Lok Sabha Question No. 437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-20
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Assam
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.437 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH JULY, 2021

## Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Assam

## 437. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will  the  Minister  of  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)  the features of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya SampadaYojana (PMMSY);
- (b) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized under this yojana within the State of Assam so far;
- (c)  the details of the target and achievements made so far along with its response; and
- (d)  whether it has proved to be a boon for the fishermen within the country including the State of Assam?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a):  The  Department  of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying  is implementing  a flagship scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an estimated investment of Rs 20050 crore  for  a  period  of  5  years from  FY  2020-21  to  FY  2024-25  in  all  States/Union  Territories  for sustainable and responsible  development of fisheries and aquaculture sector in the country.  The PMMSY is implemented as an umbrella scheme with two components namely (a) Central Sector Scheme (CS) Component and (b) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) Component. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) Component is further  segregated  into  Non-beneficiary  oriented  and  beneficiary  orientated  sub-components/activities  under three broad heads such as (a) Enhancement of Production and Productivity, (b) Infrastructure and Post-harvest Management and (c) Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework.

PMMSY envisages to address the critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, fisheries export competitiveness, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework.

(b)  to  (d):  During  the  financial  year  2020-21,  the  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal Husbandry and Dairying had accorded approval to the fisheries development proposal of Government of Assam at total cost of Rs. 110.22 crore under the PMMSY.  Out of the Central financial liability of Rs.51.14 crore, an amount of Rs. 26.77 crore has been released to the Government of Assam for implementation of the approved proposal. The Government of Assam so far has utilized central funds of Rs. 10 crore for implementation of the approved fisheries development project in the State.

The PMMSY aims to create multifarious benefits to fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders for harnessing of fisheries potential in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner, enhancing of fish production and productivity, expansion, intensification, diversification, productive utilization of land and water, modernizing and strengthening of fisheries value chain, post-harvest  management, doubling fishers and fish farmers  incomes,  generation  of  employment  opportunities,  social,  physical  and  economic  security  thereby improving social economic status of fishers, fish farmers and other stake holder in the country.

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