GovernmentCentral (Department of Fisheries) Verified 2026-07-05

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

Government financial assistance (Centre + State combined) up to 40% of project/unit cost for General category and 60% for SC/ST/Women, for beneficiary-oriented fisheries, aquaculture and fish-processing enterprise activities.

Eligibility

  • Individuals and groups engaged in fishing, aquaculture or fish processing
  • Fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, FFPOs, entrepreneurs, cooperatives and SHGs
  • North-Eastern & Himalayan states have 90% central / 10% state funding share

How to apply

Beneficiaries submit a Detailed Project Report to the District Fisheries Officer of their State/UT; proposals approved as per PMMSY operational guidelines and central/state share released.

Required documents

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • Aadhaar/KYC
  • Bank account details
  • Land/water body lease documents

Official sources

Verification notes

Verified on dof.gov.in and nfdb.gov.in. 40% (General) / 60% (SC/ST/Women) subsidy confirmed. maxValueInINR omitted (varies by activity). [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]