Lok Sabha Question No. 2427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY)
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Pritam Gopinath Munde, Rahul Ramesh Shewale, Girish Bhalchandra Bapat

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2427 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  AUGUST, 2021

## Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY)

## 2427.   DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE: SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE: SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government had launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to boost production and exports in the fisheries sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the investment proposed for sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country;
- (d) whether the aforesaid scheme is being implemented in the State of Maharashtra;
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the funds provided to the State of Maharashtra since its implementation;
- (f) the  number  of  farmers/families  benefited  from  the  fisheries  schemes  in  the  State  of Maharashtra during the last three years and current year; and
- (g) the extent to which it helped to boost the income of the farmers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## ( SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  to  (c):    Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  of  India  during  2020-21,  as  a  part  of  Atma  Nirbhar Bharat  Package  has  launched  a  flagship  scheme  'Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana (PMMSY)-  A  scheme  to  bring  about  Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and  responsible development of fisheries sector in India' with highest ever investment of Rs. 20050 crore in the  fisheries  sector  for  its  implementation  for  a  period  of  five  years  with  effect  from  the financial  year  2020-21  to  2024-25  in  all  States/Union  Territories(UTs).  PMMSY  intends  to address critical gaps in fish production, productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernisation and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries  management  framework  and  fishers'  welfare.  PMMSY eventually aims to enhance fish production and productivity, export, generating employment opportunities, reduction of post-harvest losses and enhancing domestic fish consumption.

(d)  and  (e):    Yes,  Sir.  The  PMMSY  is  also  implemented  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra.  The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, during 202021,  under  the  PMMSY  has  accorded  approval  to  the  fisheries  development  proposal  of Government of Maharashtra at a total cost  of  Rs.  174.83  crore  with  the  central  share  of  Rs 60.63  crore  and  first  instilment  of  Central  share  of  Rs.30.32  crore  released  to  the  State Government for implementation of the proposal in the State.

(f) and (g) :   It is estimated that the approved fisheries development proposal of Government of  Maharashtra  under  PMMSY  during  2020-21  benefits  to  about  13906  beneficiaries  in  the State. Besides, during the past three years, National Fisheries Development Board(NFDB) has also  funded  for  (i)  pisciculture  covering  an  area  of  12.48  ha  in  two  Aspirational  Districts namely Chandrapur and Gadchiroli benefiting about 300 fish farmers and (ii) installation of 130  brakishwater  cages    in  Sindhurg  District  supporting  a  total  of  130  fish  farmers.  The activities supported under the PMMSY and by NFDB inter-alia aim towards enhancement of income of fishers and fish farmers in the State.

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