Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

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Why in News?

Recently, the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying inaugurated projects under PMMSY in Aizawl, Mizoram.

Aim – To achieve Blue Revolution through sustainable development of fisheries, enhance production, modernize infrastructure, strengthen value chains, and improve farmers’ welfare.
Type – Central sector scheme.
Launched in – 2020.
Duration – 5 years (2020-2025).
Sub scheme – Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMMKSSY) is under the PMMSY.
Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D).
Implementing Agencies – State/UT Fisheries Departments along with National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).
It is implemented in all the States and Union Territories.
Eligibility – Fishers, fish farmers, cooperatives, FFPOs, SHGs, entrepreneurs, private partners.
Coverage – Pan‑India, including inland, marine, and aquaculture sectors.

Objectives

Deep‑Sea Fishing Support – Financial aid for acquiring and upgrading vessels to meet export standards.
Governance & Coordination – Whole of Government approach with Joint Working Group (JWG) between Ministry of Cooperation and Department of Fisheries.
Cooperatives & FFPOs – Strengthening fishery cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs).
Livelihood & Welfare – Provision of boats, nets, communication devices, sea‑safety kits, and insurance.
Training, skill development, and promotion of alternative livelihoods (seaweed, bivalve culture).

Key Features

Infrastructure – Harbours, landing centres, cold storage, processing units.
Technology Adoption – Modern aquaculture, disease management, digital platforms.
Livelihood Support – Insurance, welfare schemes, Kisan Credit Card for fisheries (KCC).
Export Promotion – Branding, certification, and global market linkages.
Income & Employment – Double fishermen incomes and generate jobs.
Infrastructure & Value Chain – Development of harbours, landing centres, cold‑chain, and processing units.
Support for marketing facilities and export promotion through branding and certification.
Economic Contribution – Boost share in Agricultural GVA and exports.
Social Security – Ensure welfare and safety of fishers.

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