial assistance for specific projects under the PMMSY scheme, a detailed project proposal outlining the objectives, budget, timelines, and expected outcomes may be required.

Income Certificate: Depending on the nature of the support being sought, applicants may need to provide income certificates to establish their eligibility for certain components of the scheme.

Category Certification: Certificates indicating the category of the beneficiary, such as SC, ST, women, or others, may be necessary for determining the level of financial assistance applicable.

Other Relevant Certificates: Depending on the specific activities or components of the PMMSY scheme, other relevant certificates or documents may be required to validate eligibility and compliance with scheme guidelines.

It’s important to note that the actual documentation requirements may differ based on the nature of the beneficiary, the specific component of the PMMSY scheme being accessed, and the guidelines outlined by the implementing agencies. Prospective applicants are advised to refer to the PMMSY guidelines and official documents for comprehensive information on the required documents relevant to their specific situation.

Beneficiaries under the PMMSY

The beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana include:

• Fish farmers
• Fishers
• Fish workers and fish vendors
• Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) in the fisheries sector
• Fisheries development corporations
• Fisheries federations
• Fisheries cooperatives
• Fish Farmers Producer Organisations/Companies (FFPOs/Cs)
• Entrepreneurs and private firms
• SCs, STs, differently-abled persons, and women

Sub-Scheme Under PMMSY

In the Budget 2023, the Finance Minister announced that the government will launch a new sub-scheme under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana with an investment of Rs. 6,000 crore to enable activities of fish vendors, fishermen, and micro and small enterprises for improving value chain efficiencies and expanding the market.

Impact of PMMSY

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana will impact the overall fisheries community in India as follows:

• Increase fish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25 from 13.75 million metric tons in 2018-19
• Maintain an average annual growth of around 9% in fish production
• Raise the contribution of fisheries sector GVA to the Agriculture GVA to about 9% by 2024-25 from 7.28% in 2018-19
• Double export earnings to about Rs. 1,00,000 crore by 2024-25 from Rs. 46,589 crores in 2018-19
• Improve aquaculture productivity to a national average of five tons per hectare from the current average of three tons per hectare
• Reduce post-harvest losses from the recorded 20-25% to around 10%
• Increase domestic fish consumption to about twelve kg from the current five kg per capita
• Create about 55 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities in the fisheries sector along with the supply and value chain
• Double the incomes of fish farmers and fishers
• Facilitate the growth of entrepreneurship and encourage private investment in the fisheries sector

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana encompasses two main components, the Central Sector Scheme (CS) and the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). Under the CSS, there are non-beneficiary and beneficiary-oriented activities which consist of three core areas:

• Enhancement of production and productivity
• Fisheries management and regulatory framework
• Infrastructure and post-harvest management

Central Sector Scheme (CS)

The entirety of the unit cost or project for the CS component is covered by the Central Government, with 100% funding provided. In cases where the entities of the Central Government, including the National Fisheries Development Board, undertake direct beneficiary-oriented activities, the central assistance is as follows:

• General category – up to 40% of the unit or project cost
• SC, ST, or women category – up to 60% of the unit or project cost

Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)

The project or unit cost of the CSS component and its sub-components, implemented by the States/UTs for non-beneficiary-oriented activities, is shared between the Centre and State according to the following structure:

• North-Eastern and Himalayan states – 90% central share and 10% state share
• Other states – 60% central share and 40% state share
• Union Territories – 100% central share

For beneficiary-oriented activities carried out by the States/UTs, the government financial assistance is capped as follows:

• General category – limited to 40% of the project or unit cost
• SC, ST, or Women category – limited to 60% of the project or unit cost

The financial assistance for beneficiary-oriented activities is shared between the Centre and State/UTs in the following proportion:

• North-Eastern and Himalayan states – 90% central share and 10% state share
• Other states – 60% central share and 40% state share
• Union Territories – 100% central share

PMMSY Implementing Agencies

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is handled by various implementing agencies including:

• Central Government and its entities, including the National Fisheries Development Board
• State/UT Governments and their entities
• State Fisheries Development Boards
• Other implementing agencies notified by the Department of Fisheries

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, being implemented from 2020 to 2025, is still in its early stages. Numerous projects have been undertaken by the central and state governments under this initiative. By 2025, it is poised to have a positive impact on the fisheries sector by providing substantial opportunities for beneficiaries.